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jdog2050 · Joined: 17 Dec 2006

So is the new criminal background check the end of quick visa runs? Will veteran teachers be sent back home to get a new background check done?

lowpo · Joined: 01 Mar 2007

sojourner1 · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:25 pm Post subject:

Really no official announcement yet on how it will all play out. Teachers looking for a new visa for the new year are forced to play a waiting game right now with a bunch of speculation.

cj1976 · Joined: 26 Oct 2005

This will be difficult for UK citizens. We can't request criminal record checks independently. The employers have to do it on our behalf. However, if you're renewing at the same school, would you have to get another check done?

mrsquirrel · Joined: 13 Dec 2006

^ not quite true.

You can ask for that letter from your local constabulary which shows any convictions.

10 quid one. Forgot the name for now.

cj1976 · Joined: 26 Oct 2005

Dome Vans · Guest

cj1976 · Joined: 26 Oct 2005

The officer I talked to said that even if I did have a criminal record the Subject Access would not say what the offence was. It would merely state that they have the data on file. If you want to work with kiddies, the elderly and vulnerable etc, you need the full CRB, which is a lot more expensive and can only be requested by companies or employers.

Dome Vans · Guest

So technically, if my first check was clear and said no info on file, then there would be no need for a second check? Obviously if it said there was info on the file then this would lead to the CRS check?

Milwaukiedave · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Location: Goseong

As someone stated, the new regulations haven't come out yet. So this is all speculation at this point.

Dome Vans · Guest

The interviews at your own embassy is the new one to me.

But when I applied in April this year, I had to submit two references, criminal record check and a medical check, this was for an EPIK contract. It just depends on how deep they are going to make the criminal check. By the sounds of it the FBI check is gonna be a pain.

However I do think this is a very good step. If enough displeasure is shown about the interviews then they may just make the criminal check, references and medical check policy.

But as you say it's still speculation.

sojourner1 · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:31 am Post subject:

Of course, the lawmakers need to remember that most people who commit bad acts such as pedophilia, school shootings, rape, and murder do not have a criminal record. Duh! Risks like this usually cannot be detected with conventional methods such as a criminal background check and interview, but a basic check and health evaluation is the best bet they still have.

Inconvenience all those who are no problem to society is downright stupid and expensive for all parties involved. Until we get the technology to accurately profile people and predict what they will do, all these politically charged measures are senseless.

Brain scan and artificial intelligence personality profiling anyone? flame me on these ideas. Yes, AI brain scans will come about, but not this year.

Gwangjuboy · Joined: 08 Jul 2003 Location: England

Gwangjuboy · Joined: 08 Jul 2003 Location: England

zeppelin · Joined: 08 Jan 2005

The second two cannot be obtained unless you work in the UK. The basic disclosure can be obtained abroad and should be good enough anywhere. (anyone convicted of child sex offences for example wouldn't benefit from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and thus the basic check)[/quote]

Does anyone know what the procedure is to get the basic disclosure and where you can get one if you are abroad?