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accessni_logoAccess NI supplies criminal history information to organisations that are required by law to consider the suitability of applicants for certain positions or to ensure that they are not barred from working with vulnerable groups.

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has signed up to a Service Level Agreement with the Northern Ireland Sports Forum (NISF) (the NISF is an approved Umbrella Body by AccessNI and can submit AcessNI Disclosure Certificate Applications for criminal history checks to AccessNI on behalf of other non-registered organisations).

AccessNI checks must be completed for those individuals from HSI or any of our Affiliates in Regulated Activity.

(Regulated Activity is an activity that is considered to be unsupervised – in terms of the legislation the term “supervision” refers to the formal supervision by a person in a position of authority who has responsibility for that individual and they are themselves checked against the Barred List).

From 1 April 2015, all Access NI (ANI) Applications made through NISF on behalf of Horse Sport Ireland can  now be completed on-line.

Online Applications:

Before you proceed to the NI Direct website PLEASE ENSURE you have an active email account and a copy of the Horse Sport Ireland Access NI Application Form. 

 

Once you process the payment at the following link you will automatically receive the Form by email.

 

Access NI Vetting Application Page

 

Access NI Applications Process

  1. Go to nidirect.gov.uk/apply-for-an-enhanced-check-through-a-registered-body
  2. Select the green button to create a nidirect account and apply for an enhanced check, if you already have an indirect account, you can use this rather than creating a new one. You may be prompted to uplift this account to a higher level – instructions will appear on screen. Guidance document to create a nidirect account
  3. You will need to retain your login credentials for future use.
  4. A digital identity validation will be conducted when you create or uplift the nidirect account. Your current name, DB and current address will be verified by nidirect.  You will be asked to upload the required identity documentation and provide a selfie.  Instructions will appear on screen.  If there are problems creating this account, contact nidirect on 0300 200 7868 or email [email protected].
  5. Enter the 6 digit PIN number listed on the Horse Sport Ireland Access NI Form that will be emailed to you after payment – Located on Page 2 of the Application Form
  6. Complete the remainder of the application.
  7. Upload the required identity documents to the AccessNI application form. You are required to upload two identity documents, chosen from the AccessNI list provided, to the AccessNI application form to allow the Signatory to verify that middle names and previous surnames have been provided. To help avoid delays, where possible the following documents should be uploaded with the application form:-
    1. Applicant’s birth certificate issued at time of birth or another suitable document that confirms the name(s) at birth and date of birth;
    2. A document that contains both the applicant’s current name and photograph.
  8. Continue to complete the remaining fields on the application.
  9. You must note the 10 digit AccessNI reference number you are provided with on the confirmation page and email when you complete your details on the AccessNI on-line system.
    1. Complete the first and third pages of the HSI Access NI Application Form, including your 10 digit reference number and Signature.
    2. On Page 3 of the form, complete the top section ONLY, H.S.I will complete the rest of the page.
  10. Please return the Application Form to Horse Sport Ireland and copies of relevant identification as listed on the application form.

 

Horse Sport Ireland’s Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Youths and Vulnerable Adults in Our Sports highlights the various aspects of a robust recruitment and selection process which includes the vetting of individuals for certain positions.

HSI cannot accept AccessNI certificates that have been obtained through another organisation.

 

HSI Vetting Policy

 

If you have any queries in relation to AccessNI please email Safeguarding Team in the Horse Sport Ireland Offices at: [email protected].