First Class Teachers is committed to transparency, compliance, and the highest standards of safeguarding. All policies are reviewed annually and aligned with current UK legislation.
GCA Framework Compliant. FCT holds Cyber Essentials certification and operates in line with KCSIE 2025/2026, GCA/RM6376, and all relevant UK employment legislation.
Safeguarding Policy
Our commitment to keeping children safe, aligned with KCSIE 2025/2026 and statutory guidance.
View Policy ↗Recruitment & Vetting Policy
How we check and verify every teacher before placement, including DBS, references, and right to work.
View Policy ↗Whistleblowing Policy
How to raise concerns about wrongdoing. FCT takes all disclosures seriously and protects those who speak up.
View Policy ↗Equal Opportunities Policy
Our commitment to fair treatment for all staff and applicants, regardless of background or protected characteristic.
View Policy ↗Sexual Harassment Policy
Our approach to preventing and addressing harassment, aligned with the Worker Protection Act 2023.
View Policy ↗Complaints Policy
How to raise a complaint with FCT and what you can expect in response.
View Policy ↗Anti-Bribery Policy
Zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption in all its forms, in line with the Bribery Act 2010.
View Policy ↗Data Protection & GDPR Policy
How we collect, store, and protect personal data for staff and schools, in line with UK GDPR.
View Policy ↗Health & Safety Policy
FCT’s approach to health and safety for placed staff and our own operations.
View Policy ↗Modern Slavery Statement
Our annual statement on preventing modern slavery and human trafficking under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
View Statement ↗Carbon Reduction Plan
FCT’s commitment to measuring and reducing its carbon footprint, in line with PPN 06/21.
View Plan ↗