DBS (CRB) Checks

 

Important note regarding BADMINTON England CRB applications.  
The CRB has become DBS.

On 1 December 2012, the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) merged with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 As the BADMINTON England DBS / CRB checking service is predominantly online there will be no change to the application process but you will notice the change from CRB to DBS on the system and associated paperwork.

For further information please visit the Home Office website.

 

Disclosure and Barring Service Checks

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks enable organisations that provide activities for children and vulnerable adults to access information to assist in recruitment decisions.

DBS checks should be conducted as part of a safe recruitment process and not as the only element of recruitment.  For further information on safe recruitment take a look at the Safeguarding Children and Young People Guidance

Who Requires an Enhanced DBS Check?

  • Coaches (all coaches on the register are DBS checked)
  • Child Welfare Officers
  • Junior Team Managers

If you're unsure about whether or not you require a DBS check, please see the DBS Eligibility Criteria at the bottom of the page or by clicking here...

How to apply?

BADMINTON England has now moved DBS processing over to TMGCRB, this move allows applicants to complete DBS checks online.

To obtain login details for the TMGCRB website please email safeguarding@badmintonengland.co.uk stating the following information - 

  • Full Name
  • Address (including postcode)
  • Membership number (if known)
  • The role you would like to be checked for
  • Whether you are paid or volunteer in that role 

After receiving the following information from you, BADMINTON England will set up an account for you with TMGCRB. You will then receive an email from TMGCRB with your login details.

Please note: BADMINTON England will only conduct DBS checks on behalf of its affiliated organisations who are checking their registered members.

What does it cost?

Enhanced DBS Check - £44 from 6th April 2011 and FREE for volunteers

Guidance on Completing your DBS Check

Guidance on using the TMGCRB online site can be found at the bottom of this page.  Click here

A range of original documents to confirm identity must be shown to a BADMINTON England approved verifier. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

BADMINTON England Approved Verifiers

To be a BADMINTON England approved verifier you must have been appointed to this role by your club or county committee.

Click here to download the DBS Verifier Registration Form. 

Send the completed form either electronically to safeguarding@badmintonengland.co.uk or by post to:

Safeguarding Children Administrator
BADMINTON England
National Badminton Centre
Milton Keynes
MK8 9LA

A Verifier Guidance document can be found at the bottom of the page or by clicking here.