Vetting and Safeguarding
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TDF has strict recruitment vetting and safeguarding procedures which we apply to all our teachers and support staff before we send them to schools.
We will send you confirmation of our vetting and safeguarding procedures for each individual teacher or support staff before we send them to your school along with photo ID for added security. These security steps satisfy the OFSTED requirements for Safer Recruitment and Child Protection.
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Our Vetting Procedures
TDF is committed to child protection and safer recruitment in education and our standard vetting procedures and checks are carried out for all Teachers and School Support Staff.
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At least two people are involved in our recruitment process for each candidate. Evidence of all vetting and safeguarding checks are scanned and recorded on our database.
A face to face interview.
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Identification check – against a passport, national ID card or photo driving licence, and where necessary sight of marriage and divorce certificates.
Proof of National Insurance number.
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Date of birth check – against a passport, national ID card or photo driving licence.
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Proof of address – recent utility bills.
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Qualifications verification – sight of originals or verification with the issuing institution.
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Right to work – passports are checked for the right to work in the UK.
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CV check – CVs must be complete and any gaps must be accounted for.
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Criminal records check – all candidates must complete an Enhanced Disclosure.
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Barred List Search check – as part of the recruitment process and then annually.
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TRN Number and QTS/QTLS Date – for qualified teachers.
TDF requires documentary evidence of QTS and or QTLS where applicable.
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Medical fitness to teach – completed for all teachers and support staff.
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References – a minimum of two written References with completed Safeguarding Questionnaires, one from the last or most recent employer including at least one from an educational organisation. For NQTs this may be from a university and or teaching practice school.
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A Photo ID Security Vetting and Safeguarding email detailing the above is sent to all Schools before an Assignment for your Single Central Record.