Written question asked by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2009. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

CRB Checks: Teachers

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what recent representations he has received on the retention of information on the outcomes of Criminal Records Bureau checks on teachers.

Answer: I am aware of representations made to the CRB in January 2009 by Southend-on-Sea borough council. The question concerned the retention of risk assessment information made by recruiting managers, including cases where an individual is appointed to a post after a CRB disclosure has been provided which includes relevant information. The CRB responded to the question, and DCSF officials undertook to consider the issue in the context of planned revisions to the Department's "Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment" guidance.

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