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What does an Adult First Check show?

Modified on Tue, 23 Jan, 2024 at 10:50 AM

An Adult First Check will issue one of three results: 

  • No match exists for this person on the current adults’ barred list: In this case, the applicant has not been barred from working with adults, and can start work under supervision. 
  • Registered Body must wait for the DBS certificate: In this case, the details provided may have indicated a match on the adults’ barred list. However, further investigation is required to confirm this, so the employer should wait for the full DBS Certificate before making a recruitment decision. 
  • Certificate completed 
    The result will also clearly state that the Adult First Check only forms the first part of the criminal record check application process and that further information will follow.

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