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Safeguarding and the post-Brexit challenges for managing overseas workers Epsom Racecourse 6 th February 2020 www.strictlyeducation4S.co.uk

Steve Barker • Head of Governance Services – Strictly Education 4S • Experienced safeguarding training with SSCB • Experienced and active governor in 4 schools/academy trusts • CEO and Trustee of a charity www.strictlyeducation4S.co.uk

Aims of the session: By the end of the session you will: • be aware of the expectations relating to safeguarding of all employers providing staff to schools; • understand current safer recruitment requirements • have had the opportunity to reflect on the changes, post-Brexit and how these will impact on compliance. www.strictlyeducation4S.co.uk

Safeguarding in schools: • An absolute priority • Trumps all other considerations including Human Rights • A compliance issue • Safe & legal employment crucial www.strictlyeducation4S.co.uk

Employing overseas workers Two key strands: • Right to work • Safe to work www.strictlyeducation4S.co.uk

Right to Work (post-Brexit) • no change to the right to work of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members living in the UK until 31 December 2020 if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. • Irish citizens will continue to prove their right to work in the UK as they did pre-Brexit • New Immigration system planned 1 st January 2021 www.strictlyeducation4S.co.uk

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Existing workers www.strictlyeducation4S.co.uk

Safe to work (in a school or college) • no change post-Brexit • Help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children • Requires understanding of regulated activity • Written confirmation from employer www.strictlyeducation4S.co.uk

Safer recruitment checks • Identity • Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) • Verify mental and physical fitness to carry out work responsibilities • Right to work • If worked/lived outside UK, make further checks www.strictlyeducation4S.co.uk

Useful websites ▪ www.gov.uk/guidance/employing-eu-eea- and-swiss-citizens-and-their-family- members-after-Brexit ▪ www.gov.uk/government/publications/cri minal-records-checks-for-overseas- applicants/countries-a-to-f-applying-for-a- criminal-records-check-for-someone- from-overseas www.strictlyeducation4S.co.uk