Criminal Records Bureau Procedures

UWIC offers a number of courses that involve work with children or vulnerable adults, which legally require applicants to inform us of any criminal convictions, including those that are spent e.g. no longer apply. Applicants who receive offers for these courses and intend to take up the place are therefore required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check Information in relation to the procedures that need to be undertaken along with an application form are sent to applicants who require these checks with offers.

The CRB was conceived under Part V of the Police Act of 1997 largely in response to public concern about the safety of children and vulnerable adults.
“We all have a responsibility to ensure that we build a safe, just and tolerant society. A vital part of this is to ensure that we protect children and other vulnerable people. The role of the Criminal Records Bureau is to reduce the risk of abuse by ensuring that those who are unsuitable are not able to work with children and vulnerable adults.”
David Blunkett, Home Secretary

Information on the CRB can be obtained here 

The CRB provides wider access to criminal record information through its Disclosure Service. It enables organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors to make safer recruitment decisions by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable for certain work, especially that involving children or vulnerable adults.
 

The Protection of Children, Young Persons and Vulnerable Persons

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Notes of Guidance

CRB Self Declaration form (Microsoft Word Document)

CRB Disclosure - Additional Notes (Microsoft Word Document)

Information on the disclosure process can be obtained here

Guidelines On The Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention & Disposal Of Disclosures & Disclosure Information.

Guidelines On The Recruitment Of Ex-Offenders (Students)

Guidelines On The Recruitment Of Ex-Offenders (Employees)

Do’s and don’ts when completing Disclosure application forms

Criminal Convictions
For Health Sciences Students:
Please note even though applicants with a criminal conviction may be given a place on a course this does not mean that students will be allowed on placements or have registration with the Health Professions Council.

For those programmes where successful completion requires registration with the Health Profession students will need to apply to the body and at this point the case is reviewed and a decision made in relation to acceptance onto the register.

For Education Students:
Applicants with a criminal conviction may be given a place on an ITET programme, however on completion of their programme they will subsequently need to register with the General Teaching Council. The Council will make its own decision regarding suitability for registration

Likewise employers will also consider any disclosure on an applicant's CRB Enhanced Disclosure in line with their own policies when appointing staff.

Frequently Asked Questions