Vetting Checks using the Criminal Records Bureau

ECB and Vetting checks

Note: The full page has been removed temporarily following a Government announcement on 15th June 2010 and 11 February 2011 regarding a review/remodel of criminal records and vetting and barring regimes.

How do I obtain a CRB Disclosure Application form?

Either you or your Club can contact
a) the County Cricket Board Office or
b) TMG CRB directly on 0845 2513000 or by email ECB@tmgcrb.co.uk or by accessing www.tmgcrb.co.uk/cricket.

NOTE: As from July 2010, the latest version of the CRB application form (which is purple in colour, and replaces the white form previously used) has been processed.

What happens if I have a previous conviction?

All convictions are assessed for their relevancy in respect of safeguarding children and an individual’s suitability to work with children.

Please note that the ECB may request further information from any individual who has a conviction which is deemed to be potentially relevant.

The existence of any previous conviction(s) and / or caution(s) will not necessarily prevent an individual from being involved in cricket; that will depend on the nature and circumstance of the conviction(s) / caution(s) or information provided in relation to the Disclosure.

The ECB has a policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders which can be found below:

ECB Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (39 KB)

Further information relating to general good practice in recruiting ex-offenders can be obtained from Nacro

Who will know about my criminal convictions?

If convictions are revealed through a Vetting Check only the ECB Child Protection Team will be aware of these unless there is an over-riding need to share information with the County Welfare Officer or other external agencies.

All information is kept confidential and managed within a secure environment, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and the CRB Code of Practice.