tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post4761897361522791630..comments2024-03-28T07:49:04.960+00:00Comments on nickhereandnow: Kid glovesnickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-7911889821765734662009-07-22T14:00:12.516+01:002009-07-22T14:00:12.516+01:00Liz - What puzzles me is why so many marginal peop...Liz - What puzzles me is why so many marginal people only loosely connected with schooling have to be so exhaustively vetted, even if a teacher's going to be present anyway. It seems completely over the top.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-47551135065340197402009-07-22T13:35:30.767+01:002009-07-22T13:35:30.767+01:00We already have the Criminal Records Bureau check ...We already have the Criminal Records Bureau check for anyone working with children, which is sensible, but it does seem silly that one-off guests to schools, such as writers, have to be so rigorously checked.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-65177010844003225832009-07-20T17:09:02.433+01:002009-07-20T17:09:02.433+01:00Leah - Glad you agree. There's been such an ou...Leah - Glad you agree. There's been such an outcry, I predict the government will soon be backtracking on this one.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-59408994581064923142009-07-20T14:08:18.708+01:002009-07-20T14:08:18.708+01:00Interesting discussion here as always, Nick!
My s...Interesting discussion here as always, Nick!<br /><br />My sister and I were just talking about this the other day, after she read the news item to me from the NYTimes--we both agree with you.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-80411530701078577272009-07-20T08:24:49.993+01:002009-07-20T08:24:49.993+01:00Brighid - Unfortunately it's still often the c...Brighid - Unfortunately it's still often the case in the UK that the whistleblowers get penalised and not those they've exposed. I'm glad he still thinks he did the right thing.<br /><br />www - Indeed, it's another stealth tax, as they call it here. Lots of extra cash for a penniless government. And you're right, abusers will just find another way of contacting children.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-2429732107179514952009-07-19T22:05:04.888+01:002009-07-19T22:05:04.888+01:00Follow the money, as always Nick,brand new bureacr...Follow the money, as always Nick,brand new bureacratic entity raking in the dough from suckers (much like airline 'security') and if I were a child molester last thing I'd do would be go through the test, right? I'd lurk behind the trees in the park or cruise in my car.<br />I get incensed with this nonsensical child protection stuff. No amount of these 'laws' will protect one child.<br />Arghhhhhhh.......!!!!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-75064215620453257502009-07-19T21:18:14.597+01:002009-07-19T21:18:14.597+01:00a family member of mine was forced out of his scho...a family member of mine was forced out of his school admin position because he blew the whistle on a couple of high school teachers using the schools computer for porn,etc. No it wasn't the big city either, it was a small town. He stands by his decision to get them removed from school, but the price was high. There needs to be accountability, but at what cost, another beauracey. <br />Parents need to Raise their children, be involved with their children, talk to their children, love their children.Brighidhttp://brighidsplace.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-8361345428074500502009-07-19T17:41:22.554+01:002009-07-19T17:41:22.554+01:00Hulla - You're right, it's a minefield. Th...Hulla - You're right, it's a minefield. They have to worry about anyone who comes in the classroom, and worry about their own behaviour. Who'd be a teacher?<br /><br />Ramana - Good to know that where you are cuddles and kisses are still okay. Yes, there are regular reports of child-molesting but is this new scheme really going to stop it?Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-53261457513399040042009-07-19T15:06:17.547+01:002009-07-19T15:06:17.547+01:00I have a recently returned from USA niece with a f...I have a recently returned from USA niece with a five year old daughter. In our culture, young children are given a cuddle and a kiss as a routine. My niece will have nothing of that even from close male relatives. I agree with Grannymar that the world has gone crazy, but, this I think is ridiculous. On the other hand, not a day passes without the papers reporting on some pervert molesting young children. I do not know what to make of all these things as, I cannot relate to such behaviour from either side.rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-52712555344641013892009-07-19T11:18:08.249+01:002009-07-19T11:18:08.249+01:00It's such a minefield for teachers, I feel sor...It's such a minefield for teachers, I feel sorry for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-83424328702150342322009-07-19T07:34:52.207+01:002009-07-19T07:34:52.207+01:00Baino - You're right, physical contact between...Baino - You're right, physical contact between teacher and pupil has become an absurdly controversial issue too. The slightest touch can now be interpreted as "abuse" so even hugging or cuddling can get you in trouble.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-25757152697311903712009-07-18T23:35:11.214+01:002009-07-18T23:35:11.214+01:00I agree.How the Hell did he get a job as a school...I agree.How the Hell did he get a job as a school janitor with that record? All people involved with children here have to have a criminal history check then an assessment is made as to their suitability. Clearly someone who might have been charged with a driving offence is not a threat to a child but you're so right. Teachers can't even 'touch' their students without fear of it being misconstrued as abuse or sexual attention. I feel guilty for carrying a camera sometimes but I'm no pervert I just want to take beautiful photographs and if a child wonders into my frame, so be it! At least being a woman, I'm not glared at as a man might be. Crazy indeed.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-28225877475302427682009-07-18T21:35:50.220+01:002009-07-18T21:35:50.220+01:00Grannymar - Would a young mother feel reassured by...Grannymar - Would a young mother feel reassured by all this obsessive vetting? Any amount of vetting still can't guarantee your child's safety.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-81005328901201601922009-07-18T20:39:10.366+01:002009-07-18T20:39:10.366+01:00The world has gone crazy! I would hate to be a yo...The world has gone crazy! I would hate to be a young mother nowadays.Grannymarhttp://grannymar.com/blognoreply@blogger.com