Recruiting Safely. Protecting Futures

At Inspired 360 Alternative Provision, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment is a fundamental part of this commitment and plays a vital role in ensuring that all staff, volunteers, contractors, and associates who work with our learners are suitable, qualified, and share our values of safety, professionalism, and child-centred practice.

We maintain robust recruitment and selection procedures designed to deter, identify, and prevent unsuitable individuals from working with children and young people. Our recruitment processes are thorough, transparent, and aligned with current safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice requirements.

Every applicant undergoes a comprehensive recruitment process that includes rigorous screening, verification of qualifications and employment history, professional references, identity checks, enhanced DBS clearance, and safeguarding suitability assessments. We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding considerations are embedded throughout every stage of recruitment and selection.

Our safer recruitment approach extends beyond appointment. All staff receive safeguarding induction, ongoing training, supervision, and continuous professional development to ensure they remain vigilant, knowledgeable, and equipped to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities effectively.

• Detailed application and screening procedures 
• Verification of identity and right to work 
• Employment history and qualification checks 
• Professional reference verification 
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks 
• Safeguarding-focused interview processes 
• Thorough risk assessment and suitability reviews 
• Comprehensive induction and probation procedures 

• Recruiting individuals who share our safeguarding values 
• Maintaining rigorous vetting and selection standards 
• Ensuring safeguarding is embedded throughout recruitment 
• Providing ongoing safeguarding training and development 
• Promoting a culture of vigilance, accountability, and professionalism 
• Creating safe environments where children and young people can thrive 

At Inspired 360 Alternative Provision, safer recruitment is more than a process —it is a commitment to protecting children, maintaining high professional standards, and ensuring that every young person is supported by trusted, skilled, and responsible individuals.