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DBS (criminal record checks)
The Safeguarding in Employment Team at Buckinghamshire Council (BC) is tasked with implementing and applying the latest government legislation, reviewing guidance, and offering advice and support in all areas of safer employment practices, including the processing of DBS Checks. Explore these pages to learn about DBS checks for employees, volunteers, and contractors in schools, as well as additional safer recruitment vetting checks. Safeguarding concerns or allegations of a child protection na…
DBS and safeguarding
The Safeguarding in Employment Team at Buckinghamshire Council (BC) is tasked with implementing and applying the latest government legislation, reviewing guidance, and offering advice and support in all areas of safer employment practices, including the processing of DBS Checks. Explore these pages to learn about DBS checks for employees, volunteers, and contractors in schools, as well as additional safer recruitment vetting checks. Safeguarding concerns or allegations of a child protection na…
DBS checks for contractors in schools
Schools should ensure that any contractor, or any employee of the contractor, who is to work at the school, has been subject to the appropriate level of DBS Check (where that is necessary or appropriate) and that adequate supervision is in place whilst on the premises. Contractors engaging in regulated activity will require an enhanced DBS Check (including a Children’s Barred List Check). For all other contractors who are not engaging in regulated activity, but whose work provides them with an…
DBS checks for trainee or student teachers
Where trainee teachers are fee-funded it is the responsibility of an “Initial Teacher Training” (ITT) provider to carry out the necessary vetting checks, including an Enhanced DBS Check with Children’s Barred List. A provider such as an ITT should confirm in writing to schools that a non-salaried trainee’s Enhanced DBS Check (including a check of the Children’s Barred List) and all other relevant vetting checks have been completed and that the individual has been judged by the provider to be s…
DBS checks for volunteers in schools
The Disclosure and Barring Service defines a volunteer is a person who performs an activity which involves spending time, unpaid (except for travel and other approved out-of-pocket expenses), undertaking a role which aims to benefit a school. Volunteers in schools, for example, in ‘specified places’, who are supervised at a reasonable level do not require a DBS Check. Volunteers in schools who are unsupervised will require a DBS Check with Barred List Check as they are regarded as being in 're…
DBS checks for work experience placements
Work experience can be defined as short-term (less than 15 working days) experience of employment in the workplace and is usually unpaid -although reasonable expenses may be paid. The purpose of work experience is to gain first-hand knowledge and practice of a working environment and can be particularly useful for young (although not exclusively so) people. A DBS check is only required for someone undertaking work experience if: they are aged 16 or over a placement will involve regular contact…
Designated Teacher Training
This training will give new Designated Teachers an overview of their role and responsibilities. Outcomes: Understand your statutory duties and corporate parent responsibilities. Recognise the features of an effective, high quality PEP meeting. Understand how to access the ePEP and use it as a live document to record progress and interventions. Consider how to use the Pupil Premium Grant effectively for maximum impact. Speaker: Emma Owen (Virtual School Head Teacher) Who should book on: Designa…
Development Governor
As well as governing board training and development , another important part of the role is the induction of any new governors Useful websites Bucks Association of School Governors National Governors’ Association The Department for Education (DfE) OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education) ofsted.gov.uk and Parent view parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/ EFA (Education Funding Agency)
Driving licence requirements
The following information is for managers; staff and others involved in the operation of vehicles used for council business, and will assist managers to recruiting for posts likely to include driving duties. Reference should be made to the Council's document " Regulations for the Use of Vehicles ". Regulations for the use of vehicles Driving license UK drivers who passed their ordinary car driving test before 1 January 1997 will normally have been issued an old style UK Driving License showing…