How often should DBS checks be renewed in schools? Ofsted, the regulatory body governing childcare and education in the UK, doesn’t have any specific yearly requirement, but will still penalise schools if they don’t think safeguarding is up to scratch. So how often should DBS checks be renewed in schools? How Often Should DBS Checks … Read more
Introduction – What If I Have Been Referred To The Barred List? Being referred to the Barred List typically implies that you may be subject to restrictions or prohibitions in certain professional or legal contexts and as the name suggests, you will be barred from working with children, Vulnerable Adults or both. The specifics can … Read more
Ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals within our communities is of high importance, which is why it is important to know how to make a DBS referral. If you find yourself in a situation where you believe someone should be added to the DBS barred list, you must make a referral. In this guide, we’ll … Read more
Introduction – Benefits Of A Basic DBS Check Any individual, employer, organisation, or charity can request a Basic DBS/CRB check (with the applicants’ permission), and they can be requested for any purpose for people living or working in England and Wales. In Scotland, checks are via Disclosure Scotland. But what are the benefits of a … Read more
Introduction – Does No Further Action Show On DBS Checks? “No Further Action” is a term used when a person is arrested, interviewed, or investigated by the police in connection with an allegation or the suspicion that they may have committed a criminal offence, but the police decide not to continue the investigation. There’s a … Read more
What is an Exempted Question? When getting a DBS check for existing staff or new hires, employers must be entitled by law to ask them to disclose their criminal history. The act of this disclosure is known as “asking an Exempted Question”. In this blog, we’ll go over the legislation surrounding Exempted Questions, eligibility to … Read more
If your staff require regular DBS checks in order to work, it’s important to make sure you’re renewing them as frequently as you need. In this post, we’ll go over the two ways to renew your staff DBS checks. How To Renew DBS Checks For Staff: Paying For New Checks The most obvious way to … Read more
Introduction: 5 Challenges Of Teaching In the field of education, teachers encounter various challenges that shape their roles in the classroom. This article explores 5 challenges of teaching that educators have faced in the past as well as continue to face as we head into 2024. 5 Challenges Of Teaching – Adapting to Technology: Teachers … Read more
Introduction: Does A Postman Need A DBS Check? If you wish to be a postman or postwoman, you will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Types of DBS Checks: There are three main types of DBS checks: Enhanced DBS checks come with an optional check of the Barred Lists, which … Read more
Introduction – Can I Get a DBS Check on My Partner? Since its establishment in 2012, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has been a crucial tool for employers in the UK to safeguard vulnerable individuals by conducting Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks. These checks have traditionally been associated with employment, but what if … Read more