Originally Posted by
Gus
Came across this earlier today.
Last year, new provisions were introduced requiring school teachers to undergo criminal record checks.
In the case of Dance Schools, criminal record checks (CRB)can be carried out on Teachers, Teaching Assistants (including helpers) and Student Teachers who: "care for, train, supervise or are in sole charge of children".
In respect of the term 'children' this refers to persons up to the age of 18 years.
I was surprised that 'children' included 16 and 17 year olds. The reason this could have consequences is that there are increasing numbers of 'children' at MJ events.
I'm not sure what the CRB covers and what criminal records rule you out. Does Fraud or a driving ban mean you can't teach children. I know of at least one MJ teacher who has a criminal record. Is the fact that he teaches for an organisation mean that the employing organisation is in serious breach of the law? Does this ruling also mean that ALL instructors need to undergo CRB. Anyone know the answers?
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