• Reference Request

  • A candidate has applied to work with our nursery and has given us your details as a suitable referee. In completing this reference we ask that you assist us in establishing whether the applicant is suitable to work with children.

    If you know of any reason why the applicant should not be considered suitable for work with children or young people please state this information.

    In compliance with the Equalities Act 2010 please do not provide us with any information about the applicant’s health, disabilities or sickness absence.

    Please note that, under our safer recruitment procedures, information you provide in this reference may be discussed with the applicant. Please note that we may need to telephone you to confirm or clarify the information you have provided.

  • Today's date
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    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
  • Is this a character or professional reference?*
  • Do you hold the same position now?*
  • What date did the candidate commence employment with you or your organisation?*
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    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
  • Is the candidate still employed by you?*
  • What date did the candidate leave the company?*
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    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
  • Does the candidate have any current disciplinary records or actions on their file (e.g., warnings or sanctions)?*
  • Is any disciplinary action still pending or under investigation for this person?*
  • Do you know of any reason why this person should not be considered suitable to work with children?*
  • To your knowledge has this person been the subject of any founded allegations relating to children or young people?*

  • Performance on the job

    This following section has some short questions on the candidate's performance in the job. You don't need to fill in this section but we would be very grateful if you did!

  • Soft skills

    This section has some short questions on the candidate's soft skills. You can skip the questions but we would really appreciate it if you could give us your thoughts!

  • Suitability for the job

    This following section has some short questions on the candidate's suitability for the role they have applied for. You don't need to fill in this section but we would be very grateful if you did!

  • Declaration

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