New info.
As part of the online DBS application process for volunteers all new certificates are automatically registered with the Annual Update Service.
This will mean a couple of things. Firstly, applicants’ DBS checks will now be updated every 12 months, provided they do not opt out of the service. The DBS will still show on the system as requiring renewal in 3 years’ time, but this date will be pushed back by a year each time the annual update check is carried out.
Secondly, clubs will need to ensure their members keep an eye out for the Annual Status Update correspondence. This will take the form of an automated email sent to the email address the applicant applied with. The email will ask the applicant to give permission for the ECB to check their current status with the DBS.
They may choose to opt out (and deny the status check) in which case they are no longer eligible to work with children in cricket.
Things will then progress in one of the following ways:
The ECB will initially be running a pilot of this new process in October 2018 for all applicants who applied in April May and June 2017, with a full roll out to follow provided all goes smoothly.
The automatic service described above is only available to volunteers. Those in paid roles will need to continue to make a new Online DBS application every 3 years.
For any queries, please contact Ray Knowles at r.knowles@yorkshirecb.com.
More information can also be found HERE.