New staff induction

Start as you mean to go on.

Effective staff induction is critical. The first days and weeks in a new school set expectations around safeguarding, professional conduct, culture, accountability and, most importantly, how we keep children and young people safe.

This practical New Staff Induction Pack provides a structured approach from pre-start through to Day 1 and early induction, helping leaders ensure that new colleagues know what is expected of them from the outset.

The pack supports schools to establish clear expectations around:

• Safeguarding and reporting concerns
• Professional conduct and boundaries
• Required policies and statutory reading
• Mandatory training
• Health and safety
• Pupil needs, plans and risk assessments
• SEND and inclusive practice
• Communication and classroom routines
• Roles, responsibilities and accountability
• Staff reflection, declaration and sign-off

It includes practical checklists, required-reading records, induction activities and sign-off documentation, helping schools create a clear evidence trail of the induction provided and expectations communicated.

Ideal for headteachers, senior leaders, DSLs, HR teams and those responsible for staff induction.

Suitable for mainstream, SEND and alternative provision settings and easily adaptable to your own school systems, policies and procedures.

A strong induction isn’t simply about welcoming someone to the team. It is about establishing expectations, protecting pupils, supporting staff and building the right culture from day one.