Request the Appropriate Background Check

Choose the appropriate check

The type of police record check available and appropriate for child care can depend on the role and the local police service. A vulnerable sector check may be relevant when the position involves trust or authority over children. Confirm current requirements with the police service that will process the request.

Let the candidate request it

The candidate normally applies through the police service where they live and follows that service’s identity and consent process. Do not ask a candidate to send sensitive identity documents through ordinary email.

Review the result carefully

Confirm the candidate’s name, the type of check, the issuing organization, and the date. Ask questions about anything that is unclear and follow applicable privacy and human-rights requirements when making a decision.

Use several safeguards

A background check is one part of screening. Combine it with interviews, reference checks, document verification, a clear agreement, and ongoing communication.