Recruitment procedure

[nightingale1]

Hi all!

Just had my pre-Ofsted catch up with Pre-school Alliance and one of the few :1b things we picked up is us missing Recruitment procedure. Is there anyone who would not mind sharing their procedure with us,please?

Thank you!

[narnia]

'pre-Ofsted catch up with the Pre-School Alliance'..................what is that??

[nightingale1]

We went through a check list with all the requirements and possible things Ofsted inspector will ask for. Sorry for the wording :-)

[louby loo]

Could you be lacking Safer Recruitment training ? Has anyone completed this?

[nightingale1]

I think what they asked for was some kind of a form-procedure which says how we employ staff and what we do once they start with us e.g. induction, reference check etc, Somewhere we can just tick a box that things were done.

[narnia]

our inspector asked specifically about safer recruitment, so if I were you, I'd look for an online course

[FSFRebecca]

There are some useful documents in the resource library . I found this online recruitment course that might be of interest: NDNA course: Introduction to recruitment and selection

[Cait]

Thank you. That course looks perfect!

[lynned55]

I did an online one with PSLA. If you are a member it will be free

[Cait]

I have a job applicant who states that she classes herself as having a disability - bad back is listed as a reason she left a previous job. What are your thoughts on this? Can I ask her at interview if she'll be able to manage getting up and down off the floor and helping pack away etc?

[FSFRebecca]

Personally, I would think you can absolutely ask her as that is what the job entails - but I'd also give ACAS a call and just make sure. I would also make sure that if she was the best candidate for your role I had her on a trial first, if someone says 'oh, it'll be fine' in interview without actually having done the job she may come unstuck when she realises how physically demanding it is