Got my DBS certificate through the post. Very quickly, about 3 days! Must have led a good, clean and wholesome life! More likely lived in the same house for 19+ years so less checking to do!
Now I need an interview and two independent character references. Seems a lot to me. A colleague is cleared to coach kids at his local football club. He only had the DBS certificate part to do. Why is the system more complex for scouts?
Because the scouts are more experienced at keeping out the dodgy ones whereas the football ones are only just starting to come to light.