Compliance
We are audited members of the APSCo and follow the strictest of compliance procedures, outlined by both the DFE and Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidelines (KCSIE).
At Dunbar Education we have a dedicated compliance team who are responsible for ensuring that all of our candidates are fully vetted and compliant in line with our safer recruitment and safeguarding policies.
We complete our yearly compliance plus audits ensuring compliance is of the highest standard. We have a team of six trained professionals, with strict adherence to compliance and KCSIE guidelines. We have a rigorous compliance process to keep our staff, school staff and pupils safe. Compliance promotes transparency, accountability, and trust enhancing the reputation and credibility of Dunbar.
We ensure that all candidates are fully compliant and of a high calibre. We take seriously any complaints raised regarding staff in line with our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Children Policy, Allegations Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy. We have designated safeguarding leads who have overarching responsibility for how safeguarding is embedded, ensuring a culture of safeguarding is far beyond simply managing complaints.
Why Compliance Matters to Us
Being APSCo Compliance+ accredited reflects our commitment to delivering a safer, more accountable recruitment process. We’re also an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework, meaning we meet rigorous standards in compliance, transparency, and value for schools and trusts across the country.
For more information, you can access our Safer Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Policy using the links in the footer of this site.
Have a question about our compliance process? Our dedicated team would be happy to help.
Compliance & Safer Recruitment
At Dunbar Education, safeguarding is not just a requirement — it’s a responsibility we take seriously.
We are proud to be registered members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and adhere to the strictest compliance procedures, as outlined by both the REC Education framework and the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.
Our dedicated in-house compliance team ensures that every candidate we place has been fully vetted and cleared in line with our safer recruitment and safeguarding policies. Whether we are supporting your school with short-term supply or permanent placements, you can be confident that every candidate has undergone rigorous checks before being introduced to you.
Compliance for Day-to-Day & Long-Term Assignments
When Dunbar Education is acting as the employment business — typically for daily supply and long-term temporary roles — we carry out a full suite of pre-employment checks. This includes:
- A face-to-face or virtual interview and formal registration
- Verification of the candidate’s five-year career history
- An Enhanced DBS Certificate, either through us or registered on the Update Service
Overseas police checks (where applicable) - Full identity verification and right to work checks
- Sanction and prohibition checks, including barred lists
- Two verified references, including most recent school or employer
Proof of address and any change of name history - Verification of qualifications relevant to the role
- Confirmation of medical fitness to work in an education setting
As an employment business, we supply fully vetted staff who are employed by us and supplied to your school on a temporary basis.
Compliance for Permanent & Direct Placements
When we act as an employment agency — typically for permanent or fixed-term direct placements — we ensure that candidates have been thoroughly screened and checked prior to their introduction. This includes:
- Identity and right to work verification
- Overseas police checks (if applicable)
- Qualification verification
- Prohibition and sanction checks
- Full referencing from previous roles
In these placements, the candidate will be employed directly by your school or trust, following successful interview and offer.
Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment
Every school and setting deserves to feel confident that their staffing partner takes safeguarding as seriously as they do. At Dunbar Education, we continually review and strengthen our internal procedures to reflect updated statutory guidance, and we work in partnership with our schools to support compliance at every stage of the process.
For more details, you can access our Safer Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Policy via the links in the footer of this site.
If you have any questions about our compliance procedures or would like to speak to a member of our compliance team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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