Backlog in screening.THOUSANDS of children could be put in danger because of a backlog Backlog The total value of sales orders waiting to be fulfilled. Notes: This figure is used mainly in the manufacturing industry. Increases or decreases in a company's backlog indicate the future direction of sales and earnings. in police checks on school staff. More than 65,000 teachers, assistants and nursery nurses - who have been offered jobs - are waiting to be cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau. The Professional Association of Teachers warned yesterday that schools were agreeing to take on staff from teacher supply agencies who have not been vetted. The Department for Education and Skills The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) was a United Kingdom government department between 2001 and 2007. It was responsible for the education system and children's services in England. On 28 June 2007 the department was split in two by Gordon Brown. said: "This is scaremongering. People cannot work in schools without background checks." |
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