DBS

DBS

In order to protect young people and adults at risk in sport, it is essential to carry out risk assessments and safe recruiting, whether of staff or volunteers. The law enables enhanced Barred List checks on all those in Regulated activity and you will find guidance as to who can have a check and how to do that.

It is British Basketball’s policy that all those in Regulated Activity must have a DBS (England & Wales) or a Disclosure Scotland PVG check, done, every 3 years. This is regardless of whether you already have had a check through other volunteering or work roles. If you are a coach and have another volunteering role in basketball you don’t need 2 certificates.

See documents below for explanation of the process, considering safe recruitment more widely, and related policies.

DBS / Disclosure Scotland Certificates

Important – keep them securely.

The information contained within your DBS / Disclosure Scotland certificate is confidential and you must keep it secure and protect it from loss or unauthorised access. Your certificate must only be used in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service’s or Disclosure Scotland’s Code of Practice and any other guidance issued by the DBS or Disclosure Scotland. Particular attention must be given to the guidance in the fair use of the information in respect of those whose Certificate reveals a disclosure or similar information.