At Thomas L. Wells, we truly value and appreciate the dedicated support of our parent and community volunteers. Whether you are helping in a classroom, joining us on a field trip, or a parent driver for a sports event, your involvement makes a difference for our students.
To ensure the continued safety of our school community, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) requires specific police background checks for all volunteers. We are sharing this information again to ensure all families are prepared for the upcoming school year.
There are two distinct types of checks:
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Volunteer Role
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Required Check
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Cost
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Day Trips & In-School (Classrooms, drivers, etc.)
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Level 2: Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
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Free
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Overnight Trips & Coaching
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Level 3: Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
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$26.72
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Note for Level 2 Applicants: You must provide a letter from the school on official letterhead confirming your volunteer role. Please email me at sophie.young@tdsb.on.ca to request this letter before starting your application.
How to Apply
If you reside in Toronto, you can complete your application online through the Toronto Police Service (TPS).
- Website: TPS Police Record Checks
- TDSB Unique Agency Code: please find the code in your child's agenda in the first few pages under the section VOLUNTEERS
Please note: If you live outside of Toronto, you must apply through your local police service (e.g., Durham, York, or Peel).
Submitting Your Results
Once you receive your results, please follow these steps to be cleared by the Board:
- Email your scanned copy to: policereferencecheckoffice@tdsb.on.ca
- Include the School Name: Mention "Thomas L. Wells P.S." in your email.
- Include this Mandatory Declaration: You must type the following statement in the body of your email: The attached document is a copy of the original, and it has not been altered in any way."
Important: Please do not bring your results to the school office. Schools are not permitted to keep copies of clearances; they must be processed directly by the TDSB PRC office.
Next Steps
If you plan on volunteering in any capacity during the next school year, please complete this check as soon as possible. Processing times can vary.
Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to call the school office.
For more information about police check application procedures or general inquiries, the TDSB Police Reference Check Office can be reached at 416-393-0759