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  • RE: Recording DBS number on name badge

    Ella
    Ella
    Hi Sharon
    Is this DBS numbers for current staff or visiting colleagues?
    We record all DBS info on our SCR
    Thank you
    • over 1 year ago
    • HR in Schools and Academies
    • General
  • RE: Disqualification by Association

    Ella
    Ella
    Sorry Sharon, we don't renew the checks for any staff. We ask supply/self employed workers to call/pop in every 3 months as this is the shortest prison term you can receive x
    • over 2 years ago
    • HR in Schools and Academies
    • General
  • RE: Should I take a FTC at a start-up to gain more responsibility?

    Ella
    Ella
    Hi Hannah

    I too am micromanaged and scared to look at an FTC, but it sounds like a fantastic opportunity and it would add depth to your skills & CV.

    Do it!! :)
    • over 2 years ago
    • Careers Clinic
    • Development, CPD and skills
  • RE: References

    Ella
    Ella
    Hi Julie

    Our manager insists on our lengthy reference request forms, and people often reply to say they're not comfortable with the length but they can confirm the basics and sometimes a personal opinion.

    I did a little bit of digging and couldn…
    • over 2 years ago
    • HR in Schools and Academies
    • General
  • RE: Disqualification by Association

    Ella
    Ella
    That's right, long overdue!
    • over 2 years ago
    • HR in Schools and Academies
    • General
  • RE: How did you get into HR/ get your first role?

    Ella
    Ella
    Hi Charlotte

    I studied Psych and went on to PA roles which held HR responsibilities; recruitment, induction, paperwork, employee relations. I then got my HR Officer role as their first round of recruitment was unsuccessful (!) so unfortunately I do seem…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Careers Clinic
    • Working in HR/L&D
  • RE: Updating Job Descriptions

    Ella
    Ella
    Hi Jenny
    We recently did some tidying up & version control, I sent the updated JDs to all line managers and asked them to discuss the JD with each individual at point of appraisal to ensure agreement and ask their opinion.
    Ella
    • over 2 years ago
    • HR in Schools and Academies
    • General
  • RE: Disqualification by Association

    Ella
    Ella

    Hi Jenny

    At point of onboarding, we do a full enhanced DBS & ask colleagues to complete a declaration form for themselves. For those who worked here before the change in legislation and did complete a Disqualification Form by Association, we kept the…

    • over 2 years ago
    • HR in Schools and Academies
    • General
  • RE: Where to go now...?

    Ella
    Ella
    Hi Sam
    I've nearly finished my Level 7 and it has had a huge impact on my work/life balance but I am also a bit of a wuss! I would say a Level 5 and your extensive years of experience would be enough for career development but if you do want it for personal…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Careers Clinic
    • HR Qualifications and studying
  • RE: Single Central Record (Did you keep the disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 or move it elsewhere?)

    Ella
    Ella
    Hi Sarah
    We archived a copy of the SCR with the disqualification by association column, and deleted it for our current copy.
    Hope that helps!
    • over 2 years ago
    • HR in Schools and Academies
    • General
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