DBS (CRB) checks

[Mumoftiffingirl]

How often do DBS (CRB) checks need to be done? I have volunteered for the same organisation for about 6 years and had a CRB check 3 or 4 years ago and have been asked to do a new DBS check. Wouldn't the police inform the organisation if I had received a criminal conviction in the meantime?

I am quite reluctant as the person doing the check is quite new to the organisation and as most of my ID docs are in the form of financial statements (bank, cc etc). I feel it is an invasion of privacy quite frankly. At least it is an excuse not to volunteer anymore!

I think generally it is 3 years. I'm not sure if there is a legal limit, but I know all the teachers at our school have them every 3 years. I have just had one done as part of a chaperone licence and that lasts 3 years too.

The police will not report back. It is like an MoT - states the situation at the time of the test/check. The next day and they could be failed. That's why I don't really think they are much use in the first place.

It is good practice to have a new check every 3 years which is what I ask for although done organisations do every two years.

One of the flaws of the system is that updates are not given to anyone who has performed a previous check.

Also the rules on the type of documentation you have to provide have changed. With regards to things like bank statements you have to have sight if the original but I usually get people to strike through balances on the copy I have

Believe me I'm too busy making sure names, addresses, dates of birth etc cross reference to be bothered about the contents of the statement.