Volunteer Background (Police) Check
As we are a children's charity we expect all our volunteers, staff and supporters who come into contact witht he children to have an enhanced police check so we can ensure the safety for the children. In the UK this is a CRB check. An equivalent to a UK Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Check should be provided by other nationalities. As this is a detailed check the process can take up to 2 months so please apply early. If you already have a police check do contact the UK Office and we can advice you if you need another one although we will always need to see the original before you help with the children.UK Residents
Please ONLY apply for a CRB if you have already been accepted as a Volunteer/Member. If anyone needs help with the forms then Sue from the UK office would be happy to help if they can meet her in Sheffield.
NDF Associates
NDF Associates handles all the CRB checks for Educators Trust. Their contact details are, by phone 01423 799701 or by email enquiries@ndfassociates.co.uk. As we our a children's charity we require an ENHANCED POLICE CHECK. Original documents are required for the police check so we suggestthat your documents are sent by recorded or special delivery. Please remember to included a self addressed envelope (also recorded/special delivery) for their safe return.
NDF Associates.
Stoneacre,
Grimbald Crag Close
Knaresborough,
North Yorkshire,
HG5 8PJ
Tel : 01423 799701
CRB Forms
Included with your form will be an advice booklet which will help you fill in the form. Please follow the advice carefully as many are returned due to mistakes.
CRB Guide
Once you have completed the CRB form make sure you include the following before sending it off.1. CRB checklist
Completed Application Form
Cheque made payable to NDF Associates for £18 to cover cost of processing the application
ORIGINAL ID Proof (Not Copies)2. Send the documents to NDF Associates
If everything is ready then please follow the instructions provided by NDF to send the documents (Do not send applications to us)
3. CRB check returned
The processing time varies but you should receive a copy of your CRB check within two months, please bring your copy with you when you come to Goa. Friends of Educators Trust will also receive a copy for their records.
Proof of Identity
To compele the CRB process you must supply proof of identity. These MUST BE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS and not photocopies.
Certain documentation is required to establish your identity and complete section W and Y of the form. Details of the acceptable documents are shown on the form. Basically we need to see three items, at least one must confirm your name, one must confirm your date of birth and one must confirm your current address. NDF Associates are happy to help if you have any further questions that aren't covered in the included documentation NDF Associates, tel: 01423 799701.
At Least 1 From this list required Valid passport (any nationality)
UK Driving Licence (either photocard or paper)
Original UK Birth Certificate (issued within 12 months of date of birth) (full or short form acceptable)
Valid photo identity card (EU countries only)At Least 2 From This List Requires Marriage certificate
Non-original UK birth certificate (issued after 12 months of date of birth) (full or short form acceptable)
P45/P60 statement**
Bank or building society statement*
Utility bill (electricity, gas, water, telephone (inc mobile phone contract / bill)*
Valid TV Licence
Credit card statement*
Store card statement*
Mortgage statement**
Valid insurance certificate
Correspondence or a document from: the Benefits Agency; the Employment Service; the Inland Revenue; or a Local Authority*
Financial statement (e.g. pension, endowment, ISA)**
Valid vehicle registration document
Mail order catalogue statement*
Court summons**
Valid NHS Card
Addressed payslip*
National Insurance number card
Exam certificate (e.g. GCSE, NVQ)
Child benefit book**
Connexions card
Certificate of British nationality
Work permit / visa**
*documentation should be less than three months old
** issued within past 12 months
Applicant's Guide
• Please read the advice notes on the front of the application form
• The Application form must be completed in BLACK ink and in BLOCK CAPITALS
• As ISA Registration has, for the time being, been suspended, Section D should not be completed.
• Please do not use Correction Fluid on any of the form.
• Please DO NOT complete sections W, X or Y (this is for your employer or Registered body)
The following sections must be completed:- A, B, C, (if applicable) and E
The mandatory fields are highlighted in YELLOW and must be completed (with the exception of Section D)
Most items are self-explanatory but, in particular, please note the following:-
Section A
Item 3. Please ensure that ALL forenames are included.
Section B / C
The CRB require details of ALL addresses occupied during the last FIVE years. This includes addresses outside the UK.
If you have lived at your current address (as shown at Section B ) for MORE than five years you may ignore Section C
If you have occupied your current address for LESS than five years please show your previous address in Section C.
If you have occupied other permanent addresses in the preceding five years please show these addresses and the relevant dates of occupancy on a separate sheet of paper.
You will then be required to produce documents that prove your identity in order that Section W & X can be completed.
Generally a minimum of three documents are required, at least one must confirm your current name, at least one must confirm your date of birth and at least one your current address. These may be some of the documents you have recorded in Section A.
