Safer recruitment
You decide to do nothing as you have spoken to Mary and she re-assured you there is nothing to worry about.
A month later, Mary’s PVQ scheme record finally arrives. However, you notice that there is a conviction listed on the record. The date of this conviction shows that it happened about 6 years ago. There are no other items listed on the PVG scheme record. You speak to Mary about this. Play the video and then decide what you should do next. Please choose one of the three options below.
What's your next step?
Option 1: You accept Mary’s explanation that it was genuine mistake that she forgot to declare the conviction and allow her to continue working.
Option 2: You suspend Mary pending an investigation to determine her suitability for the post.
Option 3: Mary has been in post for a month without any difficulty so you decide to keep her on despite the conviction.