Stewart James, BA (Hons), QTS – Executive Headteacher
Caitlin Yapp, BA (Hons), QTS – Advisory Headteacher
Richard Wilkins, BA (Hons), QTS – Head of School

SAFEGUARDING LETTER FOR AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PROVIDERS AND OTHER CONTRACTORS

Dear

Welcome to Plumpton Primary School.

In order to ensure the safeguarding of our children we require a number of checks before you commence your after school club or contract. The comprehensive checks are for the best interest of both yourself and our pupils, in line with East Sussex safeguarding policies and best practice.

Required Documentation

Before you start working at Plumpton Primary School, it is a requirement that an enhanced DBS certificate, issued by ESCC (East Sussex County Council) is in place. If you have an enhanced DBS Certificate, please present it to the main school office for checking purposes. Alternatively, please contact the School Business Manager to arrange for an enhanced DBS to be completed. Please note that once completed, it takes a minimum of two weeks to receive a DBS clearance.

As a sole trader you will need to bring the evidence of the following in to show the School Business Manager:

  1. An identity check with 3 proofs of identity.
  2. The right to work in the UK.
  3. Appropriate qualifications are in place.
  4. Children’s Barred List check.
  5. Overseas checks have been carried out if you have lived or worked abroad in the last five years.
  6. A childcare disqualification declaration has been completed and signed. This will be issued to you to complete and sign.
  7. The names of two referees.

You must also sign to confirm that:

  • You have received a copy of The Plumpton Primary School Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which you have adopted and read.
  • You have received a copy of the Plumpton Primary School staff behavior policy/code of conduct which you have adopted and read.
  • You have read and understood part 1 and Annex A in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2016.
  • And either you have completedSafeguarding and Child Protection Training which will be regularly updated, at least every two years, and can evidence this.
  • Or request support from the School Business Manager to complete the ESCC on-line Safeguarding and Child Protection Training (delete as appropriate).

Please sign and date this form to confirm that you have completed all the above mentioned checks and in order for a starting date to be confirmed and return it to the school office.

Print name of After School Club Provider or Contractor ………………………………………………………….

Signed by After School Club Provider or Contractor ………………………………………………………………

Date ………………………………………………………..

Name of School Business Manager: ………………………………………………………..

Signed ………………………………………………………… Date ………………………………………….

Southdowns, Plumpton Green, BN7 3EB01273 890338