Employing the right people | Workers who are not a risk to children

Employing the right people: Safer recruiting; CRB check; Vetting and barring scheme; Disciplinary procedures; Induction and probationary periods; Training and development

If your organisation has contact with children and young people, then make sure that the people you recruit are suitable to work with children.

A checklist to recruit people appropriate to work with children

How to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check

Information on the new scheme for those working with children

Know how to induct new members of staff into your organisation

Disciplinary procedures
Know how to raise a concern about a colleague or put a procedure in place

Training and development
Useful links to training and development courses in safeguarding and child protection

NSPCC training
Learn about their full range of courses for anyone working with children, young people and families

Free EduCare child protection awareness programmes
Check out our range of specially selected interactive, distance learning programmes for everyone

Volunteering England Good Practice Bank
Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Clients

National Fieldforce of Allegations Management Advisers
documents on safer recruitment for adults working with children

Are you concerned about a child?: NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000; Report online child abuse