i got a caution in 2001 for possession of class a+b substances, but i was told that it would disappear after three years - now i need to get a criminal records bureau check for a teaching course application. when i looked at the crb site it says that cautions do show up; should i be worried about this?
2007-02-13 04:12:11 · 7 answers · asked by bob b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
it will - this is because for the type of course you want to do you will need an enhanced disclosure.
2007-02-13 04:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by D B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you go onto the website for CRB you will find all the information you need - there is an online explanation you can print out ....
however my understanding is that, depending on the caution, you have roughly between 2 and 6 years (manslaughter and murder and other crimes are a different matter) for that caution to be on record .... you will need to check with the CRB whether you can now apply to have your caution removed - as you have proved you won't commit this offence again .....
But as everyone else has said - it's better to be up front and honest ... the likelihood of this coming back to bite you on the bum if you don't are beyond my ability to calculate - but my experience says it will ..... also by being honest you prevent a future possibility of someone or situation compromising you..... ie your being forced into a situation because you're afraid of your training/school finding out .... clear your sheet and clear your conscience .....
2007-02-15 13:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not if you are honest. I work in education and it is important that all staff have an enhanced CRB check to make sure that they have no records of abusing children. It could be that the caution wont show but either way it is best to explain the situation. this will prove your honesty. there are plenty of teachers who have minor offences against their name, (teachers are human too!) and the schools I work in know and understand this, and value the staff for their commitment to enhance young people's learning. If you can say that you have learned from the caution that you recieved and no longer have anything to do with illegal substances and your reasons for wanting to teach are sound then you will be fine. If you decide not to disclose and the caution shows up it will be more difficult to explain. If it does not show up then all to the better good. Good luck.
2007-02-13 12:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the caution it can stay on file for up to 6 years and will show up on your CRB. The best thing to do is to inform the employer of the caution, at least you're honest, that way when it shows on the CRB certificate they won't be shocked. I mean honesty is one of the things they are looking for from people working in education settings.
2007-02-16 08:35:10 · answer #4 · answered by Babygurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the crb site says that cautions to do show up yes
you should tell the people you are applying to from the start, because they dont always mind if you have convictions, but they do mind if you dont tell them in the first place
2007-02-13 12:22:02 · answer #5 · answered by Pinkgemgem 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will, you will need to explain to your prospective employers why someone who has used drugs should be allowed near to young impressionable people. Mistakes are forgiven but you must be able to show the past is behind you. If you are still using then you should be worried as you are bound to be asked if you have anything you would like to tell them.
If you are up against candidates who have no such issues then you may find yourself at a disadvantage, so you will have to work harder in your interview to impress.
Some mistakes we make in life follow us around for a long time.
Good luck.
2007-02-20 18:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by noeusuperstate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
2007-02-20 23:34:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋