All teacher candidates enrolled in any Ontario Faculty of Education must have a police record check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Check, before they can enter into schools in Ontario for their Experiences in Schools placement.

A Vulnerable Sector Police Check MUST be completed in the jurisdiction which you are currently living. The “current” address you use on the Police Check application must match the jurisdiction of the Police Department through which you are applying (i.e. if you applying through the Kingston Police Department, you must use your Kingston address, if you are applying through the Peterborough Police Department, you must use your Peterborough address).  Candidates can use their residence address (if applicable) as their current address if necessary.  Police departments do require proof of residency (e.g. lease agreement, utility bill, etc.) with your name on it in order to proceed with your Police Check.

Not all Ontario District School Boards accept the Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC) ID card.  It is therefore recommended that you obtain your Police Check from a Police Department.

Candidates obtaining a Police Check from the Toronto Police Department must contact the Practicum Office to request a Consent to Disclosure form for that department.  This form must be printed on legal sized paper to be accepted by the Toronto Police Dept.  The Toronto Police Department has a 10-12 week wait list for Police Checks.  You must use your Toronto address when obtaining a police check through the Toronto Police Department.

All candidates must show their Vulnerable Sector Screening to the Practicum Office or Concurrent Education Office for Queen's-Trent candidates, for verification prior to starting the Experiences in Schools placement.