Disclosure and barring

The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) have merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CRB checks are now called DBS checks. A DBS check may be needed for applying to foster or adopt a child.

Forms and guidance can be found below.

Forms and guidance

Disclosure of Criminal Convictions form (Word doc, 74 KB)(opens new window)

Disclosure and Barring - Application Guidance (Word doc, 526 KB)(opens new window)

Disclosure and Barring Service – Applicant Statement (Word doc, 29 KB)(opens new window)

Obtaining a Criminal Background Check - Practices and Procedures (Word doc, 59 KB)(opens new window)

Risk Assessment DBS Certificate (Word doc, 36 KB)(opens new window)

DBS Accepted Evidence of Identity (Word doc, 36 KB)(opens new window)

Disclosure and Barring Service Routes for Disclosure Certificate (Word doc, 26 KB)(opens new window)