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NSPCC EduCare child protection awareness programme

A five-module NSPCC EduCare distance learning programme for anyone involved in the recruitment of staff and volunteers who work or come into contact with children and young people.

Safer recruitment and selection is available in both paper-based and online formats and is delivered in five short modules with questionnaires to test understanding. On successful completion participants are awarded a personalised NSPCC certificate.

Module 1 - Preparing to recruit

Discover:

what the key processes of safer recruitment are
how to define an individual’s job role
what to include in an application pack
how to plan your selection process.

Module 2 - Selecting the right people

Learn about:

the key elements of a safer selection process
shortlisting and interviews
choosing the right selection tools for your needs
effective assessment criteria.

Module 3 - Vetting checks 1

Understand:

vetting checks and those which are applicable during recruiting
the importance of references
how to check qualifications and identity documents
the issues of self-disclosure.

Module 4 – Vetting checks 2

Examine:

the legal situation
key points of criminal record checks
how to deal with applications from overseas candidates.

Module 5 – Maintaining vigilance

Look at:

creating a culture of safety
implementing induction and probationary periods
using training appraisals and codes of conduct
supervising, management and whistle-blowing.