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Right People, Right Culture: Safer Recruitment in FE and Skills

10:30 - 11:30 am, 23/09/2026

Not every risk is visible on a CV.

AELP Member rate: £69.00 + VAT

Non-member rate: £119.00 + VAT

Overview

This webinar will provide professionals in the FE and skills sector with essential knowledge and strategies to implement a robust safer recruitment process.

Attendees will gain insights into the latest safeguarding legislation and guidance, ensuring they are well-prepared to create a culture of vigilance and safety within their institutions.

By understanding the key elements of safer recruitment, participants will be better equipped to protect learners and maintain high standards of professional behaviour.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand Safer Recruitment Legislation and Guidance: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and guidelines surrounding safer recruitment in FE and skills.
  2. Implement a Safer Recruitment Process: Learn the critical features and steps involved in planning and executing a safer recruitment process.
  3. Make Informed Recruitment Decisions: Develop skills to make effective decisions during interviews and selection, ensuring the right candidates are chosen.
  4. Set and maintain Standards of Behaviour: Understand how to establish and uphold acceptable standards of behaviour within the educational/workplace environment.
  5. Foster a Culture of Vigilance: Learn how to maintain an ongoing culture of vigilance to safeguard learners continuously.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is ideal for Designated Safeguarding Lead, Managers, and any professional involved in the recruitment, selection and line management of professionals that are involved in the delivery of Apprenticeships through Employer, Main and Supporting Provider routes.  

Facilitator

Nicole Williamson, CEO, ECP Safeguarding

With over 24 years' experience in child protection, safeguarding, training, consultancy and organisational improvement, Nicole is a highly experienced safeguarding professional. As Chief Executive of ECP Safeguarding, Nicole works with leaders and organisations across the UK to strengthen safeguarding practice through high-quality training, audits, reviews and strategic support.

Passionate about making safeguarding practical, accessible and impactful, Nicole translates complex legislation and guidance into clear, actionable solutions that help professionals build confidence, improve practice and create safer environments for children, young people and adults.

Nicole is proud to be leading ECP Safeguarding through a period of growth and innovation, embracing digital opportunities that enable the organisation to reach, support and inspire more professionals than ever before.

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Fees

Member Rate £69.00 + VAT

Non Member Rate £119.00 + VAT

To pay via credit card, please contact our Accounts Team at:

Phone: 0117 947 2095
Email: [email protected]

If you are unable to pay via credit card, we will automatically raise an invoice and send it to you. Once your invoice has been paid, you will receive the confirmation email containing the Zoom joining link.

If you register but are unable to attend, we will send you a copy of the recording after the webinar has taken place.

Right People, Right Culture: Safer Recruitment in FE and Skills

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Last published: 12/08/2026