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Effective practice guide – Recruitment, Training and Retention

Published:
Subject:
Thematic
Year:
2025
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Effective practice guide - Recruitment, Training and Retention (PDF, 1.1 MB)

In this guide, we present examples of effective practice that supported successful recruitment, ensured continuous professional development opportunities for staff and promoted positive retention in teams. 

This guide is based on information sourced during fieldwork for our thematic inspection of the recruitment, training, and retention of frontline practitioners.