Download this comprehensive flowchart to determine clearly what sorts of DBS and barred list checks the volunteers and staff members at your school need. By Carolyn Eyre
Faced with dwindling staffing budgets, schools must think of alternative ways of building and retaining their senior leadership teams. Headteacher Paul K Ainsworth offers some suggestions
The government has set out how it will overhaul the CRB system, following the Court of Appeal ruling that CRB checks in their current format are unlawful. Dai Durbridge, education layer and safeguarding specialist, explains exactly what this means for you and outlines other crucial changes to the CRB process due over the next few months
Delegating responsibilities confidently means recruiting the right people for your team. From creating a person spec and ensuring the right type of experience, qualifications and personal qualities, to assessing candidates and asking the best questions at interview, Ruth Bradbury advises on how to get the recruitment process right
Performance-related pay for teachers will be introduced in September, with the outcomes of teachers’ appraisals being linked to their pay progression. Getting to Grips with... Performance-Related Payebook takes a practical look at what the introduction of performance-related pay will mean in your school.