Our Vetting & Safeguarding Process

At Creative Teachers, ensuring the safety and welfare of students is paramount. We are uncompromising in our approach to vetting and safeguarding, rooted in our adherence to the Department for Education's (DfE) statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". When you partner with us, you can trust that every educator or support staff member we provide has undergone a meticulous screening process designed to ascertain not just qualifications, but suitability and integrity as well.

Face-to-face Interviews:

We initiate our vetting procedure with personal interviews, conducted by our experienced consultants. This step is crucial as it allows us to assess a candidate's communication skills, professionalism, and ethical values, ensuring they align with the ethos and expectations of your school.

DBS Update Service Check:

All our staff are required to be registered with the DBS Update Service, which provides real-time updates on any changes to their criminal record. This continuous check guarantees we're always informed of the current status of our staff's criminal history, providing an additional layer of security.

Barred List Check:

We perform a thorough barred list check to ensure that no individual who has been prohibited from teaching or working with children is ever placed in a school. This is an integral safeguarding measure that protects students from potentially harmful individuals.

Qualifications Check:

Authenticating the qualifications of our candidates is a non-negotiable standard. We verify that all educational and professional certifications are legitimate, confirming the candidate's capability to fulfil the demands of the role effectively.

Complete Referencing Checks:

We undertake comprehensive referencing checks, reaching out to previous employers and credible references to validate the candidate's work history and conduct. This helps us to confirm their reliability, punctuality, and effectiveness in past educational settings.

Suitability Check for Your School:

Recognizing that each school has its unique culture and requirements, we conduct suitability checks tailored to your specific needs. This includes evaluating the candidate's experience, teaching style, and ability to integrate into your school's environment, to ensure that the individual we send to your school will thrive and contribute positively.

By stringently applying these checks for every potential staff member, Creative Teachers provides schools with peace of mind, sustained by the knowledge that their students are in the care of thoroughly vetted, highly suitable professionals. Our commitment to these processes is unwavering, and we operate with utmost transparency to maintain and build your trust in our services. Your focus can remain on delivering high-quality education, while we handle the secure selection of your workforce.