CRB News
This page holds all the latest CRB related news stories.
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/press-releases/Vetting-barring-scheme
NCRA will keep you updated of any future changes.
As a result of ISA registration being stopped, the CRB has had to consider the impact on its application process and confirmed that they will still launch the new application form from July 2010 as originally planned.
The full details and scope of the proposed remodel are still to be finalised. In the meantime we make it clear that:
- it is business as usual for NCRA and CRB
- the elements of the VBS put in place in October 2009 continue
- existing requirements concerning CRB will remain in place and those entitled to such checks can continue to apply for them
To ensure we provide you the same excellent service and help you understand the upcomming changes to the system, please see our key action dates below for processing paper CRB applications.
From 1st July 2010
We advise you to start submit Disclosure applications using the new application form
From 12th July 2010
We will no longer accept applications using the current form, these will be rejected and a new application form needs to be completed
Download our VBS Guidance leaflet
Vetting and Barring Scheme safeguards introduced
Link: www.isa.homeoffice.gov.uk
The new scheme was created following the Bichard Inquiry into the Soham murders and will be delivered by the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) and the CRB. Its tighter regulations are at the heart of the Government’s strategy for increasing protection of vulnerable members of our society.
From 12 October 2009:
- It is now a criminal offence for individuals barred by the ISA to work or apply to work with children or vulnerable adults in a wide range of posts - including most NHS jobs, Prison Service, education and childcare. Employers also face criminal sanctions for knowingly employing a barred individual across a wider range of work
- The three former barred lists (POCA, POVA and List 99) are being replaced by two new ISA-barred lists
- Employers, local authorities, professional regulators and other bodies have a duty to refer to the ISA, information about individuals working with children or vulnerable adults where they consider them to have caused harm or pose a risk of harm.
- VBS Guidance is now available covering the increased safeguards and the duties to refer introduced from 12 October