Adults who help with the work of Scouting on anything other than a very occasional basis (less than once a month that is) must undertake a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check. This is what we used to refer to as a “CRB” check. It is not optional.
Whilst this check is one of whether or not an adult has a criminal record, the primary reason it is undertaken is that it allows the assisting adult to become a member of the Scout Association and hence insured when working with young people.
Here are some government guidelines on what ID you need to bring to start the check.
https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/documents-the-applicant-must-provide-
Broadly speaking, the ID requirements can be summarised – for the majority of people – as follows:
- Full name including middle name
- Address, telephone number, email address
- Date of birth
- Passport – number, start date, and expiry date
- Drivers license – number and expiry date
- One utility or bank/building society bill dating from the quarter before the application
Access to the internet and the ability to use email is an absolute requirement for the modern DBS check.