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Compliance, Training & Safeguarding

Supporting Safe, Compliant and Inspection-Ready Services

At Stratton Mills Recruitment, compliance, training and safeguarding are fundamental to everything we do. We recognise the responsibility that comes with supplying staff into Ofsted and CQC-regulated services and the importance of ensuring all staff meet the highest standards before entering any setting.

Our approach is guided by our CARE values — Care, Authenticity, Relationships and Engagement — ensuring transparency, accountability and a genuine commitment to safe, high-quality care.

Our Commitment To Safer Recruitment

We operate robust safer recruitment processes designed to support regulatory requirements and inspection confidence. All staff supplied by Stratton Mills Recruitment undergo thorough pre-employment checks before placement. These checks include:

Enhanced DBS checks with ongoing monitoring

Full employment history and referencing

Right-to-work verification

Identity checks

Role-specific experience & suitability checks

We ensure all documentation is recorded, maintained and reviewed in line with best practice, providing reassurance to providers that staff meet required standards.

Safeguarding At The Heart Of Everything We Do

Safeguarding is central to our recruitment and training processes. We ensure all staff understand their responsibilities in protecting children, young people and adults from harm. This supports providers in maintaining safe environments and meeting Ofsted and CQC safeguarding expectations.

Mandatory safeguarding training aligned to role and setting

Clear understanding of reporting procedures and escalation

Awareness of professional boundaries and conduct

Emphasis on safeguarding culture and vigilance

Training & Continuous Development

We provide staff with a blend of online and face-to-face training to ensure both theoretical knowledge and practical competence. Training includes, but is not limited to:

Safeguarding Children and Adults Emergency and Paediatric First Aid Fire Safety Medication Awareness and Administration Positive Behaviour Support / PRICE Health and Safety Infection Prevention and Control

Training is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains current, relevant and aligned with sector standards.

Supporting Inspection Confidence

Our compliance and training processes are designed to support providers in remaining inspection-ready. We understand the importance of consistency, accurate records and staff competence during inspections. We work in partnership with providers, responding to feedback and adapting our processes where required to meet service needs.

Why Providers Trust Stratton Mills Recruitment

Strong understanding of Ofsted and CQC expectations
Robust safer recruitment processes
Blended online and face-to-face training
Ongoing compliance monitoring
Transparent and responsive communication
Values-led, relationship-driven approach

Talk To Our Team

If compliance, safeguarding and training quality are priorities for your service, we would welcome the opportunity to support you.