Can you please tell me where I can find information out about crb checks.

You can find information about about crb checks on the the following web sites.

• Home Office Circular 5/2005 (The official Govt Guidance)
• Criminal Records Bureau - Code of Practice Summary
• Criminal Records Bureau - Code of Practice Full Text
• Local Police Force Information - disclosure of local information and police intelligence
• CRB Checks in Schools
• DfES Guidance on Improving Records of Recruitment and Vetting Checks in Schools
• Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Bill
• Useful Case Judgement  (2006)

Another useful document to examine is Child Protection: Preventing Unsuitable People from Working with Children and Young Persons in the Education Service. This contains a particularly useful section on the workings of the (CRB) Criminal Records Bureau, and the difference between basic, standard and enhanced disclosures. Additional guidance can also be found here