Vetting and Barring Scheme (Previously known as list 99 checks)
The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) assesses every person who wants to work, or volunteer, with children or vulnerable adults. The check is completed using information previously found in:
- the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (PoVA) list
- the Protection of Children Act (PoCA) list
- List 99 (a list of people considered unsuitable for work with children, held by the Department for Children, Schools and Families).
This information is assessed to decide whether to give the individual concerned ISA registration, or put them on one of the ISA Barred Lists. It is not a replacement for a CRB, but can be done whilst waiting for a CRB check to come through.
The records are constantly updated as fresh information is gathered. If new data indicates that an individual might pose a risk to vulnerable people, they will be put on one of the ISA Barred Lists immediately.
If your employee has an enhanced CRB Disclosure, it is not necessary to have them checked against the ISA as this would have already been carried out within the CRB process.
To carry out an ISA check, fill out all details in the form below. If you are not an Ofsted registered Day Nursery, please call 0844 504 5504 to make a payment for this service.
*Free ISA checks for Ofsted registered Day Nurseries ONLY, and is chargeable at £10 (ex VAT) for all other companies. We only accept payments via credit/debit card or cheque for ISA checks, with checks being processed after funds have cleared.
