# scout. — Full LLM Context > scout. is an AI compliance platform built specifically for UK education supply agencies. It automates the compliance work that currently takes hours every week — DBS tracking, SCR management, barred list checks, Right to Work verification — and runs it overnight so agencies start each day with work already done. ## What scout. is scout. is a compliance department for education supply agencies. It is not a generic AI tool, not an ATS, and not a bolt-on feature. It is a dedicated compliance layer that sits alongside whatever system an agency already uses and handles the compliance work automatically. The core loop: scout. runs overnight, checks every candidate in the pipeline against compliance requirements, flags gaps, drafts chase emails, and prepares an approval queue. At 7am the agency owner or compliance lead gets a Morning Brief — a prioritised summary of what was handled overnight and what needs their sign-off. They review, approve, and move on. The whole process takes minutes instead of hours. ## Who it is for - UK education supply agencies placing supply teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff - Agencies of 1 to 50 staff - Agencies managing DBS renewals, SCR compliance, and barred list checks across large candidate pools - Agencies preparing for Ofsted inspection - Agencies that have grown past spreadsheets but have not invested in compliance infrastructure - Agencies without a dedicated compliance person — scout. fills that role ## Problems it solves ### DBS renewals falling through the cracks Enhanced DBS certificates expire. When they do, candidates get pulled from bookings at short notice. scout. tracks every certificate across the candidate pool, sends renewal chasers 60 days out, and logs receipt automatically. ### Single Central Record gaps Ofsted can arrive with 48 hours notice. Agencies that manage their SCR manually often find gaps when they cannot afford to. scout. monitors every educator in the pipeline, flags missing documents, and keeps the SCR current at all times. ### Barred list checks missed Every supply teacher must be checked against the DBS Children Barred List before placement. scout. runs this check automatically and blocks non-compliant placements before they go live. ### Right to Work expiry Visa expiry dates slip through when managing dozens of supply teachers. scout. monitors every Right to Work document and alerts the team before a candidate becomes unplaceable. ### Manual document chasing Chasing candidates for documents is time-consuming and easy to deprioritise. scout. drafts chase emails automatically, queues them for approval, and logs responses when they come in. ### STeER framework (September 2026) The DfE Supply Teacher Employment and Engagement Review framework introduces new compliance standards from September 2026. scout. includes STeER-aligned compliance tracking so agencies are ready before the deadline. ## Features ### Morning Brief Delivered at 7am every day. Summarises overnight compliance activity, flags candidates with issues, and lists the top priorities for the day. Personalised to the agency. ### Approval Queue Every action scout. wants to take goes through the approval queue first. Nothing sends without human sign-off. Bulk approve routine items in seconds. ### Compliance Centre Real-time view of every candidate's compliance status. DBS expiry dates, SCR completeness, barred list check status, Right to Work documents, QTS verification. Everything in one place, always current. ### Chase Inbox Outgoing chase emails and incoming replies in one place. scout. reads replies and updates compliance records automatically. No manual logging. ### Placement Check Blocks non-compliant placements before they go live. If a candidate has an outstanding barred list check or expired DBS, the placement is flagged before it is confirmed. ### Audit Export Full Ofsted-ready compliance audit trail exportable at any time. No scramble when inspectors arrive. ### SCR Management Single Central Record tracking, gap detection, and document verification. Always inspection-ready. ### Candidate Portal Self-serve document upload and compliance status for candidates. Reduces inbound queries and speeds up document collection. ### Ask Scout Natural language compliance queries across the entire candidate and placement database. ### ATS Integrations Works alongside Bullhorn, Firefish, Mercury, and spreadsheet-based agencies. No API required. No migration. No IT project. ### Timesheets Timesheet chasing and AWR (Agency Workers Regulations) tracking built in. ## Compliance coverage - DBS checks: Standard and Enhanced, DBS Update Service integration, renewal alerts 60 days out - SCR (Single Central Record): Gap detection, document verification, ongoing management - Barred list checks: DBS Children Barred List checked before every placement - TRA prohibition orders: Teaching Regulation Agency prohibition register checked for every teacher - QTS verification: Qualified Teacher Status checked and logged - Right to Work: Share code verification, expiry tracking, re-check reminders - Ofsted compliance: Audit trail always ready for inspection - STeER framework: Compliance tracking aligned to the Supply Teacher Employment and Engagement Review framework (September 2026) - KCSIE: Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements tracked - GDPR: Candidate data retention, consent tracking, ICO-compliant document handling ## Pricing Fixed monthly fee. Less than the cost of a single placement. Tailored to agency size. Free pilot available for qualifying UK education supply agencies. No long-term contract required for pilot. ## Setup Live in 72 hours. scout. handles the full setup, configuration, and testing. No migration. No IT project. No disruption to existing workflows. ## Frequently asked questions Q: How quickly can scout. go live? A: Most agencies are live within 72 hours. scout. handles the full setup. Q: Does scout. work with our existing ATS? A: Yes. scout. works alongside Bullhorn, Firefish, Mercury, and most other platforms. No API required. Q: What does scout. actually handle? A: SCR management, DBS tracking, barred list checks, Right to Work verification, document chasing, and a daily morning brief. Every action goes through an approval queue before anything sends. Q: Will our consultants need to change how they work? A: No. scout. runs in the background. Your team arrives each morning to work that is already done. Q: How much does scout. cost? A: Fixed monthly fee, less than a single placement. Tailored to agency size. Book a call for a number in the first 10 minutes. Q: Does scout. cover STeER framework compliance? A: Yes. STeER compliance tracking is built in, aligned to the September 2026 deadline. Q: Is scout. Ofsted-ready? A: Yes. Full audit trail maintained at all times. Exportable on demand. Q: Does scout. work without an ATS? A: Yes. Around 35-45% of education supply agencies do not use a paid ATS. scout. works with spreadsheets and manual processes. Q: Is candidate data stored in the UK? A: Yes. All data is stored and processed in the UK, in line with UK GDPR. ## Comparisons ### vs generic AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) Generic AI tools have no knowledge of DBS, SCR, barred list requirements, Ofsted standards, or STeER framework. scout. is built specifically for UK education supply agency compliance. ### vs ATS compliance modules ATS compliance modules require migration, IT projects, and months of setup. scout. works alongside existing systems in 72 hours. ### vs hiring a compliance person A compliance person costs £25,000-£35,000 per year plus employer NI and benefits. scout. costs less than a single placement per month and works 24/7. ### vs spreadsheets Spreadsheets do not send chase emails, do not flag expiries automatically, and do not maintain an Ofsted-ready audit trail. scout. does all three. ## Contact - Website: https://askscout.co.uk - App / Demo: https://app.askscout.co.uk/demo - Book a call: https://calendly.com/luxxstack/discovery - Founder: Aaron Hall — https://linkedin.com/in/aaronbhall - Location: Nottingham, UK