Scorers: Change to DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) requirements

Introduction 

The eligibility for Enhanced DBS checks is prescribed in legislation. The ECB are only permitted to request a DBS check on an individual when legally allowed to do so. An enhanced Regulated Activity check cannot be made for someone not undertaking regulated activity. The submission of DBS checks for ineligible positions would be considered unlawful under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

The ECB have been reviewing the role of Scorer against the requirements of DBS, taking into consideration the role definition and the legal definition of Regulated Activity.  The ECB regularly undertakes these reviews, on all roles, to ensure we are working within and not in breach of any legal requirements. 

An internal and external working group has been in consultation to ensure that any changes are clearly reviewed and communicated.     

Why? 

Following this recent review, it has been concluded that the role of Scorer does not meet the legal requirements for an Enhanced DBS as they do not have direct, unsupervised contact with children as per the legal definition of Regulated Activity. 

If an individual carries out an additional role to scoring that is a regulated role, (for example chaperoning on overnight stays at festivals, Junior Supervisor, Volunteer Coordinator) then they will still require an ECB DBS specific for that role rather than as a Scorer. 

Please check out other regulated roles in Cricket by clicking on this link.  https://www.ecb.co.uk/about/policies/safeguarding/safer-recruitment 

When will it happen? 

These changes will be shared firstly with the county network before shared widely across the game ahead of the 2024 season. 

What do I need to do?  

When you are contacted for your annual DBS recheck, please complete the questionnaire via the link provided. You will be asked to select the most appropriate role/ options from the drop-down menu. 

Depending on your answers, you will receive confirmation as to whether your DBS can be renewed for your remaining role/s in cricket or your DBS can be lapsed in line with the changes.

If you are not registered to the Update Service and will continue in Cricket in another role that is in regulated activity then you will need to make a new application, we would suggest starting this process approx. 60 days prior to your current DBS expiring to allow time for application & issue of your new certificate.

Please speak to your local Club / Organisation if you are unsure or alternatively visit our Help Centre for further assistance.

Scorers will still be required to undertake the online Safeguarding for Umpires & Scorers course              e-learning training every 3 years (which replaced SYC - Safeguarding Young Cricketers) and are encouraged to follow other safeguarding best practice guidance, such as not being alone with a child, following the rule of two. 

If you already have an ECB eLearning account, please log in using this link https://elearning.ecb.co.uk/login/index.php .  

Your username will be your email address in lower case. If you have forgotten your password, it can be reset using the forgotten password tab.  

If you do not have an ECB e-learning account, please contact your local County Board 

 https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/county-cricket-boards  

Any issues or queries, please email [e-mail] 

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