20 May 2016
Keep Kids Safe: #parentscheckthecheck!
Parents or carers who engage the services of a private tutor or coach have an important role to play in helping to keep their children safe. From 1st April 2016 adults who provide private tuition or coaching services to children will need to obtain a new Working With Children Check.
The Certificate for Self Employed People will no longer be valid after their expiry date and the certificate holders will need to apply for a new Working With Children Check. Parents or carers should ask their child's tutor or coach for their name, date of birth and their Working With Children Check number.
They must then go online and verify the tutor or coach is not barred from working with children in NSW. Verifying that a tutor or coach can work with children is quick and easy–just follow the simple steps at www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/parentscheckthecheck
If you suspect that an adult is providing services to children without a Working With Children Check you can go online to make a confidential report or phone (02) 92867219.
Help to keep kids safe by sharing #parentscheckthecheck with your family and friends through your own social media networks.