England Netball is firmly committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all young people and adults at risk to play netball. England Netball has introduced DBS checks as part of a process of safer recruitment of staff and volunteers working with young people (ie under the age of 18 years) in the sport.
The DBS disclosure system is managed through our partners GBG DBS and is available to affiliated members of England Netball and volunteers carrying out regulated activity. The online application is a more efficient and cost effective way of obtaining an DBS disclosure through England Netball. All the details required to register and apply for a DBS check are included on the application process document highlighted below.
Regulated Activity Flow Chart
Application Process
As part of the application you are required to provide ID for verification to ensure that you are who you say you are.
You can have your ID Verified at the Post Office. There are over 900 Post Office branches which offer DBS ID Verification service, you can search for your nearest branch here.
Alternatively, there is also the option to have your ID documents verified online instead of going to the post office (so long as you have a UK/Irish passport and driving licence photo card).
As of 1st September 2026, new government rules mean that from then on all volunteers and coaches must have an enhanced DBS via England Netball, even if they are supervised by another DBS checked person. All the rules are on the England Netball DBS page here (DBS Information - EN knowledge Centre - England Netball Knowledge Centre). The main difference is that Level 1 coaches and volunteers like team managers who were previously exempt if they were supervised, are no longer exempt and should be checked