Common Questions

Why use an Umbrella Body?

If your organisation is likely to be processing less than 100 CRB checks per annum you are required by new government regulations that come into force on the 6th April 2006, to use the services of an Umbrella Body.

Even if your organisation processes more than 100 CRB checks per annum, we have all the necessary experience and expertise to deliver the service in the most cost-effective manner, saving significant resources and administration time.

By using our Umbrella Body, you can be assured that CRB applications are being processed in accordance with high quality standards.

Our team has several years’ experience in processing CRB checks and dealing with confidential documents.

Customers can feel peace of mind that all applications are being processed in the minimum amount of time.

What is a Standard CRB check?

Standard Disclosures are primarily for posts that involve working with children or vulnerable adults. Standard Disclosures may also be issued for people entering certain professions, such as members of the legal and accountancy professions. Standard

Disclosures contain the following;
• details of all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer (PNC);
and if the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults and the relevant boxes have been marked on the application form to indicate this:
• information from the Protection of Children Act List (PoCA);
• Information from the Protection of Vulnerable Adults List (POVA); and
Information held by the DfES under Section 142 of the Education Act 2002 of those considered unsuitable for banned from working with children

What is an Enhanced CRB Check?

Enhanced Disclosures are for posts involving a far greater degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults. In general, the type of work will involve regularly caring for, supervising, training or being in sole charge of such people. Examples include a Teacher, Scout or Guide leader. Enhanced Disclosures are also issued for certain statutory purposes such as gaming and lottery licences.

Enhanced Disclosures contain the same information as Standard Disclosures but with the addition of local police force information considered relevant by Chief Police Officer(s).

What is a POVA First Check?

POVAFirst is a service available to those customers who are entitled to check the POVA list and who have requested a POVA check on the Disclosure application form. It allows those customers to see the result of the POVA check as soon as possible and before the full Disclosure is received. POVAFirst will benefit those customers who are required by law to undertake a POVA check before a care worker can start work.

How long does it take for the final CRB certificate to be issued?

The process takes around 6-8 weeks. However it is important that the CRB application form is completed correctly as this can add further delays.

There may also be delays with the local police forces in processing information which can lead to the final certificate being issued, in some cases longer than the 8 week period.