CRB

[Bizzy Lizzy]

Hi just quick question about CRB's

Is it the enhanced one you need? Also is this the same for people who live on premises or do they just need the standard one? Whats the difference between the two? x

[christine e]

Hi

Everyone in your household must have an enhanced check - below explains difference - enhanced includes spent convictions, warnings and cautions as well as convictions



What are CRBs?
There are 2 levels of CRBs:

Enhanced - People involved in the regular care, training or supervision of children aged under 18 need a CRB check at an enhanced level. Enhanced checks show current and "spent" convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer. The following will also be searched:

ISA (Independent Safeguarding Authority) Barred Childrens List
ISA Vulnerable Adults list
Information that is held about qualified staff by the Dept for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) under Section 142 of the Education Act 2002 (formerly known as List 99)

Note: "ISA Adult First" replaces the old POVA list for organisations who need to make prompt recruitment decisions to avoid staff shortages e.g. care settings.

Enhanced CRB checks may also contain other relevant non-conviction information from local police records. In very rare cases additional information may be sent by local police directly to the counter signatory and will not be revealed to the applicant.

Standard - These checks are now only available for those who work in security and financial sectors or are administrators for health organisations such as receptionists. If you would like to order a standard check

[Bizzy Lizzy]

Thank you thats really helpful!! xx :)