/CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /ModDate (D:20060821151712+01'00') You can also ask for a paper application form, but it is quicker to apply online. Vetting and Barring >> endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 2006-08-21T15:17:12+01:00 Friday 9am to 3:30pm. >> endobj /Contents 238 0 R >> Employers can then ask to see the certificate to ensure that they are recruiting suitable people into their organisation. >> /Resources 179 0 R /Rotate 0 You must do your own basic disclosure application. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 uuid:be0c27e0-311f-11db-a770-000d934700c8 >> /Contents 304 0 R /Parent 23 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 178 0 R endobj endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Please note: Advisers who answer calls to the sensitive applications line cannot answer queries that do not relate to sensitive applications.Transgender applicants are protected in legislation and are not obliged to include details indicating a previous gender in their application form.DBS has a process in place which allows any details indicating a previous gender to be checked without being disclosed on the completed certificate.They are, however, required by law to provide all name details to DBS in their current and any previous identity. As of 29May2013[update], the DBS began to "filter" certain criminal information from a DBS certificate if it met the guidelines laid out in The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013[25]. /Type /Page >> 107 0 obj /Parent 15 0 R /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 120 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. 95 0 obj >> endobj /Resources 343 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Encoding 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. endobj /Contents 366 0 R WebThe DBS function is going to be transferred from the Department of Home Affairs to the Office of Human Resources. %PDF-1.4 /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [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". /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 19 0 R /Kids [11 0 R 12 0 R 13 0 R] [22] Standard certificates reveal details of any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings the applicant has received, that do not qualify for filtering. DBS will consider the individuals representations before making a final barring decision. /Resources 305 0 R This is when someone applies for an Enhanced DBS check to work with children or adults in certain circumstances, such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care, and the check reveals relevant information that results in the individual being considered for inclusion on one or both of the Barred Lists. /Rotate 0 39 0 obj The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 says a child under the age of 12 years cannot commit an offence. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 98 0 obj /Parent 20 0 R >> 117 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] WebJune 2004. >> >> >> WebVetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks This document provides guidance about aspects of the vetting of staff and the use of Disclosure and Barring >> 13 May 2013. You have accepted additional cookies. << Weband to make a number of technical changes to facilitate the operation of Disclosure Scotland. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 135 0 R endobj << How to complete a DBS Form - oursafesite.org /Resources 197 0 R Your cookie preferences have been saved. endobj Isle of Man Government - DBS checks FAQs /Contents 324 0 R People are brought to the attention of our barring team in one of three ways: This is when someone has been newly-convicted or cautioned for a serious offence and they are considered for immediate barring, either with or without the opportunity to make representations. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj >> 108 0 obj /Rotate 0 << /Contents 306 0 R 47 0 obj /Contents 266 0 R << /Resources 345 0 R There are four levels of DBS checks, Basic, This has happened concurrently with the devolving of political powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. << /Rotate 0 << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> >> /Contents 134 0 R /Type /Page /Resources 299 0 R The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 14 July 2020. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 354 0 R /Contents 214 0 R /Contents 362 0 R endobj /Type /Pages The membership scheme for people doing regulated work with children and protected adults. /F0 140 0 R >> If TransUnion is not able to verify your identity online, you'll need to send copies of your identity documents to Disclosure Scotland. >> endobj Read our policy on Social media use. endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] [4] It has offices in Liverpool[5] and Royal Wootton Bassett. The conclusion is that devolution has enabled differences to emerge within aspects of these policies between Scotland and England, but has had negligible impact on the overall policy agenda of risk management and preventive governance. endobj But Disclosure Scotland will send you an email with your reference number as well. This can include incorrect personal details, incorrect conviction information or other discrepancies. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] The minimum age at which someone can be asked to apply for a criminal record check is 16 years old. /Contents [152 0 R 153 0 R 154 0 R 155 0 R 156 0 R 157 0 R 158 0 R 159 0 R 160 0 R 161 0 R] 96 0 obj /Rotate 0 /Resources 357 0 R Find out more about how we work and our corporate publications. << /Parent 20 0 R The CRB had been due to partner with the ISA in administering the newly created Vetting and Barring Scheme from 2009. << /Count 5 /Rotate 0 /Contents 246 0 R >> << 69 0 obj /Type /Page Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scotland /Type /Page The police decide what (if any) additional information will be added to the certificate using the Quality Assurance Framework. endobj Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. /Type /Page /Type /Metadata Scottish NHS nurses offered 6.5% pay rise for 2023-24 EMAP Publishing Limited Company number 7880758 (England & Wales) Registered address: endobj /Contents 184 0 R endobj /Parent 24 0 R /Type /Page 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." WebDefine Vetting and Barring Scheme. /F5 167 0 R /Rotate 0 /Type /Page 2006-08-14T10:56:09+01:00 /GS1 145 0 R 'iIV95<=Zwb6OKNle8g1vRU^)QOV4;o.gm_o6v/c[X"W+Sdpy\c+9ykZ7Nh4Ay3g`VR 7!? /Type /Page On 17 June 2013, the DBS update service was launched, intended to improve the ease of applying for criminal record checks and create significant savings. /ColorSpace << /Type /Page /CS0 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20C /DeviceCMYK 138 0 R] << If you have a question that is not answered here, you can email: response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot Phone: << /Subtype /Type1 It also makes sure unsuitable people do not work with vulnerable groups, including children. If an individual is listed, this will appear on their DBS certificate. Recruiters should only request a DBS check on an individual when they are legally allowed to do so they must be entitled by law to ask an individual to reveal their full criminal history. 118 0 obj endobj /Parent 25 0 R << /Parent 17 0 R /Annots [170 0 R] >> >> /AcroForm 4 0 R /florin /fraction /guilsinglleft /guilsinglright /minus /perthousand /quotedblbase /quotedblleft /quotedblright /quoteleft /GS6 150 0 R /Parent 25 0 R /Resources 363 0 R 63 0 obj endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page An individual cannot apply for a standard check by themselves. [12], In 2009 the CRB's Enhanced Disclosure was criticised for including details of any minor contact an individual has had with the police, even where no formal action was taken against them.[32]. >> << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 /Resources 329 0 R There are two DBS Barred Lists: one for adults, and one for children. << << /Resources 201 0 R It also contains any other non-conviction information that the police or other government bodies think is relevant. /Rotate 0 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 [21], The standard DBS check is primarily for positions of high responsibility (for example, accountancy and security). endobj endobj [3] The DBS started operating on 1 December 2012. endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << HWr}W#2a:J%\y !91@2>{f P7JyqZb]z"Us/U*B1KAW^7m"Idk>pbJ|?xYx|yUx"S}?kpr>wA@Adf&n602%t
u||4(6"/KzJ+Q#_W>,$^sRy-dIN 6[? Our disclosure teams carry out DBS checks (previously known as CRB, or criminal record checks). /Parent 19 0 R The DBS work to a number of standards for the criminal record checking service and barring case accuracy. Friday 9am to 3:30pm, Disclosure Scotland /Parent 11 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 55 0 obj WebTHE VETTING AND BARRING SCHEME (PARTS 1, 2, 4 AND 6 ) The Bichard Inquiry 7. /Type /Pages DBS and the Premier League are working to enhance football clubs approach to safeguarding vulnerable people. /Rotate 0 You may wish to upgrade your browser. 113 0 obj << /Resources 195 0 R /Rotate 0 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 endobj Referrals can be made online or via post. Disclosure Scotland checks and shares information about people's criminal records. << /Rotate 0 /Contents 294 0 R /Subtype /Type1 /Rotate 0 /Contents 254 0 R 83 0 obj Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page [19] In January 2018 "Basic" DBS checks were introduced which will disclose details of any cautions or convictions deemed to be unspent in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Kids [90 0 R 91 0 R 92 0 R 93 0 R 94 0 R 95 0 R 96 0 R 97 0 R 98 0 R 99 0 R] /Type /Page endobj /Resources 335 0 R /Type /Pages /Parent 19 0 R Well send you a link to a feedback form. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 202 0 R /Type /Page /Rotate 0 >> for this article. Scottish Vetting number . /GS7 151 0 R << /Kids [60 0 R 61 0 R 62 0 R 63 0 R 64 0 R 65 0 R 66 0 R 67 0 R 68 0 R 69 0 R] [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). /Type /Page [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. << /Parent 25 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 224 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << You'll need to pay an application fee of 25. /Contents 282 0 R << /Parent 19 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj 37 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 338 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> Eligibility for Standard, Enhanced, and Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks is prescribed in legislation. /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 2 0 obj 115 0 obj Planned industrial action by Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) staff is set to affect Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) customer contact centre services. endobj /Type /Page /Contents 236 0 R endobj >> /Rotate 0 /Contents 274 0 R The Bill also makes provision for sharing information for child protection purposes and to amend the definition of school care accommodation services. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. /Rotate 0 You can change your cookie settings at any time. /CS1 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20CV /DeviceCMYK 139 0 R] endobj From January 2018, if you need a basic disclosure check for a job in England and Wales, you should apply to the Disclosure and DBS has been recognised by the UKCSI for the second time. Sections 1 and 2 Vetting and Barring /Type /Font About us - Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK WebScottish Vetting and Barring Number - Do not complete. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Web+44151 676 9390 Our current opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday. Spent convictions are not included on a basic disclosure. << /Type /Page Disclosure Scotland runs free training webinars to help employers understand the different types of disclosure. WebSince that report was published, the Scottish Ministers and UK Government have accepted all the recommendations and have been working to implement them. /Count 104 /Contents 256 0 R << /Parent 17 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 205 0 R Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 272 0 R /Parent 25 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Huntley had been hired in November 2001, before the CRB came into force. /GS6 150 0 R >> 85 0 obj endobj 90 0 obj If you need a basic disclosure for a job or volunteering role in Scotland, use this service, which is provided by Disclosure Scotland. Web Scottish Vetting and Barring Number (if relevant) Special category personal data In addition to the above, we also process special category personal data for taxi drivers when appropriate. /Type /Page /Parent 20 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << 31: scottish vetting and barring number: If you have answered 'Yes' to 'a30' you must provide your Scottish Vetting and Barring Number. Amendment of the definition of School Care Accommodation. << /Type /Page 116 0 obj /Resources 241 0 R /Type /Page /Parent 22 0 R /Contents 298 0 R /Contents 296 0 R /Resources 211 0 R /Rotate 0 /Parent 19 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Length 2437 /Rotate 0 42 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 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. /Resources 283 0 R You may want to have a pen and paper with you to take a note of your reference number at the end of the process. >> /ordmasculine 188 /onequarter /onehalf /threequarters 192 /Agrave /Aacute /Acircumflex /Atilde /GS3 147 0 R >> /Contents 364 0 R /Parent 15 0 R 6. endobj Disclosure Scotland helps employers make safer decisions when they're recruiting people. >> Webvetting and barring system means only that a person has no known history of having harmed children in the past (or of having committed another related offence). /Differences [24 /breve /caron /circumflex /dotaccent /hungarumlaut /ogonek /ring /tilde 39 8 0 obj /Rotate 0 Disclosure Scotland - mygov.scot /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 301 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 6 0 obj endobj /Type /Page /Type /Page endobj /Parent 25 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 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. The DBS eligibility tool can be used to determine what type of check a role could be eligible for, as can our eligibility guidance. >> /Resources 207 0 R 99 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> << 71 0 obj /Count 10 /TT1 174 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. If you have a question that is not answered here, you can email: response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot, Phone: 0300 020 0040 /Type /Page Find out about our commitment to publishing in Welsh. WebIf the answer is yes they must provide their Scottish vetting and barring number at A31. >> << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Contents 222 0 R endobj << /Parent 17 0 R endobj /Type /Page /Helv 8 0 R /Type /Pages /GS5 149 0 R /Parent 22 0 R /Parent 20 0 R There are four levels of DBS checks, Basic, Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with barred list checks (for Basic Disclosures, see Disclosure Scotland). /Contents 206 0 R << /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /brokenbar 168 /dieresis /copyright /ordfeminine 172 /logicalnot /.notdef /registered /macron Transfer of staff of Disclosure Scotland to the Scottish Administration, and 7. This information comes from the Police National Computer. /Type /Page /Parent 5 0 R endobj /Parent 22 0 R >> It examines the current position and developments in 2010. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Rotate 0