/Resources 241 0 R /Parent 19 0 R [7] It is an offence for any person who has been barred by the DBS to work or apply to work in Regulated Activity (whether paid or voluntary) with the group (children or adults) from which they are barred. /Type /Page 116 0 obj endobj >> << [citation needed] A copy of the completed certificate is sent to the applicant's home address. /Rotate 0 Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 >> 127 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /GS4 148 0 R The certificate will contain the same details as a standard certificate and, if the role is eligible, an employer can request that one or both of the DBS Barred Lists are checked. /Resources 321 0 R [27][28][29], Sociologist Frank Furedi has stated that CRB checks cannot provide a "cast-iron guarantee that children will be safe with a particular adult", and that their use has created an atmosphere of suspicion and is "poisoning" relationships between the generations, with many ordinary parents finding themselves regarded as "potential child abusers". Key developments in Scottish youth justice, Safeguarding Childhood: Early Intervention and Surveillance in a Late Modern Society, The Munro review of child protection: an appraisal, Poverty and social justice in the devolved Scotland: neoliberalism meets social democracy, Protecting Children Securing Their Safety: A Pre-legislative Consultation Paper on the Establishment of an Index of Adults Unsuitable to Work with Children, Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 Procedural Note: Determination Process, National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland Draft for Public Consultation, Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Guidance for Individuals, Organisation and Personal Employers, Stage 1: Report on Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Bill, Scottish Parliament Education Culture and Sport Committee, Stage 1: Report on the Protection of Children (Scotland) Bill, Vetting and Barring: Policy and Legislation in England and Wales, Child Protection Systems in the United Kingdom: A Comparative Analysis, Policy change under devolution: the prism of children's policy, Devolution and Power in the United Kingdom, People Like Us: The Report of the Review of the Safeguards for Children Living Away from Home, Vetting and Barring Scheme Communications Team, Punishing the Poor: The Neoliberal Government of Social Insecurity, Choosing with Care the Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Selection, Development and Management of Staff in Children's Homes, Lost in Care: Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into the Abuse of Children in Care in the Former County Council Areas of Gwynedd and Clwyd since 1974. << An Enhanced DBS check is suitable for people working with children or adults in certain circumstances such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care. Anyone barred << >> << [23], Enhanced DBS checks are for positions involving certain activities such as teaching children or treating adults and can also be obtained for certain other professions (for example, judicial appointments, RSPCA officers). endobj /Contents 184 0 R >> /Parent 25 0 R endobj /Resources 283 0 R 115 0 obj endobj /Resources 369 0 R /Type /Page >> /Resources 257 0 R If you already have a basic disclosure but cannot find your certificate and need to know your number you can contact us to ask for this. /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 20 0 R >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 62 0 obj /Contents 300 0 R /Parent 12 0 R /Rotate 0 << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 23 0 R << 70 0 obj << endobj /GS0 144 0 R endobj << endobj /Contents 278 0 R /Contents 316 0 R /Resources 255 0 R /GS1 145 0 R 1 0 obj << WebThe process by which the DBS provides criminal record data is called DBS Certificate or a DBS check (previously CRB check ). /Contents 208 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 3E4\5/oAP& RnW`/tOdcG/;BHK G|kft-d& ec)sZh#f84Be?IVp'Dd#P\(nOh*\G*3tieJ+Y@|~u /a#O:>:UWM@J >zy}ES%4|=v"1;%rVi5P!#Se@==. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /Resources 221 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CS0 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20C /DeviceCMYK 138 0 R] /Rotate 0 >> /Resources 345 0 R The chief executive is personally accountable to the Scottish Parliament for the efficient and effective operation and financial management of Disclosure Scotland and for performance against key targets. To submit an online referral, create a DBS online account and once logged in, select submit a referral. The DBS eligibility tool can be used to determine what type of check a role could be eligible for, as can our eligibility guidance. /Type /Page 59 0 obj Find out more about what will change. /Rotate 0 The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 says a child under the age of 12 years cannot commit an offence. /Resources 247 0 R /Type /Page 13 0 obj endobj << endobj experience. /Contents 204 0 R /Resources 339 0 R /Rotate 0 /Parent 21 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 227 0 R /Parent 5 0 R /CS0 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20C /DeviceCMYK 138 0 R] Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) | Advice guides | Royal /Contents 336 0 R << /F0 140 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] [citation needed] The applicant's criminal record is then accessed from the Police National Computer (PNC), as well as checked, if appropriate, against lists of people considered unsuitable to work with children and vulnerable people maintained by the DBS (formerly maintained by the Independent Safeguarding Authority. The Society welcomes the general principles of the Bill and the objectives of the Vetting and Barring provisions: /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /F1 164 0 R 111 0 obj 79 0 obj The new eligibility guidance applies to both staff and volunteer roles. 99 0 obj /Parent 24 0 R The DBS work to a number of standards for the criminal record checking service and barring case accuracy. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 176 0 R You can also ask for a paper application form, but it is quicker to apply online. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 187 0 R endobj You must do your own basic disclosure application. endobj /Im1 137 0 R Webthese vetting and barring requirements has become compulsory for a greater number of organisations. >> Disclosure Scotlands framework document shows what it does and how its managed. application/pdf /Resources 341 0 R /Resources 299 0 R /Parent 12 0 R /Parent 17 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 21 0 R /Parent 17 0 R /Rotate 0 Deliberately withholding this information may be an attempt to prevent conviction information being revealed and is an offence.If emailing, we cannot guarantee the security of information until it is in our possession, and will not take responsibility for such information until we receive it. /Type /Page The vetting and barring scheme has been developed in response to recommendation 19 of the Bichard Inquiry Report published in June 2004 by Sir Michael Bichard following his inquiry into the murder of two schoolgirls in Soham in 2002. /Contents 262 0 R /Rotate 0 endobj /Type /Pages My recommendations ensure, she wrote, that public protection is maintained whilst individual civil liberties are better /F6 168 0 R You'll need the following information to hand before you start your online application: You will also need a credit or debit card to pay online. /Kids [15 0 R 16 0 R 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R 20 0 R] /Contents 190 0 R Disclosure Scotland runs free training webinars to help employers understand the different types of disclosure. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 19 0 R /Type /Page >> endobj /quoteright /quotesinglbase /trademark /fi /fl /Lslash /OE /Scaron /Ydieresis /Zcaron /quotesingle 96 /grave 128 /bullet /dagger /daggerdbl /ellipsis /emdash /endash Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scotland /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> endobj [12] The restrictions imposed by the CRB check process have allegedly contributed to a shortage of adult volunteers in organizations such as Girlguiding UK. Amendment of the definition of School Care Accommodation. WebDefine Vetting and Barring Scheme. << /Type /Page endobj /Resources 239 0 R The police decide what (if any) additional information will be added to the certificate using the Quality Assurance Framework. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. /Resources 285 0 R /Parent 17 0 R /Rotate 0 /Parent 19 0 R /Resources 303 0 R /Subtype /Type1 endobj Job application form << /Type /Page /GS7 151 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Content may require purchase if you do not have access. /Rotate 0 /Resources 211 0 R /Type /Page A list of DBS contact information can be found on the DBS GOV.UK homepage. endobj << A Standard DBS check is suitable for certain roles, such as a security guard. >> You may need a criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland if you're applying for paid or unpaid work, volunteering, or things like applying to adopt a child. stream /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 108 0 obj endobj /Type /Page 57 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] The Bill also makes provision for sharing information for child protection purposes and to amend the definition of school care accommodation services. /Contents 310 0 R BBC News - Q&A: Vetting and barring scheme << About us - Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK WebProtecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme , published on 8 Februa ry 2006. /Parent 25 0 R /Parent 24 0 R << /Parent 17 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] For example, chatting up or having sex with another man. BBC News - Q&A: Vetting and barring scheme /Name /Helv Part 5 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 covers the reduction in scope of the definition of regulated activity, new services provided by DBS, and disregarding convictions and cautions for consensual gay sex. >> << /Type /Pages An individual can apply for a Basic check directly to DBS through our online application route, or an employer can apply for a basic check on an individuals behalf, through a Responsible Organisation, if they have consent. /Contents 200 0 R 128 0 obj >> If you want a basic disclosure for personal reasons rather than work purposes, apply where you live Disclosure Scotland (this service) if you live in Scotland, or the Disclosure and Barring Service if you live in England or Wales. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page Alternatively, you can complete the DBS paper referral form and send to: Disclosure and Barring Service /Type /Page << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> 112 0 obj /Type /Page /Contents 132 0 R /Resources 131 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 >> /Parent 19 0 R endobj endobj /Contents 240 0 R 20 0 obj The information contained on each type of check is different. endobj << /Parent 22 0 R /PDFDocEncoding 10 0 R 26 0 obj /Parent 24 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 1210.39 841.89] Scottish Executive The aim is that this service will reduce the need for unnecessary and ineligible Standard or Enhanced checks. >> /Type /Page /Contents 268 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and << /igrave /iacute /icircumflex /idieresis /eth /ntilde /ograve /oacute /ocircumflex /otilde Applications for basic disclosure will be processed according to the Scottish rules under the Rehabilitation periods for particular sentences section of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. /Resources 133 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> WebScottish Vetting and Barring Scheme Analysis of the Consultation 9 780755 962112 ISBN 0- 7559- 6211- 7 ISSN 0950 2254 ISBN 0-7559-6211-7 Price 5.00 >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Basic DBS checks can be obtained by the individual online through the DBS website or through a registered third party known as a "Responsible Organisation". 105 0 obj 120 0 obj Friday 9am to 3:30pm, Disclosure Scotland 63 0 obj >> 5 0 obj /Rotate 0 WebAlso, a Vetting and Barring Scheme contact centre is now live for queries about the Scheme on 0300 123 1111 (Lo-call) available Monday to Friday between 8am and 5.30pm, to help << 18 - archive.parliament.scot 88 0 obj PROTECTION OF VULNER ABLE GROUPS (SCOTLAND) BILL /Type /Page /Parent 20 0 R /Parent 20 0 R /Parent 11 0 R /Contents 180 0 R << endobj >> The minimum age at which someone can be asked to apply for a criminal record check is 16 years old. The Criminal Records Bureau, which is now part of DBS, was established under Part V of the Police Act 1997. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /dotlessi /lslash /oe /scaron /zcaron 160 /Euro 164 /currency 166 >> A PVG certificate contains all unspent and certain spent conviction information. /Resources 197 0 R 84 0 obj >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Find out about our commitment to publishing in Welsh. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << Regulated activity providers (employers or volunteer managers of people working in regulated activity in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland) and personnel suppliers have a legal duty to refer to DBS where certain conditions are met. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, some criminal convictions can be treated as 'spent' meaning they're not relevant to basic disclosure after a certain length of time. << /Parent 15 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Employers can then ask to see the certificate to ensure that they are recruiting suitable people into their organisation. endobj An Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check is also suitable for people working with children or adults in certain circumstances such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care. Our disclosure teams carry out DBS checks (previously known as CRB, or criminal record checks). The applicant and ID Checkers guides have both been updated and are available on /Rotate 0 /Contents 286 0 R endobj /Rotate 0 33 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] [9], An organisation which is entitled to ask exempted questions (under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) must register with the DBS, or a registered DBS Umbrella Body before they can request a DBS check on an applicant. /Rotate 0 119 0 obj /Rotate 0 CRB News - Bradford /Count 10 /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 36 0 obj /GS6 150 0 R endobj /Contents 320 0 R law endobj endobj >> >> We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Weband to make a number of technical changes to facilitate the operation of Disclosure Scotland. /Contents 352 0 R /Contents 338 0 R << << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> >> More information regarding barring referrals can be found in our barring referrals guidance. /Type /Page endobj Huntley had been hired in November 2001, before the CRB came into force. /Parent 22 0 R The CRB had been due to partner with the ISA in administering the newly created Vetting and Barring Scheme from 2009. [citation needed] The applicant applies to the DBS with their application countersigned by the DBS Registered Organisation or Umbrella Body. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] If you need a basic disclosure for a job or volunteering role in Scotland, use this service, which is provided by Disclosure Scotland. >> WebDocument laying out the Scottish Government's proposals for a revised vetting and barring scheme for those working with children and protected adults in Scotland following a consultation exercise. >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page PO Box 3963 You can apply online for a basic disclosure about yourself. In 2009, the Home Office launched a programme to increase the efficiency of safeguarding services. >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 18 0 R Anyone can apply for a basic disclosure certificate. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Disclosure Scotland continually monitor PVG scheme members' records for vetting information including criminal convictions that may affect their suitability to work with vulnerable groups. [15] If the check is clean the organisation may provisionally employ the applicant, subject to an increased level in supervision, until the return by post of the full disclosure. endobj /Contents 264 0 R >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj The purpose of this article is to explore aspects of the possibilities of, and limits to, devolution by refracting it through the lens of vetting and barring policy in England and Scotland from 1997 to 2010. >> We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. endobj << This briefing sets out current vetting and barring arrangements for England and Wales. Phone: 0300 020 0040 Find out about call charges Opening hours Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 9am to 3:30pm Disclosure Scotland are closed on all Glasgow public holidays. << /Type /Page >> /ColorSpace << /Type /Metadata /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Rotate 0 /BaseFont /ZapfDingbats /Type /Page 46 0 obj Disclosure Scotland will only do this after an independent review for either: Find out more about behaviour under the age of 12 and disclosure. << /Type /Page /Contents 226 0 R 41 0 obj >> endobj >> /Contents 196 0 R /Rotate 0 /Contents 292 0 R >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] /Parent 23 0 R << << /Contents 368 0 R >> /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 /Resources 275 0 R /FICL#3AEnfocus 2 0 R << /Resources 215 0 R /Rotate 0 BBC News /Type /Page Preventing Unsuitable Individuals from Working with University of Edinburgh/NSPCC Child Protection Research Centre E-mail: Connie.Smith@ed.ac.uk, https://doi.org/10.1017/S1474746413000171, Get access to the full version of this content by using one of the access options below. /Kids [120 0 R 121 0 R 122 0 R 123 0 R 124 0 R 125 0 R 126 0 R 127 0 R 128 0 R 129 0 R] endobj 94 0 obj [21], The standard DBS check is primarily for positions of high responsibility (for example, accountancy and security). endobj The Update Service is an online subscription, for Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks, that allows applicants to keep their DBS certificates up-to-date and allows employers to view an applicants certificate. /Parent 18 0 R /DA (/Helv 0 Tf 0 g ) 16 0 obj Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, your address details for the past 5 years, your National Insurance number (if you have one), your passport number (if you have a passport it can be from any country), your driving licence number, for either a full or provisional licence (if you have a licence), your non-UK identity card number (if you have one). /Parent 25 0 R endobj The type of check you need depends on the work you're doing or the role you're carrying out. /Parent 23 0 R [23] An individual may only be checked against one or both barred lists if their job role is classified as a "Regulated Activity" with children and/or adults under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, as amended. 2006-08-21T15:17:12+01:00 /Type /Page You can change your cookie settings at any time. /CS1 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20CV /DeviceCMYK 139 0 R] 118 0 obj /Rotate 0 << << >> 18 0 obj It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. /PitStop 7 0 R /Contents 206 0 R Publications also include our board and committee minutes. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /Resources 243 0 R /Parent 23 0 R endobj 23 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 306 0 R /Type /Page 125 0 obj In January 2006, following controversies resulting from cases where staff had been hired by schools before a full CRB check had been carried out, the Department for Education and Skills stated: "Employers should obtain a CRB Enhanced Disclosure in respect of all teachers they recruit before the person is placed in a school." /Contents 230 0 R This includes all that Enhanced certificate does, plus a check of the appropriate DBS Barred List. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] If you want a basic disclosure for personal reasons rather than work purposes, apply where you live Disclosure Scotland if you live in Scotland, or the Disclosure and Barring Service if you live in England or Wales. << WebScottish Vetting and Barring Scheme Analysis of the Consultation 9 780755 962112 ISBN 0- 7559- 6211- 7 ISSN 0950 2254 ISBN 0-7559-6211-7 Price 5.00 >> /Parent 16 0 R /Im1 137 0 R endobj /Parent 21 0 R /Resources 305 0 R << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' WebScottish Vetting and Barring Number - Do not complete. /Resources 297 0 R /Contents 252 0 R ), Devolution in Practice 2006: Public Policy Differences within the UK, The Impact of Devolution on Social Policy, Devolution and approaches to social policy, Public Inquiries into Residential Abuse of Children, Criminal justice in post-devolutionary Scotland, The Public Inquiry into the Shootings at Dunblane Primary School on 13 March 1996, Department for Education and Schools, Department of Health and Home Office, Vetting and Barring Scheme Remodelling Review Report and Recommendations, Department for Education and Schools, Department of Health, Home Office, The Protection of Children Act 1999: A Practical Guide to the Act for all Organisations Working with Children, Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety, Choosing to Protect: A Guide to Using the Protection of Children Northern Ireland [POC NI] Service, Coalition Government in Northern Ireland: social policy and the lowest common denomiator thesis, Devolution and Social Citizenship in the UK, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Bill: Key Issues, Spice Briefing, The Government of Scotland: Public Policy Making after Devolution, Policy convergence and divergences in Scotland under devolution, Policy convergence, transfer and learning in the UK under devolution, Does devolution make a difference? >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 363 0 R /Type /Page /Rotate 0 << [6] Its equivalent agencies are Disclosure Scotland in Scotland and Access Northern Ireland in Northern Ireland, although convictions from every part of the UK appear on it. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Over 200 responses were received to the consultation, although this /Contents 244 0 R /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Im2 162 0 R It examines the current position and developments in 2010. >> << for this article. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 24 0 R Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information. /GS3 147 0 R /Parent 25 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /F5 167 0 R Friday 9am to 3:30pm /Count 5 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 333 0 R Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. << Well send you a link to a feedback form. endobj 95 0 obj /Type /Pages /Parent 18 0 R << Apply for basic disclosure - mygov.scot /Type /Page This is when an employer, volunteer manager, or other organisation has concerns that someone has either caused harm or has the potential to cause harm to vulnerable groups and submits a barring referral to DBS. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' /Type /Page >> 81 0 obj 110 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] If you want to be notified when an update is made to the DBS GOV.UK website, or new content is added, you can subscribe with your email address, here. /Contents 210 0 R 11 0 obj /Parent 23 0 R DBS basic checks can be obtained by members of the public but enhanced checks are only available to organisations and only for those professions, offices, employments, work and occupations listed in the Exceptions Order (1975) to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974[18] as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. >> /Contents 178 0 R endobj >> /Contents 182 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 2 0 obj /Kids [110 0 R 111 0 R 112 0 R 113 0 R 114 0 R 115 0 R 116 0 R 117 0 R 118 0 R 119 0 R] DBS can only bar a person from working within regulated activity with children or adults if we believe the person is, has been, or might in the future be, engaged in regulated activity. 113 0 obj /Parent 16 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. /Rotate 0 /Type /Page Key aims of the programme were to reduce the cost of running the disclosure service, through customers using a new and cheaper update service rather than continuing to use existing types of disclosure certificates. 17 0 obj << /Type /Page /Count 5 << You will not get a refund unless Disclosure Scotland has made an error. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. << endobj /Contents 274 0 R /Parent 25 0 R /CC 14 0 R [13], Under the Care Standards Act (2000), the Department for Health introduced an adult version of List 99 named 'POVA first' on 26 July 2004,[14] this was later renamed 'ISA Adult First' and finally; 'DBS Adult First'. 93 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 96 0 obj 31 0 obj 77 0 obj /Parent 18 0 R /Contents 348 0 R >> /Rotate 0 This will take away the requirement for organisations to have /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, how we work and our corporate publications, Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, Disclosure Scotland Annual Report and Accounts, Disclosure Scotland Board meeting minutes, Disclosure Scotland Audit and Risk Committee minutes. /Helv 8 0 R /Resources 209 0 R /Contents 212 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page Disclosure Scotland's Corporate Plan sets out how the organisation will change its services between 2021 and 2025. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 295 0 R /Font << >> WebTo submit an online referral, create a DBS online account and once logged in, select submit a referral. /Parent 17 0 R [22], In addition to the information provided on a Standard certificate, the Enhanced certificate involves an additional check with the police,[23] who check if any other information is held on file that may be relevant (for instance, information that has not led to a criminal conviction but may indicate a danger to vulnerable groups). /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /acircumflex /atilde /adieresis /aring /ae /ccedilla /egrave /eacute /ecircumflex /edieresis Service is accepted by post or by email. /Parent 21 0 R /Rotate 0 73 0 obj All calls to the above number are recorded for record keeping, training and quality assurance.We cannot guarantee the security of information until it is in our possession, and will not take responsibility for such information until we receive it.Go to the DBS online tracking service to check on the progress of an application. /GS5 149 0 R WebSince that report was published, the Scottish Ministers and UK Government have accepted all the recommendations and have been working to implement them. WebOne research strand is the protection of children in community settings and includes the systems for vetting adults working with children and barring unsuitable people from such positions. /Rotate 0 /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] /Parent 15 0 R /Parent 16 0 R << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Type /Page endobj stream /Parent 24 0 R /Resources 135 0 R >> /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 /Contents 334 0 R Disclosure Scotland checks and shares information about people's criminal records. WebThe legislation establishes a vetting and barring scheme for England, Wales and Northern Ireland similar to the scheme established by this Act for Scotland. You will not get a refund unless Disclosure Scotland has made an error. /Parent 18 0 R << /Resources 267 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data.