Between 25,000 and 30,000 people enrol on teacher training courses in the UK each year. When people do their teaching practice they come into close direct contact with children on a daily basis and are placed in a position of responsibility. Therefore, every trainee teacher must first apply for a DBS certificate before being allowed to work in a classroom, to check their criminal record for any relevant offences. What level of DBS check does a student teacher need? There are three levels of DBS check: Basic - for jobs with some responsibility, but not involving vulnerable groups,...
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There are 40.5 million people that hold a full UK driving license, with a further 8.8 million holding a provisional license. With so many people learning to drive, becoming a driving instructor is a good opportunity for somebody who enjoys driving and wants to make a career out of teaching others. It is important that you are aware of what is required and which checks are necessary to become a driving instructor. The official term for a driving instructor is Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). To become an ADI there are several steps you need to take before you become approved. This...
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More and more employers are asking for DBS checks, which are basically a background check to highlight any convictions or offences on an individual’s criminal record. But you may want to know what kind of jobs need DBS checks ahead of job-searching, so you don’t waste time if you won’t be eligible for the job based on a past misdemeanor. What are the different levels of DBS check? Depending on the activities involved in the job, you may need one of the following levels of DBS check: Basic DBS check - highlights unspent convictions only. Typically used for roles that have a...
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Most people associate DBS checks with jobs that involve working with children or vulnerable adults, such as teachers, care workers, nurses, doctors etc. In fact, it’s becoming more and more common for employers to ask for a DBS check for many different jobs, not just those that involve direct work with groups that come under safeguarding legislation. Here we take a look at some jobs that often require criminal record checks before starting, some of which you may not of initially thought require DBS checks. 1. Scrap Metal Merchants New scrap metal dealers are actually required by law...
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Preparing for an Ofsted inspection can be highly stressful for teaching staff, managers, and administration staff When Ofsted inspectors visit a school, everything and everyone comes under close scrutiny. So, if you’re due a visit from Department of Education Ofsted inspectors soon, then here’s a helpful guide to make sure you’re ready. What Happens During an Ofsted Inspection? The Office for Standard in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) is an organisation that is independent of government and is tasked with the role of visiting, inspecting, and reporting on the...
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