The Scout DBS process requires a sequence of steps that have to be completed in order. Unfortunately, the system does not send leaders notifications when you have completed your actions, so we rely on letting us know.
When the leader has verified the ID, the DBS process is initiated. We have to allow up to 60 days before we can follow up with the provider if there is a delay. Recent experience is that Hampshire police are taking in the region of 6-7 weeks to process the police check part.
Unfortunatly if the DBS check has not been returned when the district team authorises a family camp 2 weeks in advance, you will not be able to attend.
1. Leader starts new record in Scouts.org.uk
An adult requiring DBS provides ‘First name’, ‘Middle Name’, ‘Surname’, ‘Previous surname’, ‘Date of birth’, ‘Postcode’ and Email’ to the leader who enters them into scouts.org.uk.
2. Action by Subject
- Use the link in the email to
- Sign in to Scouts.org.uk for the first time.
- Complete Personal Information.
- Email the leader who set up your record to let them know you have completed your personal information.
3. Leader Initiates DBS Check
- The Leader will start the DBS Check
4. Subject completes DBS
- You should have received an email from Atlantic Data requesting that you complete your disclosure check. Click the link in the email you’ve received to complete your DBS application form.
- Detailed instructions are here.
- Bring ID Documents to the next meeting
5. Leader Conduct ID Check
- Subjects must bring their own documents so the leader can verify the photo ID.
- The leader verifies ID documents and returns them.
- Leader confirms verification in Scouts.org.uk
6. DBS Check returned
- You will be informed about the results of the DBS check by post
- Leaders will be able to confirm DBS results in socuts.org.uk