Safeguarding & Compliance

Safeguarding, Recruitment & Vetting Checks

By working with SSD, teachers, assistants and schools can be confident that they are in the safe hands of expert education staff, trained and experienced at putting the interests of children first. The team at SSD are passionate that supply teachers and assistants should make an important contribution to the smooth running of schools, raising standards and the safety of children in their care.

The safety and welfare of children is paramount at all times and it is our policy to ensure that all relevant pre-registration checks are carried out by staff that are trained in procedures and understand their responsibilities.

Vetting Checks

In line with the DfE statutory guidelines “Keeping Children Safe in Education (2020),” we thoroughly vet all of our supply teachers to ensure suitability. Checks are completed prior to the first placement of a teacher and are repeated at regular intervals. For 100% compliance, the following checks apply to all staff and are conducted prior to first placement:

DBS and Children’s Barred List Check (annually): (Previously List 99)

DBS Update Service Checked (annually)

Prohibition Check (annually)

Qualifications

DfE Teaching Regulation Agency Check (annually)

Staff Suitability Declaration (annually)

Identification

Proof of Address

Permission to Work in the UK

Face to Face Interview

Reference Checks

Safeguarding Training

Medical Check

Keeping Children Safe in Education (annually)