Welcome to the ISTD Vetting & Barring Scheme
Introduction
The Imperial Society of Teaching of Dancing (ISTD) and Due Diligence Checking have teamed up to bring you the ISTD Vetting & Barring Scheme. This will enable you, the ISTD members to obtain an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (formerly CRB) under the ISTD.
How do I join the Scheme?
The way this works is simple. You need to apply to join the Scheme via the online portal which is available by pressing the start button towards the bottom of this page. Please read the below step-by-step guidance on joining the Scheme:
- Step 1 – Initial Registration Click the Start button below to go through to the Registration Page. On this page you will need to enter your membership number. This will enable DDC Ltd to identify you as a member of ISTD. You will also need to enter your name, address and contact details. You will also be asked to enter a username and password which will allow you access to the online form. Please record this safely for future use.
- Step 2 – Make Payment Once details have been submitted and the price confirmed, you will be taken to a payment portal where you can enter your payment card details. Please ensure that you have your Payment Card Details to hand, to enter on this secure website.
- Step 3 – Complete Online Application Form Once payment details have been processed you will be taken to an online application page which will provide further guidance on the process of filling out the form and the information you will need to enter, such as a full 5 year address history. This includes details of your ID documents such as a Passport, Driving Licence or Original UK Birth Certificate. For more information on the document requirements you can read our ‘Applicant Guidance’ pages. You can also access the form, once logged in, via the menu at the top of the page by clicking ‘Form’.
- Step 4 – Identity Verification Once you have entered and submitted your form information you will be presented with two options to verify your identity.
- Option 1 – Digital identity – You can verify your identity using the DDC ID mobile app. This is the quickest and easiest way of completing an application. It is a simple process however, it is only available with a current British or Irish ePassport with the chip symbol shown on the front.
- You must also have a fully updated mobile device to carry out the identity validation section. Please see our FAQs for further information. If you successfully complete the digital identity process, no identity documents are required to be sent to DDC.
- Option 2 – Post documents to DDC – DDC will post a self-addressed envelope to you, so you can post your original ID documents. Please ensure that you send the exact same documents that you have nominated online, to ensure there is no delay in processing your application. There should be a minimum of 3 documents nominated. Further guidance on eligible documents can be found in this pack or on our DBS Document Requirements page. If you have completed the online application form there is no need to complete the paper application form.
- Option 1 – Digital identity – You can verify your identity using the DDC ID mobile app. This is the quickest and easiest way of completing an application. It is a simple process however, it is only available with a current British or Irish ePassport with the chip symbol shown on the front.
- Step 5 – DDC to Process the Application DDC will process your application and submit it to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you have posted your original ID documents, they will be returned by Royal Mail ‘Tracked Delivery’. DDC will aim to post these back to you on the same day. This will require a signature upon delivery, or if you are not available they will store the package at your local sorting office for up to 18 days, after leaving a ‘calling card’. If you would prefer not to sign for this package please include a note with your documents or advise our customer service team. If you have provided a mobile telephone number and/or email address you will receive further information relating to the return of identity documents, including the reference numbers to track their progress. Please follow the link for more information on DDC Postage Options if you wish to upgrade the postal return route.
- Step 6 – DBS/Disclosure Scotland/AccessNI Issue Disclosure The DBS or Disclosure Scotland will post you a Certificate, to your home address as entered on to the form. Please note that for DBS applications this is the only copy of the Certificate and you may be required to show this to a member of the ISTD Management Team if requested.
- Step 7 – Join the Update Service (optional) The DBS offer an Update Service which applicants can choose to join, for an annual fee. This could potentially enable you to re-use your Certificate for a role which has the same Disclosure level, workforce, Vetting and Barring Lists and volunteer status as your current Certificate. Applicants must join the Scheme and pay the first year’s fee within 30 days of the Certificate issue date. For more information on the DBS Update Service please follow the link. (Please note: if your teaching work is conducted at your home address you should not register with the DBS Update Service – please read below).
Do you work from home?
If you are carrying out your teaching role from your home address please contact one of the team on 0845 644 3298. The DBS have a very specific guidance relating to a role that can be classed as ‘working from home’. We will manually include this information on your form submission once you have informed us that this is the case. Please note that this only applies to DBS applications.
PVG check (Scotland) & AccessNI check (Northern Ireland)
If you are living and working in Scotland or Northern Ireland you will need to email DDC Ltd directly at contact@ddc.uk.net to confirm the request for a PVG Check (or Update if you are an existing Scheme Member) or AccessNI check. Please include the following details in your email:
- Full Name
- Email address
- Contact Telephone Number
- Postal address including postcode
- Type of check required (AccessNI or PVG and if already part of the scheme)
- ISTD Membership number (so we can confirm your status with ISTD)
DDC Ltd will then contact you to confirm the application type you need, collect payment and post an application pack directly to you. For Disclosure Scotland you will need to provide your identity documents before a link is sent to you, to complete an online form. For AccessNI applications DDC will post you the information required to register and use the online portal, and then send ID documents/forms back to our offices.
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Dance School Principal with non ISTD members carrying out work or volunteering for you
If you are a dance school owner or event organiser, and want to take on the responsibility for managing applications and content people working or volunteering in your school then DDC can help you.
You will need to register your organisation with DDC and set up your own account to start administering checks. There is no registration fee and this only takes a few minutes to complete.
Go to the Register Now page above or click here
