We’re incredibly proud to announce that Smile Education has achieved a perfect 100% score in our latest APSCo Compliance+ Audit.

This outstanding result reflects our unwavering commitment to safeguarding, ethical recruitment, and supporting the wellbeing of every child and teacher we work with.

What Is APSCo Compliance+?

APSCo (the Association of Professional Staffing Companies) is a respected international trade body representing recruitment businesses committed to the highest standards of excellence.

Their Compliance+ accreditation goes far beyond standard compliance checks - it’s recognised across the education sector as the gold standard for safeguarding in recruitment.

Each year, APSCo auditors conduct an in-depth assessment of our policies, files, and safeguarding practices to ensure that we meet (and exceed) their rigorous standards. Achieving 100% means Smile Education has demonstrated outstanding consistency, accuracy, and care in every aspect of compliance.

Why Compliance+ Sets Smile Apart

Not every education recruitment agency holds APSCo Compliance+ accreditation, and achieving 100% is even rarer.

Here’s why that matters:

For Schools

Choosing a Compliance+ accredited agency means you’re working with a partner that operates to the highest safeguarding standards in the industry.

Every teacher, teaching assistant, and support professional we place undergoes comprehensive vetting, including verified references, full work history checks, and enhanced DBS certification.

With Smile Education, you can trust that the people coming into your school have been thoroughly checked, appropriately trained, and fully supported.

That means you can focus on what matters most - your pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

For Teachers & Support Staff

For teachers and school support staff, this accreditation reflects our commitment to professional integrity and protection.

Our registration process is designed not just to ensure compliance, but to support your safety and success in every placement.

We help you with:

• Verified references (minimum of two) 
• Comprehensive work history and qualification checks
• DBS support and renewals
• Ongoing safeguarding guidance and training

When you work with Smile Education, you’re joining an agency that values trust, transparency, and care, so you can focus on inspiring young minds with confidence.

For Children

At the heart of every compliance check and every policy is a child’s safety and wellbeing.

Our 100% audit result is more than just a statistic, it’s proof of our dedication to protecting children and creating safe, positive learning environments.

When schools and staff choose Smile Education, children benefit from secure, nurturing, and high-quality classroom experiences, and that’s something we’ll never compromise on.

A Huge Thank You

This achievement wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team, whose passion for safeguarding and excellence shines through in everything they do.

We’re proud to be a trusted, fully compliant, community-focused education agency, and we’ll keep leading the way in making education recruitment safer and stronger for everyone.

Work With Smile Education

If you’re a teacher or school support professional looking for your next opportunity, or a school seeking a recruitment partner that truly puts safeguarding first, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch with our friendly team today on 0121 392 6570 and discover why so many schools and educators choose Smile Education.