CRB Disclosure

What is a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure?

This is a vetting procedure undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau to help employers recruit safely. The body aims to ensure that those working with children, young people or vulnerable adults do not pose a risk to their safety or wellbeing. The CRB is an executive agency of the Home Office that processes checks against data on criminal records. Visit the CRB website to read more

Who needs to obtain a CRB disclosure?

It is expected that all those working with children, young people and vulnerable adults will undergo this vetting procedure before taking up position. There are two levels of disclosure: standard and enhanced. The need for these depends on the intensity, regularity and extent of contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults that the work involves.

How do I get a CRB Disclosure?

An individual can only obtain a CRB disclosure through a registered body. Registered bodies are usually local authorities or employers who provide this service for their employees. It can often be difficult for those seeking freelance work with children, young people or vulnerable adults to obtain a CRB check without first being engaged by an employer.

LONSAS is a registered body and provides a CRB processing service for freelance artists and practioners seeking work with children and young people in London.

How the LONSAS CRB service works