Date: 19 May 2010 13:26:28 BDT
Subject: [PSCI-COM] Requests to see CRB disclosures
Apologies for cross posting.
Members of the British Interactive Group have noticed a significant rise in the number of schools asking to see copies of CRB disclosure forms before allowing entry to their premises.
There is no requirement from the CRB, OFSTED or DCSF (as was) for this, and there is a strong feeling that schools are needlessly over-reacting. I have been in correspondence with OFSTED and DCSF who seem unwilling to acknowledge a problem or to take action to remedy the situation.
My next step is to compile a list of specific cases to highlight the extent of the issue and to avoid the charge of 'anecdotal reports'
if any readers of the list have experienced this and would be willing to share the details, please contact me off list.
Many thanks
James Piercy
Chair
British Interactive Group
303 Dereham Road
Norwich
Norfolk
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tel 07709968590
bookings tel 02920 876 884
www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk
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