How long does a CRB last?
CRB checks are an important part of a rigorous recruitment process but are only accurate up to the date of the check. Consequently it is good practice to repeat CRB checks for returning staff and volunteers who may have taken a break for 3 months or more. For those working consistently with children and young people it is good practice to recheck every 3 years. However this is an organisational decision that involves a rigorous, annual risk assessment of all staffing.
