Although teachers, youth workers and other professionals are already police checked, a new vetting scheme could mean parents can check the histories of music teachers, sports coaches and others working with young people.
Such a scheme is being introduced in the UK in November next year in line with the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act, which came into force in the UK last month.
Under that law, people working with children or vulnerable adults have to be registered under a vetting and barring scheme. The system will be overseen by a new Independent Safeguarding Authority, who will work closely with the Criminal Records Bureau.
