What is a certificate of conduct?
The certificate of conduct means the same as the VOG in the Netherlands. This is a document that can be requested from the government. After it has been applied for, it checks whether there have been any actions in the past that would be an inference to performing a specific job. Applicants must apply for the VOG themselves.
When a certificate of conduct is given, it means that there have been no actions in the past that could ensure that the safety of students can’t be guaranteed.
Why a certificate of conduct in education? (H2)
By providing a current certificate of conduct, the employer immediately knows whether the applicant has been in contact with the Justice Department for committing criminal offences. For certain positions, supplying a VOG is a legal requirement to ensure the safety of students. Besides the fact that education must be a safe environment for students, parents must also be able to have confidence in the education of their children. For this, it is crucial to be able to rely on the integrity of teachers, for example.
Who needs a certificate of conduct?
There are several groups that need a certificate of conduct while working in education:
- Management and supervisors
- Student supervisors and care coordinators
- Teachers and teaching assistants
- Concierges and support employees
- Guest teachers and volunteers
It is not limited to individuals in direct contact with students; even employees at a distance may require a certificate of conduct. The exact rules may vary between different institutions and levels of education.
Certificate of conduct education screening profile
Relevant factors for working with students in education are considered during the VOG application. The main goal is to protect the safety and well-being of the students. The following are considered:
For each job with different activities, the assessment of giving the certificate of conduct is different. It looks at what the job entails, how much direct contact there will be with students and what responsibilities are involved.
It is considered whether, for example, criminal offences have been committed that could endanger the welfare and safety of the students. In this case, a VOG is not given to the employee.
There will be considered to what risks a person has in relation to the students. From this point of view, a conclusion will be drawn in combination with the above.
Screening employees in education
In addition to checking the VOG, it is essential to examine other aspects. You could have your employees screened for fraud or internet behaviour.
In addition, teachers must also meet the competence requirements. Teachers you hire must be competent to do the job. One way to check this is by checking their education.
Why Validata for employment screening?
- Short turnaround time: After the correct data is received, a screening in the Netherlands or Sweden, with exceptions, takes an average of 5 working days. Other international screenings often take longer.
- Unburden your HR department: Validata unburdens your HR department completely. All you have to do is choose the right screening profile in Valluga and then enter the candidate data. From this moment on, Validata takes over.
- Links with ATS/HR systems: Validata’s API facilitates seamless integration of our employment screening to your system. This allows you to unburden your HR department even more.
- Insight for both employer and employee: Both the employer and the employee can view the interim reports and a final report is sent to both.
- Anytime and anywhere access to the process: In our screening application, you can access the screening progress and outcomes anytime, anywhere.
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