Depending how often the CRB checks are repeated, this must be a very good idea and will only minimise the risk to our children (‘Union claims CRB checks on existing school staff are waste of money’, PersonnelToday.com, 3 February).
Re-checking ensures that any convictions which occur after the initial check are highlighted, thereby allowing for appropriate action to then be taken.
I do not see why it causes stress to members if they have nothing to hide, unless of course you mean the financial worry.
Emma Wynne
HR manager,
St Andrew’s Group of
Hospitals