Ofsted require registered establishments to follow the safer recruitment procedures outlined by the Department for Education's statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". This does involve DBS checks for some roles, but not others.
Yes, Ofsted requires all individuals working in an educational setting to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to ensure they do not have a criminal record that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
A CRB check was the original name for what is now known as a DBS check. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) now conducts criminal record checks in the UK to help employers make safer recruitment decisions.
A caution will usually show up on a Standard and Enhanced DBS check in the UK, but not on a Basic DBS check. It will typically be disclosed for a certain period of time, after which it may be filtered from the results.
Quashed convictions are typically not listed on standard background checks such as CRB or Police Checks, as they are considered legally invalid and treated as if they never happened. However, it is advisable to disclose the quashed conviction if asked directly.
You cannot obtain an enhanced CRB check for free. It is a paid service that must be requested through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in the UK. Employers or organizations can apply for this type of background check on behalf of an individual, but there will be a fee associated with it.
A CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check in the UK typically takes 1 to 2 weeks to process. However, this timeframe can vary depending on the type of check being conducted and any additional information that may be required.
In most cases a Babysitter does not require (and would be unable to obtain) a DBS check (used to be called CRB check) because they are not being employed in regulated activity. Childminders and childcare providers will undergo a DBS check when registering with Ofsted.
In terms of criminal record checks, the DBS provider is an organisation who is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and is able to provide and process DBS checks either for their own organisation or for multiple organisations. DBS providers able to provide DBS checks for multiple organisations are known as 'Umbrella Bodies'.
DBS refers to the Disclosure and Barring Service in the UK, which provides criminal record checks. Legislation such as the Police Act 1997 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 govern the eligibility to request and process DBS checks. Employers in certain sectors are legally required to obtain these checks to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Checks were replaced by Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks in 2012. DBS checks include information from the Police National Computer (PNC) and enhanced DBS checks can also include local police information.
A CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check in the UK typically takes 1 to 2 weeks to process. However, this timeframe can vary depending on the type of check being conducted and any additional information that may be required.
Quashed convictions are typically not listed on standard background checks such as CRB or Police Checks, as they are considered legally invalid and treated as if they never happened. However, it is advisable to disclose the quashed conviction if asked directly.
CRB checks were replaced by DBS checks in 2012. Vets and RSPCA workers who have the authority to put down animals are subject to enhanced DBS checks but other positions are not.
Convictions that resulted in custodial sentences will always show up on a DBS check (DBS checks replaced CRB checks in 2012).
You cannot obtain an enhanced CRB check for free. It is a paid service that must be requested through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in the UK. Employers or organizations can apply for this type of background check on behalf of an individual, but there will be a fee associated with it.
The processing time for a CRB check by a social worker can vary depending on various factors such as the complexity of the check and the organization's procedures. In general, it can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to receive the results of a CRB check. Some organizations may prioritize social worker checks for expedited processing.
Not guilty findings no longer show up on standard DBS checks but may show up on an enhanced check if the police believe the information is relevant to the role.
All criminal background checks require some level of administration and therefore incur cost. In the UK, you may be able to obtain free DBS checks if you are employing volunteers.