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Safer Recruitment in Education Training
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Safer Recruitment Training Courses 2026/2027
Safer recruitment isn’t just about making the right recruitment decisions, it’s about embedding a culture of vigilance that protects children and young people throughout the entire employment lifecycle.
With our recent Safer Recruitment courses not only selling out, but also receiving amazing delegate feedback (see testimonials below), HR Connect are offering even more choice in how you access our Safer Recruitment training for the 26/27 academic year:
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Virtual training for minimal disruption
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Face‑to‑face sessions for those who prefer in‑person learning (Venue: KCS, Papyrus Way, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7FE)
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Full‑day courses for deep, uninterrupted focus
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Two half‑day sessions to fit around your school timetable
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Plus NEW Refresher Course - half day, virtual.
Whichever format you choose, all courses are designed specifically for the education sector, equipping Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Line Managers, School Business Managers, HR Professionals, Governors, Trustees and anyone in the education sector involved in the recruitment and selection of staff, with the tools, insights, and mindset to safeguard effectively, from recruitment to daily practice.
Ensuring legal compliance and adopting best practice is critical and that starts with making sure everyone who needs to be trained is trained and that their training is up to date. At HR Connect we recommend that training is undertaken every three years.
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Sarah Wyllie - Senior HR Consultant
With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Sarah brings a wealth of expertise, adaptability and a strategic people first approach to her role at HR Connect. Her career spans the private, public and education sectors equipping her with a broad understanding of workplace dynamics and the ability to navigate diverse organisational cultures with ease.
As HR Connect’s Lead Safer Recruitment specialist, Sarah is a fully accredited trainer by the Lucy Faithfull Foundation Consortium. She is deeply passionate about safeguarding and takes pride in championing safer recruitment practices that go far beyond compliance. For Sarah, safeguarding is not simply a stage in the recruitment process but is a continuous responsibility that spans the entire duration of employment. Sarah is particularly driven to equip school leaders, recruiting managers, governors and trustees with the confidence and knowledge they need to recruit safely and fairly and create ongoing cultures of vigilance and accountability in order to protect children and vulnerable individuals.
Sarah is deeply committed to helping education providers create safe, supportive environments where staff can thrive and pupils can succeed. Her work is driven by a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference, and she takes pride in helping schools build strong foundations for long term success.
Debbie Hough - HR Specialist
Debbie is a CIPD Level 7-qualified HR Specialist with over 20 years’ experience, primarily in the education sector. She specialises in safeguarding, employee relations, and HR policy, and serves as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the wider Commercial Services Group. As an accredited Safer Recruitment trainer, Debbie delivers training aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and works closely with LADOs and multi-agency partners to embed safeguarding into everyday HR practice.
