Changes for REC Audited Education holders/CCS education framework suppliers

There have been some changes to the way interviews and document checking should be conducted for REC Audited Education holders and suppliers of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) supply teacher framework.

Previously, REC Audited Education required you to carry out face to face in person interviews with candidates. With effect from 30 July 2021, face to face interviews must still be carried out, but they can be done either in person or by video. Following dialogue with CCS, this change will also apply to those who supply to the CCS supply teacher framework.

CCS have also changed the way original documents should be verified stating that "..... retained copies must be dated and properly validated by electronic means or otherwise". This allows for a digital record noting when an original document is scanned into the system.  Again, this change is effective from 30 July 2021.

As you are aware, temporary adjustments to right to work checks are due to end on 31 August 2021.  This means that with effect from 1 September 2021 you will need to see original documents when carrying out a right to work check.  In light of the change to interview requirements above,  this means that you should have a brief in person meeting with a candidate to see and copy all relevant original documents such as, right to work documents, proof of address documents and qualification certificates (unless the candidate wishes to send these to you).  You should then have a longer, more detailed interview to check their suitability, which can be done by video. This applies to both REC Audited Education holders and those who supply to the CCS supply teacher framework.