Registration: a double-edged sword?
Sir Michael tells Children Now: "Everyone working in schools in any capacity should be subject to enhanced disclosure, and I think that includes people working for short periods of time. It was the NSPCC in particular who made the point to us that, actually, it's not so much which post you hold, it's whether or not children perceive you to be in a position of trust."
When asked how far registration should extend, he says: "I've been careful not to say this is mandatory for anyone who comes into contact with children.
Employers will be the ones who should take the decision about whether a particular post should be registered, because by and large it looks as if employers are being pretty cautious and responsible. Therefore, I don't have a great concern that they're going to exclude some posts they should include."
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