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🎧 HR professionals, HR managers, line managers, Senior leaders, governors and trustees
📍 Online
Course outline:
This accredited training course is the widely accepted UK standard for safer recruitment recognised by the government. In line with statutory guidance, every recruitment panel involved in appointing individuals to work with children must include at least one member who has completed appropriate safer recruitment training.
Delivered by an approved Safer Recruitment Consortium trainer, this course reflects current legislation and best practice, drawing on updates to the national Guidance for Safer Working Practice to address evolving expectations around professional conduct.
Developed for the education sector by the Safer Recruitment Consortium, the programme has been expanded to cover all settings involving working with children.
Training topics will include:
Safer recruitment and the wider context of safeguarding
Prevalence of abuse and profile of abusers
How abusers operate within organisations
Features of a safer recruitment process
Planning a safer recruitment process
Making the right decisions: interview and selection
Setting acceptable standards of behaviour
Maintaining an ongoing culture of vigilance.
Learning outcomes:
CPD/Certification: All participants will receive an accredited SRC course completion certificate alongside participant guidance handbooks.
Claire is an experienced safeguarding professional with over 14 years of leadership in education, including a long-standing role as a headteacher. With a deep commitment to child protection and welfare, Claire has developed a wealth of expertise in safeguarding, risk assessment, and multi-agency collaboration.
In her previous Designated Safeguarding Lead role, Claire successfully led safeguarding teams, managed complex cases, and worked closely with families, including those considered “harder to reach.” With an ability to build trust through professionalism, compassion, and a solution-focused approach, Claire played a pivotal role in ensuring positive outcomes for children and families.
Passionate about ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, Claire continues to work collaboratively with education professionals, providing guidance, training, and practical solutions to create safer environments for children and young people.
Currently working as a safeguarding consultant, Claire delivers comprehensive DSL, governor, and whole-school training, and undertakes audits to ensure that safeguarding practices remain up to date and aligned with statutory guidance. With a strong background in case management and professional supervision, Claire supports school staff in developing emotional resilience and making informed decisions that prioritise child welfare. Experienced in risk management, handling allegations, and liaising with local safeguarding teams, Claire is adept at advising staff on challenging decisions to secure the best outcomes for children.
As a Diocesan Associate Adviser, Claire also provides coaching and support for headteachers, helping them navigate the complexities of school leadership, compliance, and SIAMS inspection preparation.
Away from work, Claire enjoys cooking, travelling and spending quality time with her family and friends. Two (very cute) dogs keep her active, as well as cycling locally with her husband.
Claire Weymouth
