Safeguarding
Keeping Schools and Learners Safe!
Commitment to Safeguarding
At Acacia Personnel, safeguarding the well-being of children and young people is at the core of everything we do. We understand the responsibility that comes with placing educational professionals in schools, and we are committed to ensuring that every candidate meets the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and integrity.
From the moment you engage with Acacia Personnel, you can trust that we are dedicated to providing a safe and secure recruitment process for both schools and candidates. Our unwavering commitment to safeguarding ensures the protection of all students, and we work diligently to uphold this promise every day.
Our Safeguarding Policy
We are proud to uphold the highest standards in safeguarding, following all statutory guidelines set out in the UK’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (KCSIE) framework. At Acacia Personnel, safeguarding is not just a policy—it’s our practice.
Key elements of our safeguarding policy include:
- Thorough Candidate Vetting: All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, and qualification reviews.
- Ongoing Safeguarding Training: Both our staff and candidates receive regular training to ensure they are up-to-date with safeguarding procedures.
- Safeguarding Monitoring: We consistently monitor our placements to guarantee adherence to safeguarding standards.
Our policy is reviewed regularly to ensure that we stay ahead of safeguarding regulations and maintain the trust schools place in us.
Safer Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process is designed to be thorough, efficient, and fully compliant with safeguarding standards. This ensures that only candidates who meet the highest standards are placed in schools.
Here’s how we make sure our process is safe:
- Enhanced DBS Checks: Every candidate undergoes an enhanced DBS check to ensure they are eligible to work with children and vulnerable learners.
- Comprehensive Reference Checks: We require detailed professional references from past employers, ensuring authenticity and trustworthiness.
- Qualification Verification: We rigorously verify the professional qualifications and experience of all candidates before placement.
- Face-to-Face Interviews: Every candidate meets with our consultants to discuss safeguarding, ensuring their understanding and commitment to child safety.
By following this strict process, we ensure that our schools receive not just the best educators, but also the safest professionals for their students.
Ongoing Safeguarding Support
At Acacia Personnel, safeguarding doesn’t stop at recruitment. We offer continuous support to our schools and candidates throughout their placement.
This includes:
- Safeguarding Resources: All of our candidates have access to the latest safeguarding resources and best practices to help them maintain safe environments.
- Regular Check-ins: Our team regularly checks in with schools and placed staff to ensure all safeguarding protocols are being followed.
- Rapid Response: If any safeguarding concerns are raised, we act swiftly and responsibly to investigate and address the issue.
With Acacia Personnel, you can be confident that safeguarding remains a priority at every stage of the recruitment process.
Safeguarding Training for All Candidates
To further reinforce our commitment, all candidates placed by Acacia Personnel undergo thorough safeguarding training. This equips them with the skills and knowledge to identify risks and act appropriately to protect students.
Our safeguarding training covers:
- Recognising signs of abuse and neglect
- Understanding UK safeguarding legislation
- Reporting safeguarding concerns swiftly and responsibly
- Maintaining safe and inclusive learning environments
We believe safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we empower our candidates to take an active role in protecting the students they work with.
Meet Our Safeguarding Lead
Our Safeguarding Lead, Clara Wilson, oversees all safeguarding matters within Acacia Personnel. With years of experience in education recruitment and safeguarding, Clara is available to address any concerns, questions, or issues that may arise.
- Safeguarding Lead: Clara Wilson
- Phone: [Phone Number]
- Email: [Email Address]
Safeguarding FAQs
We understand that safeguarding is a complex and crucial area. Below are some frequently asked questions to clarify our approach:
- What is an enhanced DBS check?
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is a criminal record check required for individuals working with children or vulnerable groups. - How do you ensure the safeguarding of candidates in schools?
We carry out extensive background checks, provide safeguarding training, and maintain ongoing contact with schools and staff to ensure compliance. - What happens if a safeguarding concern is raised?
If a concern arises, our Safeguarding Lead takes immediate action to investigate and resolve the issue. We work closely with schools to ensure the safety of all parties. - How often are your safeguarding policies reviewed?
Our safeguarding policies are reviewed annually, or more frequently if there are changes to UK safeguarding regulations.
Commitment to Safety
Your trust in Acacia Personnel means everything to us, and we will continue to lead the way in safeguarding standards across education recruitment. Every placement we make is a testament to our commitment to safety, professionalism, and the well-being of students across England and Wales.