CRIMINAL RECORD BUREAU (CRB) CHECKS

What are CRB checks and who needs them?

• The CRB checks the criminal records for an individual

• CRB checks are required for people working with:– Vulnerable adults– Children

• 2 types of checks:– Standard– Enhanced

University of Essex requirements

• Staff – Managed by Personnel• Students – Managed by the Academic Section

Students need CRB checks:• When required for work placement/research

What is the CRB application process?

• Completion of a CRB Application form• Provide ID documents in person• Form signed by a CRB Countersignatory• Disclosure certificate received from CRB• Escalated to Department/School/Centre,

Academic Registrar & Lead Countersignatory if necessary

Changes to the Student CRB process

• Academic Section responsible from 01/2008• Operated a decentralised process• From 08/2008 commenced implementation of a

centralised process– Online CRB application– ID checks by Systems Administration Office

• Rollout during 2009

CRB Implementation Plan

• 08-09/2008: New checks for MSc Health & Human Sciences students students

• 10-11/2008: New & re-checks for Biological Sciences students

• 01/2009 onwards: All other Departments/Schools/Centres (new and re-checks) as checks occur