Schools and colleges must keep a Single Central Record (SCR) in line with statutory guidance and associated legislation. The single central record is a record of the pre-employment checks undertaken. This course covers:
- Introduction and purpose
- Legislation and regulation
- Format of the SCR
- Who should appear in the SCR
- What information should be recorded on the SCR
- Annual declarations
- Safer recruitment
- The SCR and the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework
- Preparing for an OFSTED inspection
The course ensures that the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance is followed.
Suitable for all phases:
- Maintained schools
- Academies and Free Schools
- FE colleges
- Specialist provision
- PRUs
- Independent schools and colleges
Course audience:
- Senior leaders
- School Business Managers
- Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)
- Senior Admin Officers
- Bursars
