Criminal Records Bureau Disclosures

We no longer act as an umbrella body for the Criminal Records Bureau.  The Criminal Records Bureau website offers a search facility so that you can find a different umbrella body in the local area.

The new "ISA" scheme that was to come into force on 26th June 2010 has been postponed by the Government, pending a review of the way that checks are made on people working with children and vulnerable adults.  A useful guide to the "vetting and barring scheme" can be read here.

There are strict guidelines about what jobs may require a CRB disclosure check.  There are two levels of check currently available in England - Standard and Enhanced. Basic checks (which do not include information about spent convictions) are available for specific purposes (such as for Personal Licence applicants) from CRB Scotland.  The list below provided by the Bureau shows which jobs are entitled to which level of check.

Enhanced Disclosures

The following are examples of positions that qualify for Enhanced Disclosures

A position, the normal duties of which include caring for, training, supervising or being in sole charge of children or vulnerable adults. Examples include -

• Teachers - all levels of education for those aged under 18
• Hospital doctors
• Social Worker working with children or vulnerable adults
• Further Education Lecturers - if teaching persons aged under 18
• Scout and Guide leaders
• Childminders
• Sports coaches
• Nurses
• Transport providers - hackney carriage and private hire vehicle drivers 

Standard Disclosures

The following are examples of positions that qualify for Standard Disclosures

• Veterinary surgeons
• Accountants
• Ancillary staff who work in an establishment mainly or exclusively for children (eg school caretaker, catering staff, bursar)
• Traffic wardens
• Firearms dealers
• Probation officers
• Trustees of children's charities

However these lists are not exhaustive and the Criminal Records Bureau can offer assistance if you are not sure if a position qualifies. They can be contacted on 0870 9090811 or by visiting the Criminal Records Bureau website.

Please be aware that since 1st October 2009, standard CRB checks have not been available to people who are to be employed in a job that involves working with children or the vulnerable.