CRB check for childminding

roobyroo07

I have decided to retrain as a childminder but before I begin would like a little advice regarding the crb check.

My partner (who is now 46) was charged with assault (against another adult) a couple of times as a teenager - went to court and received fines (not imprisoned).

Does anyone know if this will prohibit me from looking after other peoples children in my own home?

liz-paul

I can't be sure but I think the CRB check in this instance only looks at offences realting to children. The National Child Minding Association (NCMA) might be able to give you a more definitive answer before you get as far as social services.

Racheldevon

An enhanced CRB disclosure will need to be completed for each member of the household including an adult children living at home. Whether adult or child related is irrelvant - an enhanced disclosure will show all offences. As to potential barriers this will depend on your local authority/association processes, for example in some organisations if the incident was not related to children, was considerable time ago etc, and may have processes around crb risk assessments following a positive disclosure to weigh up the potential risk in such cases. Take some guidance from the governing organisation in your area that support childminders