Volunteering in school - CRB check needed?

I want to volunteer full-time (until a job comes up) as a classroom assistant in my old primary school, if they'll accept - does anyone know the situation with CRB checks? Will I need one just to volunteer?

if anyone can help me- thanks!

Reply 1

Mrs_F

Yes you will need one to volunteer. You will still be working with children and so will need to be cleared.

Reply 2

santogold

I didn't need on at a primary school in bethnal green, london, but normally you need one.

Reply 3

PepsiMax3

CRB checks in schools are compulsory for people working in schools. I can't believe that any school would allow anyone to be in contact with children without one. No offence but you could be anyone. As a parent I would not be happy.

Reply 4

lovelee-jublee

I think it's a requirement to get a CRB check before undertaking any work where you are in contact with vulnerable people, including children. It's only about £36 and it arrives within a few weeks. Best thing to do is contact any schools you want to volunteer in and see what they say.

Reply 5

santogold

The school I volunteered at didn't care much. I didn't stay long either.

Reply 6

PepsiMax3

yourjoyismylow

The school I volunteered at didn't care much. I didn't stay long either.

I don't blame you either. That is shocking that they didn't require a CRB check. I'm sure its compulsory now especially after the Holly and Jessica case.

Reply 7

santogold

PepsiMax3

I don't blame you either. That is shocking that they didn't require a CRB check. I'm sure its compulsory now especially after the Holly and Jessica case.

It was very simple: I emailed a few schools asking to undertake work experience. They called back within a day, asking me to come in the next day.
I'd say they wanted to save on employing TAs to be honest....

Looking into HLTA jobs at the moment.