§ Mr. PickthallTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many employees in the education service require CRB checks; what the total cost of those checks is; and who pays for them. [133301]
§ Mr. MilibandAll new employees in the education service who have regular contact with children require a CRB check on appointment and some staff need to be checked when they move between posts. Fees for CRB checks are set at 24 for a Standard Disclosure and 29 for an Enhanced Disclosure. Disclosures for volunteers are free of charge. I am not able to provide information on numbers of employees or the total costs involved as my Department does not hold this information. The cost of Disclosures falls to individuals, but some employers may decide to pay the fee on their behalf.