Will A Criminal Record Show Up On A Working With Children Check?

Yes, your criminal record will show up on a working with children check. It will depend on whether your conviction is spent or unspent, whether you have been charged (heard, unheard or dismissed) and your juvenile records (if there are any).

There are certain offences that lead to an automatic bar against working with children and there are other offences that lead to a potential risk assessment by a children’s guardian to assess whether you are a fit and proper person to work with children. However, if you are charged and convicted with a traffic offence that does not involve any dangerous, reckless or negligent acts involving a child, your criminal record should not prevent you from an approval of your working with children check. Remember, when considering whether a working with children check can be approved, the safety, welfare and well-being of children, and in particular, protecting them from child abuse, is the paramount consideration.

This article is a short summary of the basics related to a criminal record on a working with children check. How your criminal record will affect your capacity of obtaining a working with children check will differ depending on the circumstances of your offence/s. It is highly recommended you seek advice from one of our experienced criminal defence lawyers at First Offence Legal and expect a call directly after your enquiry is made!