From: James Piercy <[log in to unmask]>

Date: 19 May 2010 13:26:28 BDT

To: [log in to unmask]

Subject: [PSCI-COM] Requests to see CRB disclosures

Reply-To: "psci-com: on public engagement with science"              <[log in to unmask]>

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

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