Vetting and Barring

The Independent Safeguarding Authority 

The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. 

For more information go to http://www.isa-gov.org.uk.

Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS)

It is business as usual for the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB);

The elements of the VBS put in place back in October 2009 continue; and existing requirements concerning the CRB will remain in place, and those entitled to such checks can continue to apply for them.

For more information on the Vetting and Barring Scheme, please go to http://www.navca.org.uk/localvs/crb/ or go to the ISA's home page, which can be found at http://www.isa-gov.org.uk/, which includes a useful Resource Library including Frequently Asked Questions.