Safer Recruitment in Education Training in Swindon
Gain the knowledge to recruit and select staff safely in an education setting, embedding safeguarding into every stage of hiring to help keep children protected.
About this course
Our Safer Recruitment in Education course gives your team the confidence and competence to respond when it matters. Delivered by experienced, friendly tutors, it blends practical, hands-on practice with clear guidance — so learners leave genuinely ready, not just certified. Training runs at your own premises anywhere across Swindon and Wiltshire, or at our dedicated training suite on Welton Road.
Who is it for?
Designed for headteachers, governors, school and college leaders, HR staff and anyone who sits on recruitment or interview panels in education. Aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements.
What the course covers
- Keeping Children Safe in Education recruitment duties
- Creating safeguarding-focused job adverts and person specifications
- Scrutinising application forms and identifying gaps
- Pre-employment checks, references and DBS verification
- Safe interviewing and values-based questioning
- Single central record requirements
- Deterring and identifying unsuitable applicants
What you’ll walk away with
- Run a compliant, safeguarding-led recruitment process
- Confidently spot risks in candidate histories
- Receive a certificate meeting KCSIE expectations
Delivery & group options
We run this course for whole teams, small groups and individuals. On-site delivery is ideal if you have several people to train — it’s cost-effective and works around your shifts. Prefer a smaller setting? Join a scheduled course at our Swindon centre. Every booking includes course materials and certification, with digital certificates issued promptly.
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Real reviews from people we’ve trained, on Google.
“Standard of training was top notch. Tom was very professional and his technique was a good tool to have.”
“Excellent facilities, air con, lunch and two very excellent instructors. Thanks Jason & Thomas.”
“Amazing and very supportive when I did my first aid at work course. Huge thank you to the team.”
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