25Sep 2019 by admin

Criminal Records Checks and Tutors

Education in the UK is a pressurised business. Very young children take SATS tests and the 11 plus system is still the norm in many parts of the country. That's even before you get to the secondary school exams of GCSE or A-level. Most parents want their children to do as well as possible in school. If you can pay some extra to get a bit of professional help, most parents think it's well worth it. But how, as a parent, do you check up on the person who is advertising tuition for your child? Is it possible to get criminal records checks or DBS checks? Here's everything you need to know and think about. Registered teachers and criminal records checks Often, the very best option for tuition is to…
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09Aug 2019 by admin

Disclosure Checks – Acronyms and Abbreviations

Abbreviations and jargon - don't you just hate them? There's nothing more confusing than watching a police or medical drama on TV and not being able to follow the plot because the characters speak in a string of initial letters. The legal profession loves their acronyms and disclosure checks are no exception. Whether you are the person getting the certificate, or an employer, you need to understand what it all means. Do you know your PVG from your CRB? No? Well read our handy guide to all the most common jargon, abbreviations and acronyms to make things clear. CRB or Disclosure Checks? CRB stands for Criminal Records Bureau. This is one piece of jargon which we really shouldn't be seeing for much longer. That's because the CRB ceased to exist…
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02Jul 2019 by admin

CRB Certificates and Alternatives to Prison

Committing a crime doesn't automatically mean a prison sentence. In fact, most people who commit an offence don't go to prison. There are a range of other ways in which the court service can deal with offenders. Statistics show that 95% of first-time offenders don't end up in prison. For crimes such as theft, 77% of offenders are dealt with outside prison too. But a conviction is still a conviction, and when you apply for CRB certificates, will it still be listed? What options are open to the courts? Let's set one misconception to the side first. What happens to someone who has committed a crime isn't decided by the police. The police and prosecution service just present the case in court. The jury decides on innocence or guilt, and…
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21Jun 2019 by admin

Candidate Experience Surveys

Getting a new job often involves a huge amount of form-filling. So from a candidate's point of view, hearing that recruiters are adding yet another layer of paper isn't a good thing. But candidate experience surveys can tell a business a lot about what they are doing well. Perhaps even more importantly, it can help flag up issues with the way in which they employ new staff. Whether you've been asked to fill in one of these surveys, or are in charge of analysing responses, here's everything you need to know. What are Candidate Experience Surveys? A candidate experience survey is about assessing how well your company's recruitment process is working. Everyone who gets to the interview stage in recruitment should be asked to complete a form, not just the…
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01Jun 2019 by admin

Criminal Records Checks and Students

It's that time of year again. The University exams are over. Students across the country are looking for ways to fill the long summer months before Uni starts again in the autumn. Many will be looking for some sort of paid work to refill their bank accounts after a year at Uni. Having work experience behind you, especially in a relevant field, is of huge benefit when it comes to applying for graduate positions. But what happens if the jobs you are applying for needs criminal records checks? Do the same rules apply to students as to everyone else?   Criminal Records Checks - Not for All Jobs The first point to remember is that criminal records checks are not a requirement for every position. These sorts of checks used…
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04Apr 2019 by admin

DBS Checks and Being Charged to Work?

The system of DBS checks has been around for over a decade now, but the system is still largely misunderstood. This sort of check used to be called CRB checks, or criminal records bureau checks. It's a system of checking up on people who want to work in positions of responsibility. A DBS check is needed for a wide range of jobs, and often, employers will ask for the certificate before you start. One of the biggest employment sectors needing disclosure checks is healthcare. And recent reports seem to suggest that new starts in the NHS are being asked to pay for their own checks. What NHS Jobs Need DBS Checks? Don't automatically assume that every job working in the NHS will need criminal records checks. However, many will. Even…
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20Feb 2019 by admin

DBS Checks for Au Pairs

There is no official count of the number of au pairs in the UK. Estimates put the figure at around 100,000, with 75% of them working in London and the South-East. Employing an au pair is a sensible move for many working families. Au pairs look after children before school, and between school finishing and parents returning home. They might also do some light housework, or make meals. The children benefit from having a foreign language speaker in the house, and exposure to a different culture. In return, the au pair gets accommodation and food, and time free during the day to study, or pursue their own interests. It's an idea which works perfectly for many. However, one of the main difficulties is getting a good au pair, and knowing…
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