Regulations 5, 7, 16
1. Positive proof of identity.E+W
2. Either—E+W
(a)where the certificate is required for a purpose relating to section 115(5)(ea) of the Police Act 1997 (registration under Part II of the Care Standards Act 2000) F1, or the position falls within section 115(3) or (4) of the Police Act 1997 F2, an enhanced criminal record certificate issued under section 115 of that Act; or
(b)in any other case, a criminal record certificate issued under section 113 of that Act,
including, where applicable, the matters specified in sections 113(3A) and 115(6A) of that Act and the following provisions once they are in force, namely section 113(3C)(a) and (b) and section 115(6B)(a) and (b) of that Act.
Textual Amendments
F11997 c. 50. Section 115(5)(ea) was inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000, section 104. Sections 113(3A) and 115(6A) are added to the Police Act 1997 by section 8 of the Protection of Children Act 1999 (c. 14), and amended by sections 104 and 116 of, and paragraph 25 of Schedule 4 to, the Care Standards Act 2000. Sections 113(3C) and 115(6B) are added to the Police Act 1997 by section 90 of the Care Standards Act 2000 on a date to be appointed.
F2A position is within section 115(3) if it involves regularly caring for, training, supervising or being in sole charge of persons aged under 18. A position is within section 115(4) if it is of a kind specified in regulations and involves regularly caring for, training, supervising or being in sole charge of persons aged 18 or over. Relevant regulations are S.I. 2002/446.
3. Two written references, including a reference from the last employer, if any.E+W
4. Where a person has previously worked in a position whose duties involved work with children or vulnerable adults, so far as reasonably practicable verification of the reason why the employment or position ended.E+W
5. Documentary evidence of any relevant qualification.E+W
6. A full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.E+W