Australian education and technology company Schrole Group Limited (ASX:SCL) has launched its Schrole Verify background checking system.
According to Schrole Managing Director Rob Graham Schole Verify is a solution to help with the need to conduct background checking of international school employees is a critical issue facing international schools.
Mr Graham also announced that Schrole has formed a partnership with a specialist in this area, First Advantage, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Schrole Verify background screening package is being developed in partnership with First Advantage and addresses the unique requirements of the International School and education sectors.
“We are delighted to announce the launch of Schrole Verify and the partnership with First Advantage,” Mr Graham said.
“Child protection is one of the most critical issues facing international schools. Schools have been asked to implement background checking as part of their recruiting process, and to date there has been no simple way to undertake the required checks.
“Schrole Verify will make it easy for schools and candidates to order these checks. First Advantage has a global presence and a highly scalable technological solution and can conduct these checks efficiently and effectively.
“We are excited to be the first company in international schools offering such a total global solution to this critical issue.”
First Advantage Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Erik Schmit said the partnership with Schrole Group will provide an essential service to the educational sector in meeting their child protection requirements.
“We strive to deliver innovative solutions and insights that help our clients manage risk and hire the best talent, and this is emblematic of that approach.”
Under the Schrole Verify solution, a website will provide an easily accessible system to undertake all the checks recommended by the ITFCP.
The solution will be offered to schools and teaching candidates, and fees will be charged for each check ordered.
Schrole Verify will link seamlessly into Schrole Connect, so existing Connect client schools will be able to order checks from within the system.