CRB checks

[Dance FX]

I have been lucky here as being a registered childminder ofsted have had myself and all my family enhanced CRB checked.

Anyone over the age of 16 who come into regular contact with the children in my care have to be checked and if i have an un checked visitor I am not allowed to leave them alone with the children, even to go make a cup of tea!

I agree that you should make it clear to the customer that you must have at least one other adult in the room with you at all times.

Sarah

[KrazyKaz]

I am enhanced CRB checked via a fostering agency, as my mate is a foster carer and put my name down as additional support in case of emergency.

You can go to the police station or even online for a voluntary check, but it will be just basic and costs about £10

I do majority kids parties and have never been asked for CRB certificate, although I do carry it with me.

I believe, you cannot get an Enhanced CRB yourself, it has to be requested by another party eg. School, Youth Clubs, Guides, Cubs etc. and they cover the cost.

[Corabar Steve]

Looky here

[rob1963]

this starting to get a little expensive. So lets say £180 for a crb check, upto £160 for PLI and what ever the price for PAT just to be legal and safe. i know its a requirement but still?????

Don't worry, Tom.

It all goes down as business expenses, which reduces your net profit, and therefore your tax liability too!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I have an enhanced disclosure as I'm a school governor, but it is not transferable.

[Shaun]

I currently have 2 CRB's. A disclosure provided by a local school I play at frequently, and an enhanced disclosure provided by a charity I help out occasionally.

[Tom]

i knew about this one. but when would i need this kind of licence for. at the moment i dont have any kind of cover of licence but next year i will getting pli, pat and a new proper website just to get myself started then i wil get crb and now the pml (public music licence) i think it is. not sure. haven't read up on it at all.

[rob1963]

Tom,

Depending on where you work & the kind of gigs you do, you may well find that you don't need a licence.

You can check the details at the following link:

http://djlicence.org.uk/pdffiles/Lic...0Royalties.pdf

Rob.

[Tom]

cheers for that. so after having a look, i should be ok really, providing that the venue or oganiser has a PPL then i should be ok. But i was thinking about getting one just to be on th safe side. I dont fancy doing a disco and some one turns and tells me off to put it easy.

i want to start to be legal and do it the right way.

[Little_John]

The Promoter is responsible for the performance music licences.

If the guests are there at the free invitation of the Host/promoter it's a private party, and there is no PRS/mcps to pay (typ a wedding or birthday)

If the guests have paid for admission it's a public event and the promoter should account for royalties. Rarely will the performer have to pay!