From 12 October 2009 individuals will need to register with the ISA if they are to work or volunteer with children and/or vulnerable adults in a regulated activity. Once the scheme has been fully rolled out employers (of workers and volunteers) will only be allowed to recruit people ISA registered.

The ISA will remove the most dangerous people from the children and vulnerable adults’ workforce. The CRB will continue to provide the person’s criminal record and other relevant information through a disclosure check. Access to both of these checks will be through the CRB.  Unlike the present system of CRB checks, fresh information coming to light will also be gathered and a current employer notified where appropriate. There will be new responsibilities on ‘employers’ to notify certain concerns or disciplinary issues to the ISA. When used together, a CRB and ISA check will provide the most comprehensive vetting and checking service on offer in the world today.

The cost for an individual to apply to register with the ISA will be a one-off, lifetime fee of £64.00 (for paid workers). This includes the charge for a CRB check. You will be able to check an individual’s ISA-registration status online or as part of an Enhanced CRB check. For further information see FAQs below.

ISA FAQ's

ISA Brochure

ISA Fact Sheet 1

ISA Fact Sheet 2

ISA Fact Sheet 3

ISA Fact Sheet 4

ISA Fact Sheet 5