What is a DBS?
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) provides a vetting check for those working in a paid or voluntary role with children and vulnerable adults.
The roles in cricket that require an ECB DBS check are:
Age Group Team Manager, All Stars / Dynamos Children’s Activator, All Stars / Dynamos Children’s Helper, Assistant Coach, Captain / Vice captain, Club Safeguarding Officer, Coach, County Safeguarding Officer, Junior Supervisor, League Safeguarding Officer, Physiotherapist, Safeguarding Recruiter, Team Manager, Umpire, Volunteer Coordinator
Children's Cricket Agent, Children’s Cricket Talent Scout, Children Academy Director, Disability Cricket Manager, Education Advisor, Medical Staff, Personal Development Manager, Psychologist, Strength/Conditioning Coach
Applying for an ECB DBS check is straightforward, and the process is now all online – there are no paper applications involved. For volunteers the process is free and for Paid roles a fee of £38 is payable to the DBS upon application. We also have the facility for you to enrol onto the Update Service which will mean that if an individual’s details do not change, they may never have to do another DBS application in cricket. Again, this is free for volunteers, however there is a fee of £13 per annum for paid applicants.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the policy of the ECB to recheck all individuals on a 12-month basis. If registered to the DBS update service this will be carried out via their online portal, if the certificate is not registered to the update service, then a new application will be required after 12 months. To reiterate, clearance for more than 12 months at anyone time will not be granted.
For further information regarding Safer Recruitment and DBS Checks, please visit the ECB's website at: https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/2102908/safer-recruitment-and-dbs-checks
