The roles in cricket that require an ECB DBS check are:
- Age Group Team Manager, All Stars / Dynamos Children’s Activator, All Stars / Dynamos Children’s Helper, Assistant Coach, Captain / Vice captain, Club Safeguarding Officer, Coach, County Safeguarding Officer, Junior Supervisor, League Safeguarding Officer, Physiotherapist, Safeguarding Recruiter, Team Manager, Umpire, Volunteer Coordinator
- Children's Cricket Agent, Children’s Cricket Talent Scout, Children Academy Director, Disability Cricket Manager, Education Advisor, Medical Staff, Personal Development Manager, Psychologist, Strength/Conditioning Coach
Applying for an ECB DBS check is straightforward, and the process is now all online – there are no paper applications involved. For volunteers the process is free and for Paid roles a fee of £49.50 is payable to the DBS upon application. We also have the facility for you to enrol onto the Update Service which will mean that if an individual’s details do not change, they may never have to do another DBS application in cricket. Again, this is free for volunteers, however there is a fee of £16 per annum for paid applicants.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the policy of the ECB to recheck all individuals on a 12-month basis. If registered to the DBS update service this will be carried out via their online portal, if the certificate is not registered to the update service, then a new application will be required after 12 months. To reiterate, clearance for more than 12 months at anyone time will not be granted.
If you require an ECB DBS certificate, please contact your Club Safeguarding Officer in the first instance to request that your application is initiated. If they are unsure how to do this, the County Safeguarding Officer can help them. Umpires may be able to contact their panel administrator.
Once your application is initiated, you will receive an email with easy-to-follow instructions to help you make your application. There is a helpdesk function within the system. When the DBS have concluded their checks, you will receive a paper copy of your certificate in the post.
For renewal of your DBS, you will receive an email annually requiring you to log in and give consent to be rechecked and also confirm your personal details, such as: Role / Club / volunteer or paid status.
