Registration and Compliance
Registration and Compliance
At Vision Teaching, safeguarding and compliance are central to everything we do. We are proud to be a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and operate in full compliance with its Code of Professional Practice, which sets the benchmark for best practice within the recruitment industry.
REC membership is designed to safeguard children and vulnerable adults while ensuring recruitment organisations consistently deliver the highest standards of service. Following extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, the REC Code demands exceptional levels of professionalism from both recruitment agencies and the candidates they represent.
As an REC-accredited recruitment company, our resource and compliance teams follow rigorous REC guidelines and statutory safeguarding requirements to ensure the highest levels of quality, safety, and transparency throughout the recruitment process.
So what does this mean for you?
- We go beyond statutory safeguarding requirements and aim for best‑in‑class compliance standards.
- Our robust vetting procedures ensure you are matched with roles that reflect your skills, experience, and career goals.
- You receive professional guidance and ongoing support throughout your journey with Vision Teaching.
- You can be confident that our specialist team is committed to protecting children, schools, and educators while maintaining a supportive, candidate‑focused approach.
Our Onboarding Process
Registration Meeting: Following successful pre‑vetting, you will be invited to attend a registration meeting, either in person or via video call. Prior to this meeting, you will be asked to:
- Complete a Registration Form
- Upload all required documentation via our secure portal
This helps streamline the onboarding and compliance process so you can start work as quickly as possible.
During your registration meeting, our team will:
- Gain a detailed understanding of you as an educator
- Assess your knowledge, experience, and suitability for working with children
- Review all legal and safeguarding documentation
- Ask key values‑based questions related to safeguarding and professional conduct
All staff must demonstrate:
- Competent spoken and written English (from Reception through to A‑Level)
- A positive and proactive approach to safeguarding and child protection
Safeguarding and Suitability Checks: You will be asked to provide the documents listed below for review:
- Right to Work documentation
- Photo identification
- Proof(s) of address
- National Insurance number
- Change of name documentation (if applicable)
- Relevant qualifications
- Enhanced DBS certificate (full copy, including all pages)
- Overseas police checks (if applicable)
- Safeguarding and Prevent training certificates
Additional Vetting Requirements:
- Review of relevant experience
- Exploration of CV gaps of 12 weeks or more, with detailed explanations recorded
- Values‑based interview questions
- Information and guidance on safeguarding and Prevent training (where required)
- Any additional checks deemed necessary by our team
Compliance Process
Following a successful registration meeting and completed registration form, Vision Teaching’s dedicated Compliance Team will oversee the remainder of the onboarding process.
Our team works in accordance with:
- REC Audited Education standards
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- Department for Education (DfE) statutory guidance
The Compliance Team will:
- Obtain and verify professional references (with your consent)
- Cross‑reference references against your CV and registration information
- Request any outstanding documentation or clarification where required
- Address and resolve any compliance queries to ensure full clearance to work
If, at any stage, an individual does not meet our strict safeguarding and compliance standards, Vision Teaching reserves the right to terminate the registration process.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our registration, safeguarding, or compliance procedures, please contact a senior member of our team:
Phone: 0207 430 7120
Email: compliance@visionteaching.co.uk | resource@visionteaching.co.uk
