CRB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What is a CRB Disclosure?
• How do I apply for a Disclosure?
• What sort of Disclosure do I need?
• What information will I be required to show and include on my Disclosure form?
• Who will receive my Disclosure?
• Can I challenge the information on my Disclosure?
• How long will my Disclosure be valid?
• I already have an Enhanced disclosure is it valid?
• What colour ben should I use?

What is a CRB Disclosure?

A CRB Disclosure is a document that contains information held by police and government department that can be used by employers and voluntary organisations to make recruitment decisions.

A CRB Disclosure offers Snowsport and all those involved in the sport the means to check the background of applicants to ensure that they do not have a history that would make them unsuitable for posts.

A CRB Disclosure will provide details of a person’s criminal record including convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer. It will also contain details from lists held by the Department of Health and Department for Education and Skills.

How do I apply for a Disclosure?
Snowsport England undertakes the CRB Disclosures as a registered body.
Each club has a nominated representative who is able to obtain CRB forms from Snowsport England.
Once you have received your form follow the instructions, showing your identification to your club representative and then returning the completed form to the Snowsport England.

What sort of Disclosure do I need?
Snowsport England only conducts Enhanced Disclosures. An Enhanced Disclosure includes an additional check against local Police Forces.
Local police records may contain additional information that might be relevant to the position sought.

What information will I be required to show and include on my Disclosure form?
In completing the form you are required to include:

· Your full name, and any other name that you may have been known by

· Details of addresses you have lived at

· Your date and place of birth

· Your national insurance number

· In addition you will be required to provide personal identification documents including items such as your passport and/or driving licence

The identification will be seen by your club representative and returned to you. The club representative will then acknowledge on your Disclosure form that they have seen your identification and send the form back to Snowsport England for processing.

Who will receive my Disclosure?

You (the applicant) will receive your Disclosure form in the post once the check has been completed.

The turn around time for CRB Disclosures to be returned is around is 6-8 weeks although some can be shorter as well as considerably longer.

A copy of your CRB Disclosures will also be returned to Snowsport England’s Lead Child Protection Officer. The Club will NOT receive a copy of your Disclosure although they are advised to ask to see your completed Disclosure.

Can I challenge the information on my Disclosure?

Yes, if you think that any information on your Disclosure is incorrect please contact the CRB Dispute Line on 08709090778

You should also contact Snowsport England Lead Child Protection Officer to inform them which aspect of your Disclosure you are disputing.

How long will my Disclosure be valid?

A Disclosure is only valid on the day that it is issued. However if you remain employed, or in a permanent role with the same club or organisation, then you may not need to undergo another CRB check for 3 years. If however, you move role club, or organisation you may well be required to complete another CRB Disclosure.

Snowsport England normally requires its staff/volunteers/officials to agree to undergo an enhanced disclosure every three years.

I already have an Enhanced check from another organization. Do I need to complete another Check?

The risks are that someone produces a Disclosure with no convictions of any relevance even though they are still a risk to children, because additional information will not be shown

Snowsport England is also aware that some bodies have not completed identity checks in line with recommendations and that there is also the possibility of falsified Disclosures.

Most organisations, including sports bodies and social services departments in local authorities, will only accept their own Disclosure because of the risks described above.

Snowsport England recognises that some people already have Disclosures but since March 1st 2005, following advice from the Home Office and the Criminal Records Bureau, Snowsport England will no longer accept Disclosures from any organisation other than Snowsport England.

What colour pen should I use?

You must use a black biro only. Other black pens (eg. felt pens) will be rejected by CRB.

For more information on CRB checks:

Criminal Records Bureau

PO Box 110

Liverpool L3 6ZZ

Helpline: 0870 9090811

www.crb.gov.uk

www.disclosure.gov.uk

Disclosure Forms

Can be obtained from the Snowsport England office.

Tel: 0121 5012314