If you are a contactor, the level of CRB check you require depends on three things: what activity you carry out, where you work and how often.
Looking at the lists below, if you mark off one or none in each of the sections then you qualify for a Basic Check. This is a simple process that can be completed online or posted. Apply today to ensure you can continue working smoothly.
ACTIVITY
Unsupervised activities including;
- teach
- train
- instruct
- care for or supervise children
- provide advice/guidance on well-being
- drive a vehicle (only for children)
ESTABLISHMENTS
Work for a range of establishments with opportunity for contact:
- educational institution exclusively or mainly for the provision of full-time education to children (schools/academies, nurseries, colleges – anytime up to the age of 18 or under)
- pupils referral units
- residential children’s care homes
- Children’s detention centres, any children’s centre in England.
(This does not include worked by supervised volunteers)
FREQUENCY
- Once a week or more
- 4 or more days in a 30 day period
- Overnight between the hours of 2am-6am and the opportunity for face to face contact.
If the applicant fits the criteria in both the Establishment and Frequency from the list below, only they require a Standard CRB Check. This can be applied for on behalf of the employee with a simple process both for the organisation and the applicant. Apply for checks today to ensure your contractors can continue working without restrictions.
ACTIVITY
Unsupervised activities including;
- teach
- train
- instruct
- care for or supervise children
- provide advice/guidance on well-being
- drive a vehicle (only for children)
ESTABLISHMENTS
Work for a range of establishments with opportunity for contact:
- educational institution exclusively or mainly for the provision of full-time education to children (schools/academies, nurseries, colleges – anytime up to the age of 18 or under)
- pupils referral units
- residential children’s care homes
- Children’s detention centres, any children’s centre in England.
(This does not include worked by supervised volunteers)
FREQUENCY
- Once a week or more
- 4 or more days in a 30 day period
- Overnight between the hours of 2am-6am and the opportunity for face to face contact.
If the applicant meets criteria from the lists below in either 'Activity' and 'Frequency' only or in all three sections, they will qualify for an Enhanced Check with Barred Lists search. This is a more thorough check for individuals working closely with children or vulnerable adults.
Enhanced DBS/ CRB checks for Contractors include checks on:
- Cautions
- Warnings
- Reprimands
- Convictions
- (upon request) Check if the applicant is on the barred list for children or adults
- Information disclosed from the applicant’s local police station
ACTIVITY
Unsupervised activities including;
- teach
- train
- instruct
- care for or supervise children
- provide advice/guidance on well-being
- drive a vehicle (only for children)
ESTABLISHMENTS
Work for a range of establishments with opportunity for contact:
- educational institution exclusively or mainly for the provision of full-time education to children (schools/academies, nurseries, colleges – anytime up to the age of 18 or under)
- pupils referral units
- residential children’s care homes
- Children’s detention centres, any children’s centre in England.
(This does not include worked by supervised volunteers)
FREQUENCY
- Once a week or more
- 4 or more days in a 30 day period
- Overnight between the hours of 2am-6am and the opportunity for face to face contact.
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