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Online checking with the ISA
The latest on the Vetting and Barring Scheme
The registration phase of the VBS was due to begin in July 2010, however the Coalition Government halted the registration phase whilst whilst a review was conducted into the scheme. The information below reflects guidance available before the review was announced. It will be updated once the outcomes of the review are released.
A free online service will allow employers to check an individuals monitoring status for a particular workforce.
Employers can register their interest or ‘subscribe to' one or many individuals monitoring status and receive updates if that status changes.
Those who have registered an interest in an individual will be notified if an individual has become ‘not monitored' for any reason.
If an individual is not monitored by the ISA it could mean:
- they have not registered with the scheme
- they have voluntarily withdrawn from the scheme
- they are barred
It will be illegal to employ or to continue to employ anyone that is not monitored by the ISA.
How this works
Interested parties can log on to check an individuals status. They will need to provide the following information:
- ISA registration number of individual they wish to check.
- The individual's data of birth
- Register that they have a legitimate interest with the individual (organisations can register their details with the ISA)
- Whether they have consent to make the check
- Whether the indivdual is being checked for a paid or voluntary role
Monitoring Status Check Result
Example:
| Website transaction number |
1234567 |
| ISA registration number |
12345678910111213 |
| Name |
Smith, Amy |
| Date of Birth | 28.06.1981 |
| Monitoring status for children |
This will show either Monitored - this means the indivual is registered with the ISA and not barred. They are allowed to take up employment (paid or voluntary) with children. Unable to confirm monitoring - this means the individual is either barred, has not applied to the scheme or has voluntarily withdrawn from the scheme. It will be illegal to employ (in a paid or voluntary position) anyone that is not registered with the scheme.
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| Monitoring status for vulnerable adults | |
| Reason for check | Volunteer |
| Declaration of legitimate reason | User has declared a legitimate interest |
| Consent | User has obtained consent |
| Time and date of check | 07.07.2009 15:30:39 |
An option to subscribe to the individual will also be given.
Bulk Online Checks
A template will be made available to download that will enable organisations to upload bulk information and complete multiple checks.
Confused?
Contact the ISA direct. Tel: 0300 123 1111 or email info@vbs-info.org.uk .