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Applicant
This page is for individuals who have already
applied for a CRB check.
Can a CRB check be used
for other jobs?
Who receives copies of the
CRB
check?
For how long is is a CRB check
valid?
Can I track the progress of my CRB
application?
How long will it take to get the
results of my CRB check?
Why is my application taking
a long time to complete?
How do I correct a mistake on my
CRB check?
Further information
Can a CRB check be used for other jobs?
If a person is asked to apply for a
CRB
check and but already has
one for a previous role the organisation may be willing to
accept it. When making this decision the organisation will
take into account the length of time that has elapsed since that
CRB check was issued; the level of CRB check (Standard or
Enhanced); the nature of the position for which the CRB check was
issued; the nature of the new position and whether there is a
statutory or regulatory requirement for a new check.
Ultimately, it will be the organisation’s decision whether to
accept it or not, which should be based on a risk assessment of the
individual's risk to children or the vulnerable in that post.
This
re-use is called ‘Portability’ - for more information click
here.
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Who receives copies of the
CRB
Check?
When the application is processed, the CRB sends out a copy of
the CRB check, containing any information revealed during its
searches, to both the applicant and the person who countersigned
the form.
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For how long is a
CRB
check valid?
Each CRB check will show the date on which it was
printed, CRB checks do not carry a pre-determined period
of validity because a conviction or other matter could be recorded
against the subject of the CRB check at any time after it is
issued.
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Can I track the progress of my CRB application?
The online tracking service provides customers with a facility
to track the progress of CRB
applications.
Click
here for more information on the online tracking service
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How long will it take to get the results of my CRB check?
The CRB aims to process 90% of Standard checks in 10 days and
90% of Enhanced checks in 4 weeks If you have the application
reference number then you can click
here to use our online tracking service
Why
is my application taking a long time to complete?
We do try to ensure that both Standard and Enhanced CRB
checks are issued in the shortest time possible and the vast
majority are completed within our service standard of 10 days for a
Standard CRB check and 4 weeks for an Enhanced CRB check.
Some CRB checks do take only a matter of days, whilst
others can take considerably longer. There are a number of factors
that can affect the timely completion of checks including:
- the accurate completion of the application form,
- the clarity of the information provided,
- the clarification of any possible existence of conviction or
non-conviction information at any of the police forces and the
other data sources that we match against,
- and the operational effectiveness of the Disclosure Units at
the police forces who play a major role in the Enhanced Disclosure
process.
How do I correct a mistake on my CRB check?
Yes. If you have received the results of your CRB check and
there is an error on it or you wish to dispute any of the
information revealed, please give us a call immediately on
0870 90 90 778.
Disputes should be raised with the CRB within 3 months of
the date of issue of the CRB check.
Click here for more information on how to
raise a dispute
Further Information
If you would like more information about CRB or its service
click
here to contact us or call us on 0870 90 90
811.
(Telephone calls are charged at national rate. Calls will be
recorded for security and may be monitored for training
purposes.)
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