eLearning: Single Central Record (SCR) Training
Clear guidance on maintaining a compliant SCR in line with KCSiE, including a best practice approach to accurate recording, effective auditing, and avoiding common pitfalls
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This self-paced online course considers how the Single Central Record (SCR) provides clear evidence that the relevant pre-appointment checks have been completed for all individuals working in or associated with your setting, and that mandatory safeguarding recruitment practices are being adhered to.
This practical 45-minute training supports in understanding what must be recorded, who is responsible, and how to maintain compliance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Suitable for maintained, academy, free and independent education settings.
Builds confidence, strengthens safer recruitment practices, and ensures your setting is inspection ready.
Available via eLearning, the training is flexible, up to date, and includes time for personal reflection. Knowledge checks are embedded throughout the training to demonstrate understanding and upon successful completion delegates will receive a certificate.
Contact us to discuss a Multi-Licence Discount! Call 01274 752299 or email admin@safeguardingsupport.com
Safeguarding Simplified
Multi-academy trusts (MAT's)
Governors
Headteachers/Principals
School leaders
Administrators
All delegates should understand the principles of, and how to carry out, the vital steps to ensure safe recruitment in education.
For those new to safer recruitment, we recommend prior attendance on our Safer Recruitment in Education Accredited Training.
For those who have completed initial training, we recommend prior attendance on our new 90 minute Safer Recruitment in Education Update Training
Important information
Welcome
Module 1 - Introduction
Module 2 - SCR: staff, Academy trustees, agency, contractors, and trainees
Module 3 - SCR: Governors & Volunteers
Feedback and certificate
Rach has a background in Business Development and Administration, gaining much of her knowledge and experience through her 19 year career with the NHS working within the executive office, community services and public health.
Before moving on from the NHS, Rach supported the Chief Executive, the Chairman and the Trust Board of a local NHS Care Trust, which managed Children’s Services. Her responsibilities spanned across HR, Finance, Governance, Compliance, Risk, systems and processes, and internal training. Rach also supported the Children’s Safeguarding Lead with safeguarding investigations.
In 2017, she left the NHS to pursue a successful self-employed career supporting business to grow, with flexible business development and administration support, which she continues to do on a part-time basis.
Rach is in house trained, and is passionate about delivering outstanding services and enjoys working as part of the safeguarding team to achieve a common goal.
In her own time, she loves spending time outside, and long walks with the two family dogs.
Shelley joined Safeguarding Support in 2020 as an experienced AET-qualified trainer. She now leads on training delivery and safeguarding research, ensuring our clients remain informed and prepared for the ever-evolving challenges within safeguarding in education.
With a passion for fostering engagement, pride, and confidence through training, Shelley draws on a diverse background that blends commercial insight from the private sector with expertise in psychology and counselling. Her learner-focused approach ensures that every course is both practical and empowering.
Based in Yorkshire, Shelley enjoys walking her Springer Spaniel – whatever the weather!
Abigail is an experienced and AET-qualified trainer with a strong foundation in safeguarding, having begun her career in the charity sector. During her time there, she served as a regional manager and a key member of the safeguarding leadership team, where she contributed to the development of policies and procedures, designed and delivered training, and supported staff and volunteers working one-to-one with children in schools.
In her current role with Safeguarding Support, Abigail primarily leads the Reflective Supervision programme. Supervision is a process where through 1-2-1 meetings and in a group setting, structured support is given to safeguarding professionals across England. The programme focuses on helping DSL’s and DDSL’s manage complex workloads, reflect on their practice, build resilience, and promote wellbeing—enabling them to sustain their capacity to protect and support vulnerable children and families.
Abigail’s professional journey spans a variety of sectors and business environments, always in roles that demand strong communication, collaboration, and a people-centred approach. She is deeply committed to empowering educators to work collectively as part of a safeguarding team, believing this collaborative approach leads to better outcomes for children and young people.
Based in the Midlands, Abigail enjoys long walks and tending to her ever-growing collection of houseplants.
Carol has spent her entire career teaching in Bradford primary schools. Most recently she was Head Teacher of a large, outstanding, multi-academy trust, inner-city
school where she gained Local Leaders of Education (LLE) status.
Carol is a highly experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding Governor, with an extensive range of expertise, skills and knowledge. It was through this depth of experience that she became a dedicated representative of Bradford Children’s Safeguarding Board. In June 2019, Carol was awarded a Bradford Safeguarding Champions lifetime achievement award 2019 for her continued work in safeguarding the children of Bradford.
Carol is in-house trained and is NSPCC certified to deliver Child Protection and Safeguarding training.
In her spare time, Carol enjoys working on her allotment.
