The Single Central Record
Last updated:It is a statutory requirement (KCSiE 2023, paragraphs 268 – 272) for all schools and academies to keep and maintain a SCR of recruitment and vetting checks for all staff (including relevant volunteers, supply teachers, agency and third-party staff and teacher trainees on salaried routes). Academies will also need to keep the same information for all members of the proprietor body.
A model ‘template’ SCR has been developed by the Safeguarding in Employment Team as guidance for schools indicating information which is mandatory for inclusion and information which is recommended for inclusion. Further information on the template headings is detailed below.
Please note that this template does not replace the format of the SIMS version.
Schools can formulate and devise their own SCR template format.