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Single central record (SCR) for schools in England
Who must be on the single central record, which checks to record for each group, and what to keep on file under Keeping children safe in education.
Single central record: checks for schools in England
KCSIE 2026 requires schools in England to maintain a single central record of pre-appointment checks for all staff, including agency and supply workers.
Single Central Record Checklist, September 2026 edition (KCSIE 2026)
The Single Central Record Checklist, September 2026 edition (KCSIE 2026) sets out what the single central record must hold under Keeping Children Safe in…
Recruitment
School recruitment in England must meet the safer recruitment requirements in Keeping children safe in education 2026, in force from 1 September 2026, including pre-appointment checks, references and the single central record. This topic covers attracting candidates, role design, shortlisting, interviews and retention.
Recruitment Pack
The Recruitment Pack is a School Leader Interview Pack and Panel Training Guide in one digital download, for headteachers, trusts and governors appointing…
Safeguarding Pack
The Safeguarding Pack brings together everything a headteacher, DSL or safeguarding governor needs to review and evidence safeguarding arrangements under KCSIE…
School Business Manager Planner
Compare School Business Manager planner designs and formats.
DSL Interview Evaluation Template (2026)
The DSL Interview Evaluation Template (2026) is an evaluation template for appointing a designated safeguarding lead. A DSL appointment is a test of statutory…
New Staff Induction Checklist (KCSIE 2026)
A four-phase induction checklist that takes new staff, leaders and regular volunteers from pre-arrival checks to their three and six-month safeguarding…
Starting out in Headship: What you need to know, do and prepare for.
Starting out in Headship is a checklist for newly appointed headteachers and school leaders, covering relationships, safeguarding, finances and which jobs come…
Recruiting a Teacher for January: Safer Recruitment Timeline (KCSIE 2026)
A safer recruitment timeline for headteachers replacing a teacher who resigns at the 31 October deadline, written for KCSIE 2026. It sets out the steps from…
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