Safer recruitment and safeguarding
At Education World, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults across the education settings we support. Safer recruitment, candidate vetting and compliance form a fundamental part of our recruitment process, helping schools have confidence in the people we place.
High Standards, Zero Compromise
We take safeguarding seriously and maintain robust standards across safer recruitment, compliance and professional conduct.
Our procedures are regularly reviewed against current legislation, the REC Code of Professional Practice and the current Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
From candidate vetting and professional checks to ongoing staff training, our aim is to maintain a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
REC Audited Education
Education World holds REC Audited Education status, the REC's gold standard for education recruitment.
The independent audit reviews recruitment documentation, processes and systems, providing schools with additional assurance that recognised standards and best practice are built into the way we recruit.
Holding REC Audited Education Status shows:
Independent scrutiny of our recruitment and compliance processes
Robust and consistent candidate vetting
Procedures reviewed against recognised education recruitment standards
Additional assurance for schools and candidates
Whether you’re a school leader looking for trusted staff or a candidate seeking a safe, supportive environment to work in, you can be confident that safeguarding is never an afterthought with Education World, it’s our top priority!
Recruitment, Selection and Vetting Checks
Employment history and CV review
Candidate employment and career history is reviewed, with relevant gaps, inconsistencies or areas requiring clarification identified as part of the safer recruitment process.
Candidate interviews
Every candidate is personally interviewed and assessed by our recruitment team, either in person or remotely via video call.
Right to Work Checks
We verify appropriate evidence of each candidate's legal right to work in the UK.
Identity Verification
Candidate identity is verified using appropriate official identification and supporting documentation.
Address Verification
Current address details are checked using appropriate supporting documentation.
References
Our standard vetting process includes obtaining and reviewing appropriate professional references, including coverage of the candidate's previous two years of employment history.
DBS & Update Service Checks
Enhanced DBS checks with Children’s Barred List checks. are completed for all candidates. DBS Update Service status checks are also carried out regularly on all candidates.
Overseas criminal record checks
Additional overseas criminal record or equivalent checks are carried out where required for candidates who have lived or worked outside the UK for at least 6 months within the last 5 years, in line with our vetting policy and applicable safeguarding guidance.
Online & Social Media Checks
Publicly available online information is reviewed as part of safer recruitment due diligence, with any relevant information considered appropriately and in line with our recruitment and data protection procedures.
TRA & Prohibition Checks
Relevant teacher prohibition, restriction and professional-status checks are completed for all candidates.
Disqualification by Association checks
Appropriate childcare disqualification checks are carried out where required for relevant Early Years and childcare roles.
Qualification and professional checks
Relevant academic, professional and role-specific qualifications are verified where required.. Including checks for up to date safeguarding and allergy awareness certifications.
What this means for your school
Full Recruitment, Selection and Vetting Policy available on request.