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CRB Disclosure Unit
Room AG10/11
Essex County Council
County Hall
Chelmsford
Essex County Council
CM1 1LX

Telephone: 0845 603 7633

Guidance documents

ISA/CRB guidance documents and information

The following guidance documents and information comprise a valuable resource for anyone required to apply or manage the application of Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) registrations and Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks.
 

CRB code of practice

Document outlining the responsibilities of any company seeking to carry out CRB checks on behalf of employees.
 

Notes of guidance for applicants (CRB)

Useful information and clarification for an individual completing the CRB application form.

 

Notes of guidance for hiring managers (CRB)

Useful information and clarification for anyone tasked with managing the CRB application process on behalf of an employer. Note that each CRB application must be accompanied by a documentary evidence sheet or it will be returned.
 

Infolink website

Website containing useful information for anyone involved with CRB applications in Essex maintained schools. Independent / private schools, and those within the Southend and Thurrock unitary authorities, should contact Essex Disclosure Service for further information.
 

Independent safeguarding authority

Website for the body tasked with holding and managing the ISA register
 

Criminal records bureau

Website for the body tasked with carrying out CRB checks
 

Charity commission

Website and valuable information resource for charities, with an area dedicated to CRB checks in relation to this sector.