Access NI and Garda Vetting Forms

2.7.2025 | Safeguarding,


Access NI and Garda Vetting

The below Criminal Vetting Checks Policy was agreed at General Assembly 2025.

Criminal Vetting Policy

 

How to apply for an AccessNI check after 17 July 2018 – A step-by-step guide with screenshots to illustrate the process.

Apply for an AccessNI check through nidirect

 

Application Form for Leaders - This form is required for anyone working with children or vulnerable adults within a PCI congregation.

Application Form for Leaders

Application process for Leaders

 

Application Form for Groups - This form is required for anyone working in an organisation NOT part of the Presbyterian Church but registered with PCI as an umbrella group.

Application form for Groups

Application process for Groups

 

 

Access NI Code of Practice

  Access NI’s Code of Practice

 

Garda Vetting Forms

 

Step-by-Step Guide – GV

NVB1 – Vetting Invitation Form

NVB2 – Revetting

 NVB2 – Application for Leaders

 NVB3 – Parent/Guardian Consent Form

 

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders

  Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (DOC)

  PCI Data Privacy Notice