Safer Recruitment

In line with the school’s Safeguarding policy the recruitment of all staff is subject to the Safeguarding.

Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, which came into effect in 2008. This introduced a new vetting and barring scheme for all those working with children and young people.

This means that the following pre-appointment checks will be carried out on all staff working in the school:

• References
• Identity
• UK residence or permission to work in the UK
• DBS (formerly CRB) enhanced disclosure
• List 99 check
• Overseas criminal record check (where necessary)
• Medical fitness
• Qualifications
• Professional Status