/Rotate 0 PO Box 250 endobj An individual cannot apply for a standard check by themselves. About us - Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj Alternatively, you can complete the DBS paper referral form and send to: 48 0 obj The Update Service is an online subscription, for Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks, that allows applicants to keep their DBS certificates up-to-date and allows employers to view an applicants certificate. >> This includes all that Enhanced certificate does, plus a check of the appropriate DBS Barred List. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 20 0 R On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. << HWr}W#2a:J%\y !91@2>{f P7JyqZb]z"Us/U*B1KAW^7m"Idk>pbJ|?xYx|yUx"S}?kpr>wA@Adf&n602%t u||4(6"/KzJ+Q#_W>,$^sRy-dIN 6[? /Contents 362 0 R /Type /Pages >> >> /Contents 316 0 R 128 0 obj Recommendation 19 states /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Our current opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday.If emailing us, please provide 5 pieces of information, this must include: Full name Address declared on the application form (including house number and postcode) Date of birthAnd two of the below: DBS Application reference number National Insurance Number Position applied for Employer Name Place of Birth (town/city and country) DBS certificate reference number Passport Number Driving Licence number Previous addressIn addition to the above, Registered Bodies will also need to provide their Registered Body reference number and Countersignatory reference number to confirm their identity.You may be asked some security questions to verify your identity. 37 0 obj 97 0 obj DBS is currently negotiating with its contractor, Tata Consultancy Services, over the delays. /Contents 212 0 R It includes information on any 'unspent' convictions the person has. /Parent 22 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 Webdo you have a Scottish vetting and barring number? Arrangements for protecting children in organisations, such as using criminal records, in staff recruitment (vetting), and barring certain individuals from certain posts, have undergone significant expansion in the United Kingdom since the turn of the millennium. The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 says a child under the age of 12 years cannot commit an offence. /Differences [24 /breve /caron /circumflex /dotaccent /hungarumlaut /ogonek /ring /tilde 39 The type of check you need depends on the work you're doing or the role you're carrying out. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. Eligibility for Standard, Enhanced, and Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks is prescribed in legislation. >> 35 0 obj /Parent 12 0 R 3 0 obj endobj The new eligibility guidance applies to both staff and volunteer roles. You will not get a refund unless Disclosure Scotland has made an error. /Contents 336 0 R endobj /Parent 23 0 R /Type /Page This has happened concurrently with the devolving of political powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. /DR << /Resources 133 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] WebThe DBS function is going to be transferred from the Department of Home Affairs to the Office of Human Resources. /Fields [] >> endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] [21], The standard DBS check is primarily for positions of high responsibility (for example, accountancy and security). hasContentIssue true, Copyright Cambridge University Press 2013. /ColorSpace << It is important that anyone referring someone to us provides as much information as possible. experience. >> endobj 80 0 obj News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. /Type /Metadata /ExtGState << 25 0 obj >> /Parent 19 0 R /Type /Page endobj >> Contact us if you think your DBS certificate is wrong. endobj endobj endobj endobj endobj WebDefine Vetting and Barring Scheme. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 G51 1YU, Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme: Analysis of the Consultation /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page endobj The DBS work to a number of standards for the criminal record checking service and barring case accuracy. >> To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' /Contents 274 0 R >> Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. /Parent 20 0 R /Count 5 /Resources 249 0 R 36 0 obj Vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks Webvetting and barring system means only that a person has no known history of having harmed children in the past (or of having committed another related offence). << /Contents 286 0 R /Rotate 0 We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. 117 0 obj 75 0 obj >> /Resources 187 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> 31 0 obj >> /Resources 243 0 R /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.276 841.89] /Rotate 0 The RCN successfully challenged the lawfulness of the automatic barring element of the former Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) scheme in a Judicial /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 270 0 R /Resources 339 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 60 0 obj The membership scheme for people doing regulated work with children and protected adults. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> endobj /Parent 21 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Apply for basic disclosure - mygov.scot Basic disclosure check changes. /Type /Page >> /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 12 0 obj /AcroForm 4 0 R /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 endobj You can change your cookie settings at any time. /Contents 322 0 R /Resources 295 0 R If you need a basic disclosure for a job in England or Wales, apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Organisations can also apply by email for standard and enhanced disclosures. The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 14 July 2020. WebScottish Vetting and Barring Scheme Analysis of the Consultation 9 780755 962112 ISBN 0- 7559- 6211- 7 ISSN 0950 2254 ISBN 0-7559-6211-7 Price 5.00 /Resources 281 0 R /Resources 311 0 R /Parent 23 0 R 112 0 obj /Name /ZaDb We use some essential cookies to make this website work. /Type /Page Your employer may not accept a basic disclosure check if it's from the wrong service. /MediaBox [0 0 1210.39 841.89] /Rotate 0 /Contents 324 0 R /Resources 275 0 R Disclosure Scotland helps employers make safer decisions when they're recruiting people. /Type /Page /Type /Pages 118 0 obj /Type /Page >> Preventing Unsuitable Individuals from Working with >> >> /Contents 262 0 R >> /Contents 218 0 R 91 0 obj 31: scottish vetting and barring number: If you have answered 'Yes' to 'a30' you must provide your Scottish Vetting and Barring Number. endobj There must be a recruiting organisation who needs the applicant to get the check. An enhanced check may only be applied for if the applicant's job role is specified in both the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 and the Police Act 1997. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Part 5 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 covers the reduction in scope of the definition of regulated activity, new services provided by DBS, and disregarding convictions and cautions for consensual gay sex. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /Contents 302 0 R /Rotate 0 >> 130 0 obj BBC News - Q&A: Vetting and barring scheme /Resources 227 0 R B21. The conclusion is that devolution has enabled differences to emerge within aspects of these policies between Scotland and England, but has had negligible impact on the overall policy agenda of risk management and preventive governance. WebVetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks This document provides guidance about aspects of the vetting of staff and the use of Disclosure and Barring A Standard DBS check is suitable for certain roles, such as a security guard. /Resources 307 0 R /Type /Page Alternatively, you can complete the DBS paper referral form and send to: Disclosure and Barring Service If you already have a basic disclosure but cannot find your certificate and need to know your number you can contact us to ask for this. << /Rotate 0 7 0 obj 9 0 obj /Type /Page /Type /Page endobj << People are brought to the attention of our barring team in one of three ways: This is when someone has been newly-convicted or cautioned for a serious offence and they are considered for immediate barring, either with or without the opportunity to make representations. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 346 0 R This is then sent to DBS through a Registered Body. /Parent 22 0 R /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Count 10 endobj /Rotate 0 /Contents 318 0 R /Resources 353 0 R But Disclosure Scotland will send you an email with your reference number as well. endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /acircumflex /atilde /adieresis /aring /ae /ccedilla /egrave /eacute /ecircumflex /edieresis /Resources << uuid:96d3bd2d-5559-4e21-97d2-25242cb574ad /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> These are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. >> endobj 1 0 obj /Subtype /Type1 /Contents 282 0 R /Parent 19 0 R The latest board meeting minutes for Disclosure Scotland. 106 0 obj 98 0 obj /Parent 24 0 R Checks and certification for the disclosure service including basic, standard and enhanced levels. /Resources << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> 6. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Scottish Vetting number . /Parent 19 0 R >> >> /Contents 264 0 R endobj /Rotate 0 >> << It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. /Contents 294 0 R 8 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 327 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. << 59 0 obj /FICL#3AEnfocus 2 0 R endobj /Parent 16 0 R /Parent 21 0 R /Contents 266 0 R /Contents 290 0 R /Type /Catalog This helps organisations to employ the right people for certain types of work, like working with children or protected adults. An Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check will include a check of one or both of the Barred Lists that DBS manages and maintains. 68 0 obj Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. /Parent 17 0 R << You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. >> We rely on Article 9(g) of the GDPR, reasons of substantial public interest (with a basis in law), and the << 55 0 obj [citation needed] The applicant applies to the DBS with their application countersigned by the DBS Registered Organisation or Umbrella Body. [27][28][29], Sociologist Frank Furedi has stated that CRB checks cannot provide a "cast-iron guarantee that children will be safe with a particular adult", and that their use has created an atmosphere of suspicion and is "poisoning" relationships between the generations, with many ordinary parents finding themselves regarded as "potential child abusers". /TT0 173 0 R WebA Scottish Executive consultation, Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme took place between 8 February 2006 and 2 May 2006. endobj /Resources 325 0 R /Resources 343 0 R /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] %PDF-1.4 Spent convictions are not included on a basic disclosure. endobj The Society welcomes the general principles of the Bill and the objectives of the Vetting and Barring provisions: This will take away the requirement for organisations to have /Kids [26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R] /Type /Page The information contained on each type of check is different. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << Vetting and Barring << Anyone barred /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 127 0 obj 103 0 obj /CreationDate (D:20060814105609+01'00') >> [20], The basic DBS check will disclose any convictions or conditional cautions deemed to be unspent according to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. /Contents 326 0 R endobj You can change your cookie settings at any time. The police decide what (if any) additional information will be added to the certificate using the Quality Assurance Framework. Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and /Type /Page /Resources 213 0 R /Resources 277 0 R Acrobat Distiller 7.0 (Windows) You can also ask for a paper application form, but it is quicker to apply online. This briefing sets out current vetting and barring arrangements for England and Wales. [8] It is also an offence for an employer to knowingly employ a barred person in regulated activity with the group from which they are barred. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Resources 193 0 R /Kids [30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R] /Type /Page Disclosure and Barring Service - Wikipedia /Type /Page >> /quotesingle 96 /grave 128 /bullet /dagger /daggerdbl /ellipsis /emdash /endash /ZaDb 9 0 R << children: Vetting and barring Legislation /Resources << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Encoding [citation needed] It was found that the British police forces did not have adequate capability or resources to routinely process and fulfil the large number of criminal record checks requested in a timely fashion, so a dedicated agency was set up to administer this function. /florin /fraction /guilsinglleft /guilsinglright /minus /perthousand /quotedblbase /quotedblleft /quotedblright /quoteleft /Type /Page DBS basic checks can be obtained by members of the public but enhanced checks are only available to organisations and only for those professions, offices, employments, work and occupations listed in the Exceptions Order (1975) to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974[18] as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Rotate 0 129 0 obj On 17 June 2013, the DBS update service was launched, intended to improve the ease of applying for criminal record checks and create significant savings. << /Parent 20 0 R /Parent 17 0 R endobj 23 0 obj SN4 4HH. Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information. DBS and the Premier League are working to enhance football clubs approach to safeguarding vulnerable people. /Type /Page /Rotate 0 /Title (Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme: Analysis of the Consultation ) endobj endobj An exempted question applies when the individual will be working in specific occupations, for certain licences and specified positions. /Rotate 0 54 0 obj /Contents 304 0 R /Parent 18 0 R DBS works with a number of different organisations and departments, including but not limited to: A Registered Body is an organisation that is registered with DBS to submit Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks, and is entitled by law to ask an individual to reveal their full criminal history also known as asking an exempted question. /Rotate 0 /Count 104 You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. /Resources 313 0 R /Parent 16 0 R >> Read our policy on Social media use. /Type /Page Web Scottish Vetting and Barring Number (if relevant) Special category personal data In addition to the above, we also process special category personal data for taxi drivers when appropriate. /Name /Helv /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Find out more about what will change. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] [12], Employers and temporary staff agencies have bemoaned the time it takes for a worker to be cleared by the DBS and in an effort to cut waiting times the government allowed the establishment of "Adult First" . << 57 0 obj For example, chatting up or having sex with another man. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] According to the National Audit Office investigation, the modernisation programme is now running three and a half years late and expected costs have increased by 229 million. endobj >> /Type /Page Disclosure Scotland continually monitor PVG scheme members' records for vetting information including criminal convictions that may affect their suitability to work with vulnerable groups. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj << /Type /Page 69 0 obj /GS2 146 0 R /Parent 21 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page << /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 >> ^by'?K~~5y |8ESUi7wlM?\! << /Resources 253 0 R /Parent 11 0 R >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Contents 194 0 R /Type /Pages >> /F2 142 0 R 58 0 obj 27 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 Disclosure Scotland runs free training webinars to help employers understand the different types of disclosure. Amendment of the definition of School Care Accommodation. The lists contain information on whether the applicant is barred from working with either of the two groups. >> /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 18 0 R Preventing Unsuitable Individuals from Working with University of Edinburgh/NSPCC Child Protection Research Centre E-mail: Connie.Smith@ed.ac.uk, https://doi.org/10.1017/S1474746413000171, Get access to the full version of this content by using one of the access options below. 70 0 obj endobj /Contents 188 0 R << Phone: 0300 020 0040 Find out about call charges Opening hours Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 9am to 3:30pm Disclosure Scotland are closed on all Glasgow public holidays. endobj >> >> /Contents 132 0 R /Parent 21 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 297 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] It also contains any other non-conviction information that the police or other government bodies think is relevant. The latest annual report and accounts for Disclosure Scotland. << << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 241 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /PDFDocEncoding 10 0 R /Contents 202 0 R WebPhone: 0300 020 0040 Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 9am to 3:30pm Find out about call charges Email response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot Address Disclosure DBS has been recognised by the UKCSI for the second time. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] You will not get a refund unless Disclosure Scotland has made an error. /Parent 11 0 R /Contents 284 0 R You can get a disregard for a conviction for any same-sex sexual activity that would be legal nowadays. >> Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj >> /Parent 20 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Planned industrial action by Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) staff is set to affect Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) customer contact centre services. /Type /Page Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scotland Sections 1 and 2 Vetting and Barring >> Weband to make a number of technical changes to facilitate the operation of Disclosure Scotland. 79 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 30 0 obj /Resources 189 0 R /Pages 5 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] means the scheme set up under the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 45 0 obj /Parent 25 0 R /Resources 135 0 R /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] /Contents 216 0 R A basic disclosure is the most common and lowest level of disclosure available. /Parent 23 0 R /Contents 320 0 R endobj The Criminal Records Bureau, which is now part of DBS, was established under Part V of the Police Act 1997. /Type /Page /Rotate 0 When you submit a request we'll let you know if you have to make a payment. Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, barring referrals: making representations guidance, Automatic barring offence, also known as Autobar, Police forces in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man the police provide information that is held locally, or on the Police National Computer, ACRO Criminal Records Office (ACRO) manages criminal record information and improves the exchange of criminal records and biometric information, Responsible Organisations a Responsible Organisation is an organisation that is registered with, Registered Bodies - a Registered Body is an organisation that is registered with, The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 sets out in legislation rehabilitation periods, and that individuals do not have to disclose spent convictions unless they are covered in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions) Order 1975, The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions) Order 1975 sets out the exceptions for when an individual can be asked about spent convictions known as asking an exempted question, The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 sets out the scope of regulated activity and operation of the barring element of. >> /Author (Scottish Executive) Scottish NHS nurses offered 6.5% pay rise for 2023-24 EMAP Publishing Limited Company number 7880758 (England & Wales) Registered address: << DBS will consider the individuals representations before making a final barring decision. /Parent 19 0 R Glasgow /Parent 25 0 R /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 183 0 R /Type /Page >> >> endobj << Since that report was published, the Scottish Ministers and UK Government have accepted all the recommendations and have been working to implement them. /Resources 361 0 R /Rotate 0 endobj /Resources 337 0 R /Contents 350 0 R This Act makes << << /Kids [80 0 R 81 0 R 82 0 R 83 0 R 84 0 R 85 0 R 86 0 R 87 0 R 88 0 R 89 0 R] Basic disclosure changes - GOV.UK /Rotate 0 /Contents 368 0 R >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 19 0 R /Rotate 0 Service is accepted by post or by email. endobj The PVG Scheme is for people doing 'regulated work' with children and protected adults. << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] This is when someone applies for an Enhanced DBS check to work with children or adults in certain circumstances, such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care, and the check reveals relevant information that results in the individual being considered for inclusion on one or both of the Barred Lists. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 49 0 obj /Contents 224 0 R >> << << << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 20 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Parent 18 0 R << /Type /Page >> /Parent 24 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing If you want to be notified when an update is made to the DBS GOV.UK website, or new content is added, you can subscribe with your email address, here. /GS5 149 0 R endobj /CS1 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20CV /DeviceCMYK 139 0 R] /Contents 364 0 R << /Type /Page The certificate will contain the same details as a standard certificate and, if the role is eligible, an employer can request that one or both of the DBS Barred Lists are checked. /Type /Page /Parent 17 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /PitStop 7 0 R [9], An organisation which is entitled to ask exempted questions (under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) must register with the DBS, or a registered DBS Umbrella Body before they can request a DBS check on an applicant. /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Rotate 0 endobj You have accepted additional cookies. /Rotate 0 /Kids [40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 49 0 R] 15 0 obj /Contents 238 0 R /Parent 24 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << WebJune 2004. /Resources 131 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] 53 0 obj [7] It is an offence for any person who has been barred by the DBS to work or apply to work in Regulated Activity (whether paid or voluntary) with the group (children or adults) from which they are barred. 100 0 obj /Resources 347 0 R /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 << /Type /Page Under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, the DBS does not require registration, nor are any details retained on a database. View all Google Scholar citations /Type /Page /Type /Page >> >> /Parent 21 0 R /Type /Page The certificate will contain details of convictions and conditional cautions that are considered to be unspent under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. >> /Rotate 0 /Contents 204 0 R Disclosure Scotlands framework document shows what it does and how its managed. ] nFr2Xw[:ssR#0~o_}\Ab9'Zy 4(Sx-9@~dLz}c_.tpA*AZ9e1t( xiF g],`L;BDK- R}i(]gjm@d q\TIQ|x8wWg`@{-#kbUU_;C!` UzM2I 121 0 obj 124 0 obj Place a cross in the relevant box. /Rotate 0 We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing /Rotate 0 /Type /Font 2006-08-14T10:56:09+01:00 Minutes from Disclosure Scotland's Audit and Risk Committee's latest meetings. endstream /Count 4 /Parent 15 0 R /Parent 11 0 R As of 29May2013[update], the DBS began to "filter" certain criminal information from a DBS certificate if it met the guidelines laid out in The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013[25].