CRB guidance and checks

All employees in schools are subject to checks by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).

CRB guidance (word)
Revised guidance for Ealing Schools (April 2012) includes information on who needs CRB disclosure and how to meet Ofsted requirements.

CRB code of practice (CRB website)
Organisations that wish to use CRB checks must comply with the CRB's code of practice.

Employing ex-offenders

Practical guide for employing ex-offenders (pdf)
This publication provides employers with a 'how to' guide on employing people with criminal records and covers the job application, recruitment, interviewing and post-application process.

Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (word)
The CRB requires individuals or organisations have a policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Schools HR have updated the policy statement we recommend to schools to meet the requirements of the CRB. We recommend that you formally adopt this policy statement as part of your agreed recruitment policy.