It is the second delay for the scheme, which is being brought in to allow more rigorous checking of those working with children and vulnerable adults. It was originally due to start last October.
The Home Office said last week that registrations to the scheme will be gradually phased in, starting with new recruits and people changing jobs.
From October the three current barring lists will be split, into one for those working with children and another for those working with vulnerable adults.
They will be held by the Independent Safeguarding Authority, which will deal with all referrals and decide who should be put on the barred lists.
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