Looks like we are moving another step closer to having a national database of people….the next thing they will be taking DNA samples at birth. :?
Although, in theory, a record of all children is a good idea……I am all in favour of protecting children…..but surely it isn’t a good thing to allow so many people access to these records?
Fine…the Police and Doctors….but teachers???? :?
Do they mean just the headmasters….or can any teacher have a check into a child’s background? Why should they have access to a child’s family/medical history – anything they need to know they should already have info on.
I think a system like this could be abused…mistakes happen…people can be accused of things that aren’t true (how many innocent parents have had their child put on an at risk register?)
I just hope that they regulate it properly, don’t allow too many people free access to it, and genuinely use it to help troubled children.