Will this affect chances of working with children?

[HeavensToBertie]

Am hoping be enrolled onto a teacher training course next year.

Was given a caution for possession of cannabis 14 years ago (as a stupid mouthy teenager). Have moved on from stupid mouthy teenager days but was wondering if this would appear on a CRB check? If so, would there be any point in applying for the course?

[vj32]

Its difficult to know if it will appear. You could ask these people as they might be able to give you a clear answer. They are called Nacro and work with ex-offenders so should be up to date on the law:

Worried about a criminal record? Call our Resettlement Plus Helpline
on 020 7840 6464 [email protected] Monday?Friday 9am?5pm

You could also ring the uni you want to apply to and ask for advice - ring the specific department ie PGCE not just the general number. It will not prevent you becoming a teacher, unless it was something more than you suggest, or unless it does come up on CRB and you are considered to have knowingly tried to cover it up.

[SeenButNotHeard]

Be honest about this in your application - do not wait for the caution to come up on your enhanced CRB check and it is far less likely to have an impact on you getting onto your course.

FWIW - I know two teachers who have cautions for possession of cannabis and it did not effect them getting places on courses, or subsequent job applications.

Good Luck!

[prh47bridge]

If you were given a caution it should appear on your enhanced CRB check. However, as SeenButNotHeard says, that does not mean it will bar you from becoming a teacher. Be honest and up front about it and I'm sure you will be fine.

[JustAnotherSod]

I'd echo that also - the LEA is used to work for would take a dim view of any ofences which were not declared by the applicant and subsequently came to light on the CRB check - even more so than those who stated any offences initially.

[sneezecakesmum]

Agree with all the above, it will probably show on the Enhanced CRB check. But it is so minor, I bet 90% of teachers have smoked a joint, along with ex president Clinton. Just prempt it and make light of the matter.