Checks for new school staff, governors and trustees
Use our list of required checks for new staff, volunteers, governors and trustees to stay compliant with the latest statutory safeguarding guidance.
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Download our list of required recruitment checks
Use our list of pre-employment checks for staff and governors to indicate whether:
- Appropriate checks have been carried out
- Checks have been recorded on the single central record (where applicable)
- Copies of evidence of checks have been kept in the employee's personnel file
This list has been approved by Forbes Solicitors, and is based on the requirements outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education, The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, and statutory guidance from the DfE on Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.
Read further guidance in our articles on what to include on your single central record and what information to keep in staff personnel files.
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