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  • DBS checks: summary of requirements Recommended - Download our summary table to quickly identify who needs which type of DBS check. Use our template risk assessment to decide whether to accept an existing DBS certificate, and find guidance on staff starting before their check comes through.
  • DBS checks: renewals DBS checks don't routinely need to be renewed. Find out when you should ask staff and volunteers to have a new check.
  • Ofsted inspectors: ID and DBS checks When the Ofsted inspection team arrive, you need to check their identification but not their DBS information. Read our article to find out more.
  • DBS checks: contractors Get to grips with when contractors need a DBS check and whether you're responsible for doing the check. Download our template letter of assurance to make sure external employers have carried out the right check.
  • DBS checks: work experience students Understand when work experience students will require a DBS check, the level of check needed and who is responsible for carrying out the checks.
  • DBS checks: work experience providers The requirements for carrying out DBS checks on individuals supervising work experience depend on whether pupils are over or under 16. Read our summary to get to grips with these requirements.
  • How to manage a criminal records disclosure Learn how to handle disclosures of criminal records information on a self-disclosure form or DBS check. Use our templates to help you discuss the issue with the candidate and assess their suitability for the role.
  • Recruitment checks: cheat sheet Do you know your DBS check from your section 128? Barred list check from prohibition from teaching? Learn the difference between the key recruitment checks, why they're important and how to do them. Download our cheat sheet for a handy reference.
  • Checks for agency staff Understand which checks you must carry out on agency staff such as supply teachers. Find out whether you need to get DBS certificates and what to record on the SCR, and download a template form to record written confirmation of checks.
  • Regulated activity in schools Schools must make sure that individuals in regulated activity are not barred from working with children, by carrying out a barred list check through the DBS. Read about what counts as regulated activity in a school, and what the exceptions are.
  • School lettings: safeguarding Find out who's responsible for making sure safeguarding arrangements are in place when letting school premises to third parties, including PTAs. Be clear on where you stand with DBS checks, the Prevent duty, setting safeguarding expectations and handling any allegations.
  • Policy for employing people with convictions: examples and guidance Stay compliant when writing your policy statement for employing 'ex-offenders'. See a sample policy from the DBS and examples from other schools.
  • DBS checks: volunteers You should carry out a risk assessment and use your professional judgement to determine what checks are needed for volunteers. Use our template to save you time creating your own.
  • DBS and other required checks for governors and trustees Find out what checks are required for governors, members and trustees, so you can make sure your school is compliant with the latest statutory safeguarding guidance.
  • Recruiting school staff: template application form Adapt our template job application form for all your teaching and support staff roles. Find out when you can ask about criminal records and be clear on your requirements when recruiting staff who are from, or have lived or worked, outside the UK.
  • Single central record: monitoring Use our checklist to save you time when monitoring your school's single central record (SCR).
  • Staff medical appointments during school hours Staff are entitled to paid time off for certain medical appointments. Get clear on the rules and see advice from Acas and the ASCL.
  • Single central record: requirements and template Save time and stay compliant by using our single central record (SCR) template. Find a summary of what must be recorded and which staff the document must cover, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
  • Managing contractors for premises work: health and safety guidance Familiarise yourself with health and safety guidance on using contractors for premises works, and find a checklist from the Health and Safety Executive to help you keep track.
  • Recording safeguarding information: guidance and templates Understand what safeguarding information you need to record. Use our templates to keep an up-to-date record of all safeguarding concerns raised, including child protection and general safeguarding concerns, and allegations involving staff.