 Huntley managed to get a job as a school caretaker despite his past |
Parents are being reassured that school staff in Guernsey undergo stringent checks before being employed by the Education Council. It follows news that Soham schoolgirl murderer Ian Huntley had a string of previous allegations against him which were not flagged up before he was employed as a school caretaker.
The Council said all teaching staff applying for work in Guernsey were asked to provide photographic ID, together with the original copies of their qualifications.
The process was in line with guidance from the UK.
However, the council said caretakers and cleaners were not asked for proof of ID, as they were almost exclusively local residents.
Anyone applying to work with children in Guernsey had to go through a criminal record check and a second enhanced investigation detailing confidential child protection information.
The Council said it worked closely with police and UK agencies to ensure full checks were carried out.
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