Safer Recruitment in Schools

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About this episode:

Explore why safer recruitment is a vital part of safeguarding in schools. This episode breaks down how to embed safeguarding at every stage—from adverts and interviews to checks, references and induction—highlighting key responsibilities under KCSIE 2025 and how schools can build a culture where protecting children is everyone’s responsibility.

Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Publish date: 12 Oct 2025

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