/Rotate 0 endobj 119 0 obj /Type /Page /Type /Page endobj >> /Type /Page /Type /Page >> Please note: Advisers who answer calls to the sensitive applications line cannot answer queries that do not relate to sensitive applications.Transgender applicants are protected in legislation and are not obliged to include details indicating a previous gender in their application form.DBS has a process in place which allows any details indicating a previous gender to be checked without being disclosed on the completed certificate.They are, however, required by law to provide all name details to DBS in their current and any previous identity. >> /Parent 19 0 R /FICL#3AEnfocus 2 0 R 68 0 obj If you have a conviction you think may be eligible for a disregard, you can find out more and apply for a disregard at gov.scot. /Resources 229 0 R 6 0 obj /Resources 333 0 R /Parent 20 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Disclosure Scotland checks and shares information about people's criminal records. /Parent 24 0 R /Parent 18 0 R << Regulated activity providers (employers or volunteer managers of people working in regulated activity in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland) and personnel suppliers have a legal duty to refer to DBS where certain conditions are met. /Type /Page Read more about Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 : Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] For a job based in England or Wales, apply to theDisclosure and Barring Service. 31: scottish vetting and barring number: If you have answered 'Yes' to 'a30' you must provide your Scottish Vetting and Barring Number. endobj 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. 32 0 obj /CS0 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20C /DeviceCMYK 138 0 R] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] You can sign up on the Disclosure Scotland events page or email dsworkshop@disclosurescotland.gov.scot to find out more. /Contents 180 0 R Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /degree /plusminus /twosuperior /threesuperior /acute /mu 183 /periodcentered /cedilla /onesuperior A PVG certificate contains all unspent and certain spent conviction information. 108 0 obj /Contents 274 0 R You can get a disregard for a conviction for any same-sex sexual activity that would be legal nowadays. An Enhanced DBS check is also suitable for a small number of other roles such as taxi licence applications or people working in the Gambling Commission. /Rotate 0 /Type /Page The new laws aim to make the disclosure process in Scotland simpler and easier to understand. /Rotate 0 We use some essential cookies to make this website work. endobj << /Contents 320 0 R experience. /Metadata 3 0 R /Subtype /Type1 << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Key aims of the programme were to reduce the cost of running the disclosure service, through customers using a new and cheaper update service rather than continuing to use existing types of disclosure certificates. /Contents 312 0 R /Resources 319 0 R >> << It will show up on your credit history, but it won't affect your credit rating. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Rotate 0 /Contents 130 0 R /Parent 24 0 R endobj /Contents 300 0 R /Contents 284 0 R /Count 10 /Parent 23 0 R /DR << >> 109 0 obj /Rotate 0 Alternatively, you can complete the DBS paper referral form and send to: Disclosure and Barring Service endobj /GS1 145 0 R >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 98 0 obj 47 0 obj Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}532428.1N 25921.3W / 53.407806N 2.989250W / 53.407806; -2.989250, The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is a non-departmental public body of the Home Office of the United Kingdom. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] uuid:96d3bd2d-5559-4e21-97d2-25242cb574ad /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Contents 332 0 R << >> The applicant and ID Checkers guides have both been updated and are available on >> endobj /Parent 24 0 R /Resources 297 0 R << /Adieresis /Aring /AE /Ccedilla /Egrave /Eacute /Ecircumflex /Edieresis /Igrave /Iacute /Parent 5 0 R << endobj 57 0 obj WebDocument laying out the Scottish Government's proposals for a revised vetting and barring scheme for those working with children and protected adults in Scotland following a consultation exercise. 126 0 obj /PDFDocEncoding 10 0 R Disclosure means sharing sensitive personal information. 20 0 obj /Rotate 0 43 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Find out more about what will change. Anyone barred /Parent 17 0 R >> [22] Standard certificates reveal details of any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings the applicant has received, that do not qualify for filtering. In 2009, the Home Office launched a programme to increase the efficiency of safeguarding services. >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Kids [90 0 R 91 0 R 92 0 R 93 0 R 94 0 R 95 0 R 96 0 R 97 0 R 98 0 R 99 0 R] 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 /Rotate 0 42 0 obj /Parent 11 0 R << 97 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 69 0 obj WebThe legislation establishes a vetting and barring scheme for England, Wales and Northern Ireland similar to the scheme established by this Act for Scotland. 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 250 0 R This helps organisations to employ the right people for certain types of work, like working with children or protected adults. For this reason we recommend submitting referrals via our secure online referral form, however if you are using a paper referral form we recommend using registered post. endobj /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Employers can then ask to see the certificate to ensure that they are recruiting suitable people into their organisation. If TransUnion verifies your identity online, you do not need to send copies of your identity documents to Disclosure Scotland. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 48 0 obj >> /GS0 144 0 R Your cookie preferences have been saved. A basic disclosure is the most common and lowest level of disclosure available. >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Parent 25 0 R endobj /Rotate 0 For example, chatting up or having sex with another man. 103 0 obj /Rotate 0 Amendment of the definition of School Care Accommodation. /Subtype /XML /Resources 223 0 R /Parent 21 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 1210.39 841.89] You may wish to upgrade your browser. >> /Contents 232 0 R endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Contents 346 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources << endobj /Rotate 0 Scottish NHS nurses offered 6.5% pay rise for 2023-24 EMAP Publishing Limited Company number 7880758 (England & Wales) Registered address: << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> D1-D6 . A standard check may only be applied for if the applicant's job role is specified in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended. /XObject << /Parent 20 0 R >> WebThe DBS function is going to be transferred from the Department of Home Affairs to the Office of Human Resources. /Rotate 0 >> /Type /Page /Type /Page /Encoding 10 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page 11 0 obj Planned industrial action by Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) staff is set to affect Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) customer contact centre services. /Contents 322 0 R << /ZaDb 9 0 R /Resources 351 0 R << /Oslash /Ugrave /Uacute /Ucircumflex /Udieresis /Yacute /Thorn /germandbls /agrave /aacute 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. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. /Resources 247 0 R DBS and the Premier League are working to enhance football clubs approach to safeguarding vulnerable people. /Kids [60 0 R 61 0 R 62 0 R 63 0 R 64 0 R 65 0 R 66 0 R 67 0 R 68 0 R 69 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. /Rotate 0 << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] You'll need the following information to hand before you start your online application: You will also need a credit or debit card to pay online. /Resources 135 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Im1 137 0 R << /Rotate 0 << /Resources 191 0 R >> /Contents 200 0 R /Count 10 /Kids [50 0 R 51 0 R 52 0 R 53 0 R 54 0 R 55 0 R 56 0 R 57 0 R 58 0 R 59 0 R] Place a cross in the relevant box. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. /ExtGState << /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page << endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 226 0 R << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Friday 9am to 3:30pm. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] An Enhanced DBS check is suitable for people working with children or adults in certain circumstances such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care. /Im2 162 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 179 0 R /Contents 244 0 R /MediaBox [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. /Type /Page 52 0 obj endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> >> 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). 34 0 obj You have rejected additional cookies. /Parent 23 0 R >> /Type /Page /Resources 231 0 R >> /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Font << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 20 0 R /Font << /CropBox [615.118 0.0 1210.39 841.89] /Type /Pages 105 0 obj You can pay by credit or debit card. /Resources 343 0 R << /Type /Page /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> 96 0 obj /Type /Page At a fee of 13 a year (or free for volunteers),[26] applicants may use a certificate more than once within a sector where the disclosure level, workforce details, barring list checks and volunteer status are the same; an employer with consent to run a DBS update check and the consent of the subject can, free of charge,[26] check that the existing certificate is up to date, and should check the applicant's identity and the certificate's authenticity. /GS3 147 0 R >> 9 0 obj >> /Rotate 0 This has happened concurrently with the devolving of political powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. /Resources 207 0 R 13 0 obj << << >> You need to be an organisation offering regulated work to apply on behalf of an individual for PVG Scheme membership. /Type /Page An individual can apply for a Basic check directly to DBS through our online application route, or an employer can apply for a basic check on an individuals behalf, through a Responsible Organisation, if they have consent. /Parent 22 0 R << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Kids [26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R] /ModDate (D:20060821151712+01'00') >> /Type /Page /Contents 326 0 R endobj We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. It is our responsibility at DBS to maintain these lists. 73 0 obj Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm >> An Enhanced with Barred Lists certificate will contain the same information as an Enhanced DBS certificate, but will also include a check of one or both Barred Lists. /Resources 325 0 R /Rotate 0 Under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, the DBS does not require registration, nor are any details retained on a database. << /Parent 21 0 R /Parent 19 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 198 0 R /Resources 365 0 R /Parent 18 0 R Checks and certification for the disclosure service including basic, standard and enhanced levels. But the Home Office and DBS do not know how many people have been prevented from working with children or vulnerable adults through use of this information. >> 2006-08-21T15:17:12+01:00 /Type /Page /Parent 20 0 R If you have a question that is not answered here, you can email: response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot, Phone: 0300 020 0040 >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 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. /Contents 222 0 R Ian Huntley, a former caretaker, was found guilty of murdering two girls from a Cambridgeshire primary school in 2002. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] } /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj [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. /Type /Page Email: response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot, Phone: 0300 020 0040 Find out about call charges, Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm /Type /Page If you need a basic disclosure for a job or volunteering role in Scotland, use this service, which is provided by Disclosure Scotland. endobj /Type /Page endobj /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CreationDate (D:20060814105609+01'00') /Type /Page Disclosure Scotland are closed on all Glasgow public holidays. Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, your address details for the past 5 years, your National Insurance number (if you have one), your passport number (if you have a passport it can be from any country), your driving licence number, for either a full or provisional licence (if you have a licence), your non-UK identity card number (if you have one). This includes all that Enhanced certificate does, plus a check of the appropriate DBS Barred List. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Disclosure Scotland will only do this after an independent review for either: Find out more about behaviour under the age of 12 and disclosure. /Contents 350 0 R >> /Type /Page The aim is that this service will reduce the need for unnecessary and ineligible Standard or Enhanced checks. /Length 3619 /Rotate 0 /Resources 133 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Feature Flags: { /GS7 151 0 R /Rotate 0 110 0 obj endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Name /Helv /Parent 19 0 R endobj Disclosure Scotland runs free training webinars to help employers understand the different types of disclosure. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] This is then sent to DBS through a Registered Body. >> << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 14 0 obj /Contents 324 0 R /Type /Pages Close this message to accept cookies or find out how to manage your cookie settings. /Contents 196 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Recommendation 19 states /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Contents 216 0 R /Count 5 /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 329 0 R endobj 31 0 obj >> /F7 169 0 R /Resources 183 0 R The information contained on each type of check is different. /Parent 21 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> 25 0 obj endobj >> << >> >> endobj /Parent 19 0 R If you need a basic disclosure for a job in England or Wales, apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service. /Resources 193 0 R << /ordmasculine 188 /onequarter /onehalf /threequarters 192 /Agrave /Aacute /Acircumflex /Atilde >> /CS0 [/ICCBased 172 0 R] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /GS4 148 0 R endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page WebDefine Vetting and Barring Scheme. /Resources 349 0 R << /Rotate 0 /Parent 18 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 << Most of the information you will need about criminal record checks or disclosure is in these pages. /Type /Page /Resources 273 0 R /Rotate 0 endobj Disclosure Scotland may still disclose information about behaviour before the age of 12. endobj << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 263 0 R During the application Disclosure Scotland's partner agency TransUnion will try to verify your identity online so your application can be processed more quickly. /Contents 204 0 R Where an individual is the subject of any of the above three barring referral types (excluding Autobar without representation), the individual will be given the opportunity to provide representations as to why they feel it would be inappropriate or disproportionate for DBS to include them on one or both of the Barred Lists. /Font << >> 112 0 obj >> DBS and Police disclosure units. endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Contact us if you think your DBS certificate is wrong. << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Rotate 0 endobj << An individual cannot apply for an Enhanced DBS check by themselves. << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 122 0 obj Service is accepted by post or by email. >> >> /Rotate 0 /Parent 20 0 R /Resources 311 0 R /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /ColorSpace << endobj WebTo submit an online referral, create a DBS online account and once logged in, select submit a referral. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. /Resources 225 0 R /Name /ZaDb /F0 140 0 R /Type /Page /Resources 283 0 R /Parent 25 0 R WebNurses will not be required to register with the governments new vetting and barring scheme for those working with children and vulnerable adults until 2010, the Home Office has announced. /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 370 0 R endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj This was suspended in 2010 pending a review following the 2010 General Election. /Rotate 0 The certificate will contain details of both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are held on the Police National Computer, which are not subject to filtering. endobj endobj 88 0 obj Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information. 116 0 obj The chief executive is personally accountable to the Scottish Parliament for the efficient and effective operation and financial management of Disclosure Scotland and for performance against key targets. >> You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. /Contents 290 0 R /Rotate 0 /Parent 23 0 R /Parent 25 0 R << PO Box 250 Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, apply by email for standard and enhanced disclosures, Rehabilitation periods for particular sentences, Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019, behaviour under the age of 12 and disclosure, find out more and apply for a disregard at gov.scot, sign up on the Disclosure Scotland events page, Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, Pardons and disregards for convictions for sexual activity between men, a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme record. /Type /Page /Resources 315 0 R /Resources 203 0 R /Resources 233 0 R /Resources 217 0 R /Contents 242 0 R /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 11 0 R 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 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Helv 8 0 R << 50 0 obj This will take away the requirement for organisations to have /Resources 187 0 R /Font << /Resources 211 0 R If you want a basic disclosure for personal reasons rather than work purposes, apply where you live Disclosure Scotland if you live in Scotland, or the Disclosure and Barring Service if you live in England or Wales. We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing /Resources 355 0 R /Type /Page << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << The PVG Scheme is for people doing 'regulated work' with children and protected adults. << endobj /Parent 11 0 R /Contents 296 0 R /Kids [100 0 R 101 0 R 102 0 R 103 0 R 104 0 R 105 0 R 106 0 R 107 0 R 108 0 R 109 0 R] You have accepted additional cookies. << /Type /Page 71 0 obj << You may wish to upgrade your browser. An exempted question applies when the individual will be working in specific occupations, for certain licences and specified positions. If an individual is listed, this will appear on their DBS certificate. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] uuid:be0c27e0-311f-11db-a770-000d934700c8 19 0 obj << Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme: Analysis of the Consultation 125 0 obj /Rotate 0 /Contents 218 0 R /Type /Pages /Contents 234 0 R 15 0 obj 21 0 obj Key developments in Scottish youth justice, Safeguarding Childhood: Early Intervention and Surveillance in a Late Modern Society, The Munro review of child protection: an appraisal, Poverty and social justice in the devolved Scotland: neoliberalism meets social democracy, Protecting Children Securing Their Safety: A Pre-legislative Consultation Paper on the Establishment of an Index of Adults Unsuitable to Work with Children, Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 Procedural Note: Determination Process, National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland Draft for Public Consultation, Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Guidance for Individuals, Organisation and Personal Employers, Stage 1: Report on Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Bill, Scottish Parliament Education Culture and Sport Committee, Stage 1: Report on the Protection of Children (Scotland) Bill, Vetting and Barring: Policy and Legislation in England and Wales, Child Protection Systems in the United Kingdom: A Comparative Analysis, Policy change under devolution: the prism of children's policy, Devolution and Power in the United Kingdom, People Like Us: The Report of the Review of the Safeguards for Children Living Away from Home, Vetting and Barring Scheme Communications Team, Punishing the Poor: The Neoliberal Government of Social Insecurity, Choosing with Care the Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Selection, Development and Management of Staff in Children's Homes, Lost in Care: Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into the Abuse of Children in Care in the Former County Council Areas of Gwynedd and Clwyd since 1974. /Rotate 0 There must be a recruiting organisation who needs the applicant to get the check. 2 0 obj >> [12] The restrictions imposed by the CRB check process have allegedly contributed to a shortage of adult volunteers in organizations such as Girlguiding UK. /Parent 20 0 R endobj 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[? 84 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 24 0 R It is important that anyone referring someone to us provides as much information as possible. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 41 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources << Deliberately withholding this information may be an attempt to prevent conviction information being revealed and is an offence.If emailing, we cannot guarantee the security of information until it is in our possession, and will not take responsibility for such information until we receive it.
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