of who they live with are 'unfair' and 'ineffective', nurseries
claim.
Early years providers want the rules on disqualification by association amended because they say the law penalises staff for a violent offence committed by someone living under the same roof.
Under the current legislation, an individual living in a household with someone who is disqualified from working with children may also be disqualified by association. This applies to household members such as partners, children - including foster children - flatmates and lodgers.
Employing someone who is disqualified is an offence.
However, DBS checks do not cover disqualified by association, as this would mean accessing third-party information. The onus is on early years providers to find out if this applies to any staff members by developing declaration forms that should be completed by employees annually.
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