Safer Recruitment
Development of actionable processes around Safer Recruitment practices
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Safer Recruitment
Designed for HR and Senior Leaders.
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This comprehensive training ensures your recruitment process aligns with international best practices, embedding safeguarding into every stage—from the initial job advert through to onboarding new staff. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, reflective tasks, case studies, and learnings from serious case reviews, equipping them to identify and mitigate risks associated with recruitment in an international school setting.
Course Delivery:
Available onsite as full day training or as 6 - 7 hour hybrid course including:
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Pre-recorded Video Modules: Covering core concepts and theoretical knowledge, divided into manageable chunks, designed to fit around staff's busy schedules.
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Reflective Tasks: Designed to encourage participants to apply learning to their organisational context.
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Live Online Workshop (1 Hour): Interactive session to deepen understanding through case studies and practical discussions. Ideal group size: 12-14 participants.
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Case Studies: Practical examples and lessons from serious case reviews to highlight best practices and potential pitfalls.
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Safer Recruitment
Course Topics :
Context of International Schools Unique challenges and risks associated with international school settings. Understanding cultural diversity and its impact on safeguarding. Recognising Bias Identifying unconscious bias in recruitment decisions. Strategies to minimise bias to ensure fair and safe recruitment practices. Exploring CVs/Resumes Analysing application documents for red flags. Identifying inconsistencies and gaps in employment history. Interview Planning Structuring interviews to focus on safeguarding. Engaging multiple stakeholders in the interview process. Safeguarding Interview Questions Crafting and incorporating questions that assess candidates' understanding and commitment to safeguarding. Examples of effective safeguarding questions. Reference Checks Best practices for obtaining and verifying references. Identifying potential issues during reference checks. Understanding Grooming Recognising behaviours used by individuals to groom schools and students. Strategies to detect and prevent grooming. Onboarding Staff Designing onboarding programmes that reinforce safeguarding culture. Key safeguarding messages and expectations for new hires.
Learning Outcomes :
By the end of this course, participants will: Understand the context-specific challenges and risks faced by international schools in recruitment. Recognise and mitigate personal and organisational biases during the recruitment process. Analyse CVs and resumes critically, identifying potential concerns and inconsistencies. Develop and implement effective interview plans that prioritise safeguarding. Create and utilise safeguarding-focused interview questions to identify red flags. Conduct thorough reference checks and understand their critical role in safer recruitment. Recognise grooming behaviours and understand strategies to protect the organisation and students. Design onboarding processes that reinforce safeguarding policies and create a culture of safety.
Still not sure?
This Safer Recruitment course goes beyond basic compliance, equipping HR professionals and senior leaders with the tools and confidence to create a robust safeguarding culture within their schools. By addressing the specific challenges of international school environments, participants will leave with actionable strategies to protect students and the school community from potential risks.
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At Encompass all training is written based on the real experiences of international schools and a deep understanding of the difficulties and challenges that international schools face