DBS
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You have to go through the CFA procedure so they can verify the documents and the validity of the checks. Not all checks are the same. Mine for working as a teacher is not accepted by The FA.
There was an extension granted on all DBS checks for 12 months and this was announced in early April. So for example mine was due to expire in May 2020 but has been extended to May 2021. What does it say on your WGS profile, as mine says the new extended expiry date?
Still showing as November 2020 expiry dates for DBS and safeguarding. No extended date, not as of yet anyway
Found the correspondence from The FA. It says
DBS Checks/COVID-19 Issued 2 April 2020
The FA is implementing temporary changes to DBS checks in football for the period that football is suspended due to coronavirus, up to and including the start of the 2020-2021 season. These changes are outlined below and will apply to all roles in football. This decision has been made in light of the current cessation of football activity, difficulties regarding online ID verification for the purposes of renewing a DBS check and demand on the DBS service due to the current health crisis.
1. All volunteers carrying out regulated activity with U18s (in accordance with DBS guidance) require an Enhanced DBS with a check of the Children’s Barring List before they commence their role within football. This is current practice and will remain in place. However, we ask that new DBS checks are not submitted (from today onwards) whilst football activity remains suspended. For the avoidance of doubt, volunteers will not be permitted to carry out regulated activity with U18s until they have obtained a DBS check. The FA will provide a further update on processing new DBS checks in due course when there is further clarity on football activity will resume.
2. All individuals whose DBS checks are due to expire between 1 March 2020 and 1 October 2020 will not be required to renew their DBS checks until 1 year after the scheduled date of expiry. The FA currently requires DBS checks to be renewed every 3 years in accordance with industry standards and best practice. However, we have made an informed decision to extend that to 4 years, in these limited circumstances, on the basis of the current health crisis and associated difficulties in DBS check renewal and the fact that these individuals already hold a DBS check which has been accepted by The FA.
a. The FA is currently proposing an end date of 1 October 2020, based on the fact that this season’s grassroots footballing activity has ended and the assumption that preseason will commence with the start of the youth season starting September 2020. However, as circumstances develop, this date is potentially subject to change.
b. The FA’s proposals outlined above are applicable to all DBS checks completed through The FA.
c. The FA’s Whole Game System will be updated to reflect these changes.
Please note that the changes outlined above are temporary, and The FA reserves the right to review and amend the position, including to reflect changes in legislation and/or statutory guidance with respect to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic and further clarity on when football activity will resume.
The above changes are made to support the footballing family in the immediate term and to support ba (sic) return to football activity in the longer term whilst ensuring The FA’s commitment to safeguarding remains in place.
So as yours expires after the start of October, you need to get yours completed in the usual way.
Ok Brian, thanks for clearing that up. I've never renewed so I assume I contact the CFA for the DBS and look for a safeguarding course online?
I would talk to the Safeguarding Lead at the County FA about the online part. They may also be able to arrange for the verification of your application and supporting documents for you.
RefJef
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Re Safeguarding, my qualification expired recently so I did the online Safeguarding course: “The FA Online Safeguarding Children Re-Certification” course - this is the course you need to do when your “face to face“ course expires. (May be able to do it before that course expires). It (the re-cert) has a three year “life”, so I’m now good until July 23.
On completing the course, it did take a few days to synch with my Whole Game account, but is now showing under my learning experience. The course took about 2 hours (doesn’t have to be done in one sitting)
Google “Fa online safeguarding course” to find links to the course.
On completing the course, it did take a few days to synch with my Whole Game account, but is now showing under my learning experience. The course took about 2 hours (doesn’t have to be done in one sitting)
Google “Fa online safeguarding course” to find links to the course.
Yampy
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You're S&H aren't you @Ben448844 ? Their referee registration email sent on July 14 gives you all the information you'll need. One of the links they send you is http://www.sheffieldfa.com/news/2020/jul/08/fa-dbs-applications-and-verification
I completed my renewal in February before lockdown and it was so quick and easy. Not all the ID verifiers are at CFA and there's a handful scattered around the area who can help.
You'll need to use their link to get the ball rolling. It might be a bit slower at the moment but best get it sorted before it's too late.
I completed my renewal in February before lockdown and it was so quick and easy. Not all the ID verifiers are at CFA and there's a handful scattered around the area who can help.
You'll need to use their link to get the ball rolling. It might be a bit slower at the moment but best get it sorted before it's too late.
I've filled in the form. Thank you for the link.
I'll do that now. Thanks for the info