Employment Referencing and HR Admin service

We know that safeguarding children is your top priority and that the complexities of Safer Recruitment can be overwhelming. What you want is to be able to focus on employing your team whilst compliance is handled. This is why here at Redwing we have decided to offer a Employment Referencing and HR Admin service called Vryfi.

I don't have time to play detective!

At Vryfi, we want recruitment to feel like a solution, not a risk.

We specialise in providing robust, efficient, and reliable vetting and checking services tailored to the unique needs of the early years sector. From verifying employment references to conducting thorough background checks, our expertise ensures you have complete confidence in the people you bring into your team.

We’re here to make sure your recruitment practices align with the highest standards of compliance and safety.

The introduction of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage statutory requirements from September 2025 means that compliance with Safer Recruitment has become a lot stricter. Since 1st September 2025, you must:

not accept open references
not rely on applicants to obtain their reference
ensure any references are from the candidate’s current employer, training provider or education setting and have been completed by a senior person with appropriate authority
not accept references from a family member
obtain verification of the individual’s most recent relevant period of employment, where the applicant is not currently employed

secure a reference from the relevant employer from the last time the applicant worked with children (if not currently working with children). If the applicant has never worked with children, then ensure a reference from their current employer, training provider or education setting.
compare the information on the application form with that in the reference and take up any discrepancies with the candidate
establish the reason for leaving their current or most recent post
ensure any concerns are resolved satisfactorily before an appointment is confirmed

The new wording for 3.14 of the EYFS will be (for Group and school based providers)

“providers must record information about staff qualifications and the identity checks, vetting processes and references that have been completed (including criminal records check reference number, the date a check was obtained and the details of who obtained it.)”

HR Admin: Outsourcing Your HR Tasks

If you need help managing day-to-day HR administration but don’t want to hire a dedicated HR Administrator, our service is the perfect solution. Whether you need temporary support for a project like reissuing contracts of employment, intermittent assistance, or an ongoing administration, our skilled team can help.

Recruitment & Selection Support:

Manage job adverts and applicant tracking
Liaising with recruitment agencies regarding permanent positions
Shortlisting and interview coordination
Communicate outcomes to candidates

New Starter Administration:

Liaise with candidates regarding references to be requested
Request and verify employment references in accordance with Safer Recruitment
Conduct manual reference checks with follow-ups for unresponsive or vague responses and interview coordination
Verify employment qualifications
Verify referees’ details meticulously, including name and email address verification
Where applicable, upload references directly to Breathe HR for seamless integration

Ongoing HR Administration

Send confidential variation letters for contractual changes
Maintain up-to-date personnel records and HR systems
Process new starters, leavers, and exit interviews
Co-ordinate Occupational Health referrals and return-to-work interviews
Manage “Day Two” sickness calls to support employee welfare
Conduct thorough reference verification and identify potential falsified references
Provide clients with all obtained reference information without storing data unnecessarily
Gather monthly HR statistics for reporting
Support appraisal processes and record outcomes
Ensure compliance with accurate record-keeping and HR system management

Compliance & Safeguarding:

Provide training for managers on Employee Referencing

Our service allows you to focus on growing your business while we handle the HR administrative details, providing you with peace of mind and reliable HR and Safer Recruitment support.

Breathe HR Setup

One of the ways Vryfi can assist you is to set up your Breathe HR account.

Having a HRIS ensures compliance with GDPR. With Vryfi we will upload your employee’s details to Breathe HR, set up holiday allowances, work patterns etc.

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What Our Clients Say

Endorsed by experts in safeguarding children

I’ve had the privilege of working with Redwing Solutions for a number of years now sharing learning and best practice through training and having reflective conversations about safeguarding in the early years. Their commitment in keeping safeguarding knowledge updated and as a priority consideration in their work as HR advisors is both commendable and provides essential and relevant support to the sector.

Rachel Buckler

Do not let poor employment referencing put your business at risk.

Book a free 30 minute demo to see how our service saves time, reduces cost, and helps you build a safer, more reliable team.