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Q. Who is the service for? |
A. Nestor Criminal Records Agency (CRA) is an unrestricted Umbrella Body of the CRB and can provide
services to the public and private sector including: Social Service and Education Departments, NHS Health
Trusts, District Councils, Independent Schools, Residential/Nursing Homes, Ofsted registered Day Care
Providers and all other occupations which involve working with, or having access to, children, the
elderly and other vulnerable people.
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Q. How does the Disclosure process work? |
A. Click here to view the simple flow chart which outlines every step of the disclosure process.
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Q. How long does the process take? |
A. We offer an efficient and thorough service and forward all correctly completed application forms to the CRB within 24 hours of receipt from the applicant.
Enhanced Disclosures take approximately six weeks to complete. Final Disclosure information will be passed to the client within 24 hours of receipt and there
is a dedicated help line for all queries.
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Q. How do I register to receive an application pack? |
A. Day Care providers can contact Nestor′s dedicated helpline by calling 0845 6021759 (landline calls charged at local rate) or visit our website at
www.nestor-healthcare.co.uk. Alternatively you can email us at
crbinfo@nestorplc.co.uk with details of your specific requirements.
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Q. How much does it cost to use the service? |
A. The service is subsidised by the Department for Education and Skills therefore there is no cost to Ofsted registered Day Care providers.
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Q. Why should I use the Nestor Criminal Records Agency? |
A. Nestor is an Umbrella Body of the Criminal Records Bureau and operates within the CRB Code of Practice. We have established processes and quality control measures to ensure
applications are processed quickly and in confidence.
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Q. What is an Umbrella Body? |
A. Umbrella Bodies perform similar functions to Registered Bodies by countersigning applications on behalf of organisations who, for what ever reason, cannot adhere to the Code of
Practice or do not wish to be a Registered Body but are entitled to use the service. Please note that
the CRB may de-register smaller Registered bodies in the near future.
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Q. What other services do you provide? |
A. Nestor CRA is also able to provide guidance to clients following a positive disclosure. For more information about this service call 0845 602 1759.
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Q. Where can I get further information about the Criminal Records Bureau? |
A. For further information go to www.crb.gov.uk
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