Police Checks
Changes for 2010
Autumn 2010 will see the introduction of ISA Registration for School Governors. Until then Torfaen continues to ensure the safety of pupils by adhering to the Welsh Assembly Guidance, as follows:
Governors in England and Wales are NOT required by law to have a CRB Disclosure. However, in the Government of Maintained Schools (Wales) Regulations 2005 a governing body may request a governor complete a CRB Check and failure to obtain a CRB Disclosure will result in disqualification.
Governing Bodies must also be aware that all Volunteers working within the school MUST be CRB checked. This includes parents, governors, community members alike, where there is a possibility of being alone with pupils when supporting the school for example; reading with pupils, attending school trips, doing volunteer work during sports days, concerts etc. These checks are ‘FREE’ and all forms must be clearly marked Volunteer and identification approved by the school before forwarding the form to the LEA.
Currently all Torfaen Governors are required to complete a LIST 99 form – this form is then checked against LIST 99.
List 99 contains the names, dates of birth and teacher reference numbers of people whose employment has been barred or restricted, either on grounds of misconduct or on medical grounds. If a person's employment is restricted, the entry shows the types of employment in which he or she is permitted to work. People barred on misconduct grounds are listed separately from those barred on medical grounds, but no details of misconduct are given.
List 99 is a sensitive and confidential document and access to it is strictly limited to individuals responsible for checking the suitability of applicants. The purpose of List 99 is to enable employers to safeguard against employing a barred person. It should be emphasised that not all those on the list are perceived to be a danger to children.
If you require further information regarding CRB Checks please contact Granville Hern 01633 648112