why do you need us?

School leadership face numerous challenges, including changes in legislation and the ongoing demands of managing HR, payroll, disciplinaries, and policies. These responsibilities often leave little time for a thorough audit of the Single Central Record (SCR), posing significant risks to both pupils and staff. HR professionals may be unfamiliar with Safer Recruitment, and school management can be overwhelmed by disciplinary investigations or Subject Access Requests, pushing SCR audits to the bottom of their priority list. This neglect can lead to harm to pupils, staff, and the school's reputation, potentially affecting pupil admissions.

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The ISI Inspection Framework emphasises the importance of managing risk appropriately. Section 1 on Leadership and Management, and Governance, specifically paragraphs 45 and 46, highlights the need for leadership to safeguard pupils by identifying and mitigating risks. The ISI expects schools to demonstrate ongoing risk management through regular internal and external audits.

 

Given the pressures on governors and school management, Collaborate Now offer specialised support for regular SCR audits, to ensure compliance and protect your school community.