NASS Safer Recruitment Training - 15/09/2010

NASS is offering a one-day Safer Recruitment course delivered in partnership with the Education Leeds Child Protection team on Wednesday 15th September 2010 at Jurys Inn, 245 Broad Street, Birmingham. Places are limited to 30 so please book early. The booking form is available to download here.

About the Presenter:

Carolyn is a highly experienced and skilled trainer in the field of child protection and safeguarding. She has already run a very successful training programme for Designated Teachers within our sector and will work closely with NASS to ensure that this course meets our needs.

Information on course content

Non-maintained and independent special schools should already be aware of the on-line Safer Recruitment training package commissioned by the DCSF, developed by NCSL and now available via the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) in response to recommendation 16 of the Bichard Inquiry report (published June 2004), which relates to training for Head teachers and school governors to ensure that interviews to appoint staff reflect the importance of safeguarding children. The guidance applies to independent, non-maintained and maintained schools.

The DCSF stated that every Head teacher and chair of governors must complete the training; furthermore, the School (Staffing) Regulations 2009 state that from 1st January 2010, every interview panel must include at least one person that has successfully completed this training. You may also be aware that OfSTED now look for evidence of safe recruitment practice during school inspections.

There will be an assessment of learning at the end of the event, and certificates will be issued to those who achieve the required pass-mark. Whilst this is a full day time commitment, it will allow you to discuss issues arising from the training with peers and an experienced trainer.