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Cheaper DBS Checks

At a time when the news bulletins are full of rising food and fuel prices, and inflation hitting a 40-year high, it is unusual to hear about something which is reducing in price. But that is exactly what has happened at the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Do Hairdressers Need a DBS Check?

Getting a DBS check into your criminal record is a standard part of starting many jobs, but there is a restricted list of occupations which are eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS Check. Do hairdressers and salon staff qualify for this more in-depth checking?

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Digital Identity – What Is It?

A recent switch in the Disclosure and Barring Service’s policy means that people applying for a DBS certificate now have to prove their identities digitally. But what exactly is a digital identity, and how do you go about getting one?

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Football Academy Hosting and DBS Checks

All players have to start somewhere, and clubs invest substantial sums in running football academies, training the new generation of young players. These boys, some as young as 14, are usually hosted by families who live close to the club’s training grounds. Boys live as part of the family, having their own bedroom but eating meals and socialising with other family members.

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Can I Get a DBS Check on My Partner or Family Member?

We’re all used to the idea of people in positions of responsibility having to go through a criminal record check before starting work but what about our nearest and dearest? Can you ask for a DBS check on your sister’s new boyfriend after hearing rumours that he has a violent past?

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OFSTED Inadequate Ratings and DBS Checks

The first thing checked by parents who are choosing a school or childcare centre is often the OFSTED ratings. OFSTED is the government body for England and Wales which assesses the safety and quality of provision for schools, childminders, nurseries and similar establishments.

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Are DBS Checks Needed When a Parent is Present?

Most parents are aware of the fact that people who look after children in nurseries or in hospitals require a criminal records check. However, there is a lot of confusion about what happens in a situation where the parents are present along with their children. Do staff or volunteers still need a DBS check in these situations? It’s a fairly complex picture, so let’s go through it step by step.

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Airport Staff Shortages and DBS Checks

We’ve all seen the images from British airports this summer, with queues of holiday makers waiting to collect their bags or have their passports checked. And you could argue that those are the lucky ones – the people who have made it to the airport without their flights being cancelled. The disruption is being put down to difficulties in hiring new staff after the pandemic, but what is really going on?

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New Right to Work Checks from April 2022

UK rules around illegal working changed in April 2022, and some employees can now only have their right to work in the UK checked electronically. Before that date, employers had a choice of methods for checking; they could ask an applicant to bring in their original passport, check documents on a video call, or use an online portal for workers with certain classes of visa or UK immigration status.

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DVDS Checks

The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is more commonly known as Clare’s Law after a well-known victim of domestic violence. This scheme allows police to tell a victim of domestic abuse about any violence or abuse that their partner has been accused or convicted of in the past. The DVDS was set up in March 2014 and applies to all Police Forces in England and Wales.

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