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Singing lessons and CRB checks.

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queenceleste · 26/01/2009 10:05

We're just considering giving ds some singing lessons as a present from some relatives. I've found a good teacher but I'm wondering about the etiquette of asking about CRB.
Obviously I should simply ask, but feel a bit embarrassed to do so. Also this teacher belongs to a Musical association. If I ring them to check his crb status, will they tell him?
Pathetic of me I know, I just wonder if I should just ask him himself! I just never have before because ds has never had one on one teaching before like this.

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queenceleste · 26/01/2009 11:07

Thanks! I'll just ask, I know the crb check only tells you about past convictions but that's better than nothing I guess!

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boccadellaverita · 26/01/2009 10:59

I think anyone offering unsupervised tuition to children has to have a CRB check. Ask him. If he takes offence, look for another teacher.

AMumInScotlandsAMumForAThat · 26/01/2009 10:57

I think you should simply ask him - anyone who works with children will understand that parents are concerned, and he shouldn't be offended at the question. Or you can phone the association, again they can't mind people asking such an obvious question.

igivein · 26/01/2009 10:55

Just ask! They won't be offended. But remember that all a crb check tells you is that the person hasn't been caught doing anything, rely on your gut instincts about the person. If they're any good they'd also be happy for you to speak to the parents of other students.

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queenceleste · 26/01/2009 10:38

bump

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