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Case Study: Why Effective Safer Recruitment Practices are so Important

Posted on July 8, 2020 (April 13, 2023)

Time and time again, we hear about safeguarding failures which have led to the abuse of children. That’s why it’s vital that educational settings implement effective safeguarding and safer recruitment processes to address these issues and to protect the pupils in their care. Regrettably, abuse is often conducted by trusted individuals, who are usually in […]

What can the Trust Capacity Fund do for you?

Posted on June 30, 2020 (April 13, 2023)

Did you know that if you’re an Academy Trust, or considered a good or outstanding LA Maintained School with a growth vision, you may be eligible for additional funding through the Trust Capacity Fund? […]

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 Updates

Posted on June 25, 2020 (April 13, 2023)

Summary On 17 June 2020, the Department for Education published a draft version of the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2020 statutory guidance, which will come into force on 1 September 2020. Until this date, Schools should continue to have regard for the current guidance. Due to the recent impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, […]

What is Regulated Activity in Schools?

Posted on June 21, 2020 (May 23, 2023)

Regulated activity refers to roles within educational settings that provide access to children and vulnerable adults. That’s why it’s so essential that DBS checks underpin robust Safeguarding within Schools and Trusts. The level of checks that employees, or prospective employees, require depends on the nature of work and, more specifically, if the work is legally […]

Do schools have to pay employees for snow days?

Posted on June 21, 2020 (May 23, 2023)

For school leaders, snow brings with it many considerations, especially the safety of the site for pupils, parents, and employees. That’s why effective communication is crucial to ensure your school continues to run smoothly. […]

Do you have to pay for time off for training and study in schools?

Posted on June 21, 2020 (May 23, 2023)

Although we know that you are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of your employees, we understand that this will be subject to the needs of your school, as well as operational and budgetary considerations. […]

EPM Payroll & Pensions Bulletin – April 2020

Posted on April 8, 2020 (April 13, 2023)

There are several statutory and regulatory changes, which are being introduced from April 2020, that all Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts need to be aware of. Due to the current climate, some of these amendments relate specifically to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), whilst further sections cover Rates and Thresholds for Employers, as well as […]

Recruitment and Safeguarding documents

Posted on March 27, 2020 (April 13, 2023)

Recruiting the right employees is vital to the success of your School, pre-employment checks are also critical to ensure that prospective employees are appropriately cleared to perform their role and that pupils are not put in any danger. […]

Statutory and Best Practice Headings for your Single Central Record

Posted on February 27, 2020 (May 23, 2023)

Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts are required to maintain a single central record (SCR) of pre-appointment checks, which should be monitored and checked regularly. Due to the importance of the SCR, it is advisable for more than one person to have access to the system and be able to update the information. […]

Who is Responsible for the Single Central Record?

Posted on February 27, 2020 (May 23, 2023)

It is a statutory requirement for Schools and Colleges, including Academies, Free and Independent Schools, to keep a Single Central Record (also known as an SCR). In the Regulations, this is referred to as ‘The Register’. The SCR must cover the following people: all employees (including supply staff and teacher trainees on salaried routes who […]

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Case Study: Why Effective Safer Recruitment Practices are so Important

What can the Trust Capacity Fund do for you?

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 Updates

What is Regulated Activity in Schools?

Do schools have to pay employees for snow days?

Do you have to pay for time off for training and study in schools?

EPM Payroll & Pensions Bulletin – April 2020

Recruitment and Safeguarding documents

Statutory and Best Practice Headings for your Single Central Record

Who is Responsible for the Single Central Record?

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