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CRIMINAL
RECORDS BUREAU
Checks and use of
Self Declaration Forms
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Child Protection Policy
entitled "Safe Hands" requires any Coach, Umpire, Scorer ,
Junior Team Manager, Welfare Officer or any other listed individual has to complete a CRB
check.The list of specific roles that require a CRB check and other
action can be found by
CLICKING HERE
All posts that require a CRB check also require the
individual to complete a Self Declaration Form at the time as completing
the CRB Application. A sample SDF is included in the league Handbook for
adoption by Clubs in membership.
If you have any queries about Criminal Records Bureau
checks which are not answered in the information provided below or you
require further information or detail on a particular matter please
contact staff in the ECB Child Protection Unit
Tele: 020 7432 1200
E-Mail crb@ecb.co.uk
Why do I need to complete a CRB check?
The ECB is committed to ensuring that cricket provides a safe, friendly
and enjoyable environment for children and young people.There are duties
under legislation that the ECB MUST adhere to and it is a widely
recognised requirement for all those involved with working with children
whether as paid employees or as volunteers to be checked by the CRB.
How do I obtain a CRB form?
Your Club should contact Jack CARSON on 01924 405512 for supplies of
blank CRB application forms.
No longer to be done via Andrew Watson as previously advised
If you undertake an ECB coaching course or are a member of the
Association of Cricket Umpires & Scorers (ACU&S) or the ECB
Coaches Association (ECBCA) then you will automatically receive a CRB
application form as this is a pre-requisite for these positions
Who completes Section X of the CRB Application Form
?
Section X of a CRB Application Form is completed by an ECB
authorised signatory. This section is a CRB requirement to check your
identity. Please click HERE for your nearest
identification checker.
Please note: it is NOT possible that once you have been CRB checked
yourself that you automatically become an "authorised
signatory" able to check another person's identification.
What do I do once I have completed the
application form?
Ensure that the application form is completed accurately in BLACK
PEN and make record of the unique Form Ref. number and date of
dispatch.
(The latter may help to trace its location if there is excessive
delay in processing your application).
THEN SEND IT TO:-
ECB Child Protection Team
England and Wales Cricket Board
Lord's Cricket Ground
London NW8 8QZ
How much does it cost to get a CRB
check?
If you are a volunteer within cricket as a Coach,Umpire, Adult
Scorer or Team Manager (i.e. receiving expenses only), please mark the
check box labelled Volunteer on the last page of the Application form
and your CRB check will then be FREE. If you receive an income fron
cricket, you must send a cheque for £36 made payable to the "ECB"
with your form.
What happens next?
Your form will be registered with the ECB and sent to the CRB.
Results can take up to six weeks to come back. Please allow up to 10
days for the ECB to receive and process your form. The CB receive a very
large volume of forms each week and are unable to acknowledge receipt of
your form on an individual basis.
What do I receive from the CRB?
You will receive an original Certificate directly from the CRB in
Liverpool stating whether or not you have any previous convictions. This
is commonly known as your Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. A copy of
this certificate will be sent to the ECB Child Protection Team at Lord's
for assessment.
What happens if I have a previous
conviction?
All convictions are assessed for their relevancy in respect of child
welfare and an individual's suitability to work with young people.
Please note that the ECB may request further information from any
individual who has a conviction which is deemed to be potentially
relevant.The existence of previous conviction(s) and/or caution(s) will
not necessarily prevent an individual from being involved in cricket;
that will depend on the nature and circumstance of the conviction(s)/cautions(s).
Who will know about my criminal
conviction?
If convictions are revealed through a CRB check only the ECB Child
Protection Team will be aware of these unless there is an over-riding
need to share information with the County Wefare Officer (in our case
Ray Knowles of the YCB) or other external agencies. All information is
kept confidential and managed within a secure environment.
I have already been checked by another
organisation- what can I do?
The ECB does not accept the "transfer" of CRB Certificates
from another organisation. The Criminal Records Bureau does not endorse
the use of portability of certificates and so the ECB is following best
practice guidance by requesting that all individuals in cricket apply
for a CRB check through the ECB. More detail explaining the risk
associated by non-compliance can found HERE
How often will I need to be CRB
checked?
A CRB check is valid for three years within cricket.
My ECB CRB Certificate is about to
expire-what should I do?
All individuals who have completed a CRB check through the ECB
should automatically receive a reminder letter in advance of their
expiry date. The letter will include all the details and the appropriate
paperwork for a renewal
I have been living abroad within the
last five years?
Note:-These comments also relate to a person who is an overseas
/player/coach who be at an ECB affiliated club during the
forthcoming/current season. CLICK HERE
for full details
The ECB are required to ensure that all persons who have contact
with young people under the age of 18 years have been suitably screened.
Therefore, the ECB requires an appropriate criminal check or
"Certificate of good conduct" from the police or High
Commission in the country in which you lived within the past five years.
Before arrival/upon arrival you will need to send the following to the
ECB Child Protection Team.
1. A completed Overseas Clearance Form .CLICK
HERE to download
2 A recent passport size photograph
3. An up to date police clearance/ certificate of good conduct from your
country of origin
4. A photocopy of your passport
The ECB will send a letter to you confirming whether or not you are
cleared to carry on with your cricket duties. You will be required to
provide the club with a copy of any clearance given. application to be made. Renewal CRB checks once
completed are also valid for three years.
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