How will the new Vetting and Barring Scheme work?
1.Making an application to register Those people who are applying to work or volunteer with children or vulnerable adults will have to apply to be ISA-registered via the CRB on the new application form. For individuals undertaking paid employment, the registration will incur a one-off fee of £64. [£58 in Northern Ireland] Volunteers will have to apply in the same way as an employee however, will not be charged for registering. (Arrangements for those already working or volunteering with these groups will be published nearer the VBS launch.) Individuals may still be required by their employers to obtain a CRB check to check suitability to for their actual job and duties. 2.The initial vetting process Any relevant information from the police or referrals from other sources, such as previous employers or professional bodies, will be passed to the ISA for consideration. The ISA will use all relevant information to decide whether the applicant should be placed on a Barred List. If there is
