Information Updated 19/07/2013
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 received Royal Assent on the 1st May 2012 and has introduced new safeguarding and vetting requirements affecting all individuals who have contact with children and adults at risk.
The three main significant changes are:
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New definition of Regulated Activity- This will affect who is eligible for a DBS check and which level of check do they require.
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The introduction of Single Disclosures- Only the applicant will receive a copy of their DBS Certificate.
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The introduction of the DBS Update service- This service will keep a subscribed individual's DBS Certificate continually up to date, allowing instant online checks and enabling portability (when certain criteria is met).
In order to implement these changes, Canoe England has made the decision to utilise an online system for processing DBS applications and from the 22nd July 2013 will be outsourcing the management and processing of online DBS applications to an external company (TMG CRB).
From this date all DBS Applications will be completed and processed online. (Old CRB/DBS paper applications will no longer be accepted and will be returned).
Canoe England has created several new guidance documents to help you understand the new DBS Eligibility and Application process. We recommend you read the following documents:
DBS Guidance Document G26 (13/06/13)
DBS Guidance Flowchart (26/06/13)
DBS Eligibility Guidance Tool (04/10/2013)
DBS FAQs G17(19/07/13)
DBS Application Guidance- Verification by Club (19/07/13)
DBS Application Guidance- Verification by Post Office (14/01/14)
DBS Club Verifier Guidance (08/08/13)
DBS Update Service Applicant Guidance
Important Information for Coaches
The new DBS eligibility requirement is linked to an individual’s specific role and the frequency and intensity in which they carry out that role. Therefore coaches will no longer be required to hold a DBS Certificate (formerly CRB) to meet the Canoe England Coach Update requirements, or to complete BCU UKCC Level 2 qualification. Coaches may still be required to undertake a DBS Check by their deployer or employer in line with the type of activities/ role they are carrying out.