Crb/dbs checking

[NoRush]

I'm a self employed 1 man band doing tree work, fencing and other contracting. I've been asked to do some fencing for our local school and they need me DBS/CRB checked (possible future work as well). How do I go about getting CRB/DBS checked. How long does it take and how much. Thanks in advance. Marc

[Stoatally]

I would have thought they would do it on your behalf.

 

From Gov.UK

 

Only employers and licensing bodies can request a DBS check. Job applicants can’t do a criminal records check on themselves. Instead, they can request a basic disclosure from Disclosure Scotland (you don’t have to be from Scotland to do this).

[THISTLEDOWN SERVICES]

You will need an enhanced check to work in a school you can apply online Google dbs check

[NoRush]

I did think the gov one but it says you have to do it through a third party. Contracted out I guess. Will google tonight when home

[Kev Stephenson]

The school did ours or at least provided the forms, checked the requested id's and proof of address and sent them off , costs £70 per person, takes roughly 3 weeks. You then need to complete an online form to go onto the auto updated database. The DBS check is like a cars MOT, you get the cert and could break the law the next day yet still show as clear. The online system now keeps your record current.

 

Kev

[Ian C]

Never been asked fot it and have worked in plenty if schools, why would you need it if your not in contact with kids?

[IVECOKID]

I was told by my Nursery job that I did not need a check has long has you are not coming into Contact with the Children or into the classroom .

 

 

Ste

[Ian C]

I was told by my Nursery job that I did not need a check has long has you are not coming into Contact with the Children or into the classroom .

 

 

Ste

 

Pretty much what I have been told, it's mostly big wigs gone pc mad that insist on it, one school o was asked not to work when the kids were out, good excuse for break and dinner!

[NoRush]

The work may be during school time and it may advance to other work during school hours. It would help if I get anymore jobs like this

[fen01]

Use Google, search dbs and your county and the list of third parties will come up. You'll probably find the LA do it. Doing mine now.