Safer Employment

Safer Working Practice:

The information and documents below relate to Safer Working Practice in Buckinghamshire.

BSCB Multi Agency Procedures:

Managing Allegations against Staff and Volunteers Working with Children and Young People

'Supporting Staff and Volunteers' - A guide for Staff and Volunteers facing an allegation of abuse:

This leaflet provides information regarding the process following an allegation. It explains the protocol which will be followed, as well as informing the staff member of the possible outcomes and who they can contact for advice. The leaflet is available to download by clicking on the link in the left hand downloads menu.

AMA Safe Working Practice Guidance:

Guidance for Safe Working Practice for adults who work with children and young people

Additional Information:

General considerations

Initial actions

Strategy discussions - a guide for employers

Disciplinary/suitability process

Suspension

Roles and responsibilities

Safer Recruitment

The information and documents below relate to Safer Recruitment in Buckinghamshire

BSCB Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Toolkit:

The Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Toolkit (developed by the Children's Workforce Development Council) has been adapted by the BSCB for use within Buckinghamshire.

The toolkit has been endorsed by the BSCB and supersedes the previously produced 'Safer Recruitment - Minimum Standards Procedures'.

To view the toolkit (complete with example documents), please click on the link in the left hand menu.

Additional Information:

Criminal records bureau website

Quick reference guidance to Safer Recruitment

Self Audit Template for Minimum Safer Recruitment Procedures

Guidance for safe working practice for the protection of children and staff in education settings

Additional Safer Recruitment Good Practice Guidance can be found by clicking on the Protocol & Practice Guidance box in the left hand menu.

Additional Information Sheets:

Education and Inspections Act 2006 - Discipline and Behaviour in Schools

Grooming and Abuse of Trust

Mental Capacity Act 2005

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