Finance and HR Our finance and HR training offer is designed to equip senior leaders, school business managers, finance officers, and administrative staff with the essential knowledge and skills to manage school budgets, risk assessment and safeguarding compliance effectively and in line with national procedures.
Compliance
Managing the Single Central Record
This CPD session supports school leaders and administrators to develop a clear understanding of the Single Central Record (SCR) and its role in safeguarding and compliance. The session explores the regulatory framework and best practice guidance that underpin the SCR, alongside practical approaches to ensuring records are accurate, complete and fit for purpose. Participants will: Understand statutory requirements for the Single Central Record Identify which staff and workers must be included in the SCR Apply best practice in formatting and maintaining clear, compliant records Carry out and record pre-employment checks for staff, volunteers, contractors and agency workers Review and strengthen existing SCR and recruitment processes
Who should attend? Senior Leaders, Business Managers
Details: 7 October 2026 / 9.30am - 12.30pm 21 January 2027 / 1.30pm - 4.30pm 29 April 2027 / 9.30am - 12.30pm
Safer Recruitment for Leaders
This CPD session supports school leaders to strengthen safer recruitment practices, ensuring robust systems are in place to deter and prevent the appointment of unsuitable individuals. The session explores key policies, procedures and safeguarding principles that underpin effective recruitment, alongside approaches that minimise risk and promote a culture of vigilance and accountability.
Participants will: Identify key safeguarding risks within recruitment processes Implement effective procedures to deter unsafe recruitment Apply policies that minimise opportunities for harm Ensure concerns are recognised and reported appropriately Review and strengthen existing recruitment practices
Who should attend? Senior Leaders, Business Managers
Details: 12 November 2026 / 9am - 4.30pm 4 February 2027 / 9am - 4.30pm 15 April / 9am - 4.30pm
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