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Do volunteers in schools need a DBS check?

By Online SCR on May 22, 2019

Do you have volunteers helping at your educational establishment? It is vital that the correct level of DBS check is requested for those coming into contact with children, whether or not they are a volunteer. What level of DBS check do volunteers require? If the applicant has an opportunity for regular contact with children but […]

5 Essential checks to Perform Before Hiring a Teacher in the UK

By Online SCR on May 15, 2019

See below 5 essential checks you must perform before employing a new teacher. If you want your school to arm children with the skills they need to thrive later in life, you need to employ fully qualified, experienced and passionate teachers with the correct checks.. However, while checking for teacher’s credentials is crucial, there are […]

What is a Childrens’ Barred List Check?

By Online SCR on April 15, 2019

A Childrens’ Barred List check, previously known as a ‘List 99’ check, allows educational establishments to check whether an individual is barred from working with children. The Department for Educations’ “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance for schools and colleges includes the Childrens’ Barred List check as part of safe recruitment and pre-employment checks. Can […]

Online SCR Solution For Schools

By Online SCR on February 27, 2019

At Online SCR, we have developed a state of the art online portal where schools can keep all their employee records in one place. Our cloud-based system is fully compliant with Ofsted and ISI and all you need to do is register on our website, pay an annual fee and you are good to go. […]

OnlineSCR Making Schools Safer Places

By Online SCR on February 27, 2019

There should be no higher priority for any educational establishment than child safety. Whether this is making sure the corridors are clean and tidy, adequate supervision during activities or taking every possible measure to ensure the employees of the school and any sub-contractors are fully vetted before working with young or vulnerable people. Keeping the […]

Simplify Your Single Central Record

By Online SCR on February 27, 2019

If you run an institution with young people, such as a primary school or childcare centre, you must have a single central record and keep it up to date in order to comply with the law. The single central record contains information relating to your employees, their qualifications and criminal records, and members of any […]

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