If you have been convicted of a certain offence, the chief executive of a key agency may grant you an exemption. This means they can let you work with children even if you have been convicted of something that would normally stop you. The chief executive will only grant you an exemption if they think you will not put children's safety at risk.

The chief executive can decide that your exemption has conditions or limitations. They must be satisfied that you will not pose an undue risk to children's safety if you are working with them. You can be granted an exemption to work as a core worker if the chief executive agrees it is safe.