Introduction – Why Is My DBS Stuck At Stage 5? If you’re wondering, “Why is my DBS stuck at Stage 5?” you’re not alone. Many individuals experience delays in the processing of their Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificates, especially when it comes to the final stages.In this article, we’ll explore the common reasons behind … Read more
One of the biggest shortfalls of DBS checks is that they only disclose UK criminal record information. If your applicant is from, or has lived abroad, a DBS check won’t offer any insight into their non-UK criminal history. All that said, it’s still a legal requirement to get DBS checks for non-UK citizens before they … Read more
Introduction – Do Cautions Show On DBS Checks? Do cautions show on DBS checks? Well it does depend on a few of things: The age of the offender when the offence was committed, whether the caution is considered “spent” whether the caution has been “filtered” and the type of DBS check that’s been applied for. … Read more
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