Learning Outcomes

What is Safer Recruitment?

Safe Recruiting Policies and Procedures

Vetting Possible Candidates

Induction and Training of New Staff

Legislation and Guidelines

Lesson Summary

In this module, we will learn what safer recruitment is and why it is necessary. We will explore how you can implement policies and procedures for safer recruitment. Then we will explore some important topics, such as safer volunteer recruitment practises, including induction and training programmes.

Course assessment

In this free online course, learn how to implement safer recruitment policies and procedures in your company.

Safer Recruitment

This course will teach you the importance of safe recruitment for people who want to work with vulnerable children and adults. It will help you recognise the risks to vulnerable groups when the wrong people are hired or allowed to work as volunteers. You will become familiar with the procedures and protocols needed to ensure that mistakes are not made when hiring people for regulated activities who work directly with children or adults.

Starting with Midday Supervision

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Procedures for Safety and Emergencies

Positive Behaviour Encouragement

Methods of Reward and Conflict Resolution

This module covers the basics to get you started as a midday supervisor. You will learn the essential duties and skills to do the job competently. You'll learn guidelines to ensure children are safe and protected. Also, you'll know what to do in case of crises. Lastly, you'll explore how to encourage good behaviour and peaceful conflict resolution.

Managing Difficult Behaviour

Handling Disruptive Attitudes

Creating a Fun Environment

Making an Interesting Environment

Supporting Special Educational Needs

This module covers two vital areas of midday supervisory, effectively handling the student's behaviour and providing practical advice for ensuring an engaging and fun environment for the children. You'll learn to manage disruptive attitudes strategically. And you'll understand the value of social inclusion to help SEND students integrate at school.

Supervising School Children at Lunchtime - Course Assessment

Learn how to make lunchtime productive, safe and fun for school children in this free online midday supervisor course.

Supervising School Children at Lunchtime

Would you like to help children develop and learn as a lunchtime supervisor? This rewarding field offers job stability and room for personal growth. This midday supervisor training course provides disciplinary and behavioural management strategies required to safeguard children, create a harmonious learning environment and encourage the development of social skills. We also explain how to promote inclusivity and help children with special needs.

Introduction to ISO 39001

Legal and Regulatory Context

Stakeholder Identification

Risk Assessment Basics

Policy and Objectives

Planning and Procedures

Implementation and Operation

Monitoring and Review

ISO 39001 - Road Traffic Safety Management Systems (RTSMS) - Assessment

Learn the ISO 39001 essentials for road traffic safety, compliance and system implementation in this free online course.

ISO 39001 - Road Traffic Safety Management Systems (RTSMS)

Gain foundational knowledge in road traffic safety management with this course, designed to support effective, sustainable road safety practices. Study key terms, laws, and stakeholder roles while you explore traffic risk identification, policy creation, planning, and emergency response. You will learn how to implement safety systems, assign responsibilities, and track performance, followed by methods for conducting audits and analysing data.

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