Hello Spiders, This is really making us all think, isn't it!
When I went into the schools in which I taught lace-making, as an after-school activity, there was always a teacher present, so they didn't think that a CRB was necessary, as the teacher was always on the spot. (One of the teachers even joined the class!) However, one of my children's private classes folded because a friend (!) of one of the mothers asked if she had checked that I was CRB checked. I wrote to my then MP who, after quite a long time, replied that, as I was going into the childen's homes, where a parent or guardian was always present, then I didn't need any additional checks - especially as I was self-employed anyway. This took so long to sort out, that I gave up on that class - felt sorry for the children who had been enjoying it, but felt that, if the mother was going to listen to too many of her pals, with all sorts of criticism, I could do without all the hassle. The other three children's classes continued without any bother, so I felt quite happy with that. However, I do agree that they take the CRB checks to laughable levels. Surely one check should be enough for any and alll activities, not separate ones for Guides, Cubs, Brownies, schools, lace tutors and anything else they can make a bit of maney on... Carol in North Norfolk UK 'Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.' ----- Original Message ----- From: "lynrbai...@desupernet.net" <lynrbai...@desupernet.net> Subject: Re: [lace] Teaching children . A UNIFIED BACKGROUND CHECK FOR LACE TEACHERS!! > >Hi All > > - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
