Standard & Enhanced disclosures

Depending on the role which is being carried out, you may have to apply for a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure on behalf of a new employee or volunteer.

Standard Disclosures

For	Information included
People involved in the administration of law	Unspent convictions Spent convictions Cautions Lists Check
People applying for firearms and explosives licences
People involved in the provision of a Care Service

Enhanced Disclosures

For	Information included
People involved in child care including child minding, day care and foster parents	Unspent convictions Spent convictions Cautions Inclusion on children's or adults' lists Other relevant information held by police forces and other Government Bodies
People applying for various gaming and lottery licences
People who apply for registration as a care service provider, social service worker or social worker

Applying for Standard and Enhanced Disclosures

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Registered bodies

You need to be a registered body to apply on behalf of an individual for Standard or Enhanced Disclosures. This is a legal requirement under Part V of the Police Act 1997.  The charge for registration is £150 plus £10 for each registered individual. If your organisation can't become a registered body, you can apply through an umbrella body.

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