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Using DBS Checks To Improve Online Safety & Prevent Grooming15/03/2023

We live in an age where more people communicate online than ever before. While the internet is a powerful tool to connect us, it also poses its own unique set of risks and dangers. The risk to children and vulnerable adults is particularly high. For example, many parents hire online tutors these days to help their children with their studies. The problem is - how can parents be sure that the tutor is safe to interact with their child? Additionally, how can organisations who hire online workers to interact with vulnerable people are not going to take advantage of them? One way to...

Section 128: Checks And DBS for Independent Schools08/03/2023

Safeguarding is fundamental in education. DBS checks ensure that children are protected and kept safe. Whether working in a state or independent school, DBS checks are mandatory. State schools get their funding directly from the government and are free to attend; however, independent schools charge annual attendance fees. Independent schools include - Public schools Boarding schools SEN schools Preparatory schools State and independent should both ensure that all teachers and staff who work with children have the required DBS checks in place. What Is A Section 128...

Challenges Of Working In Recruitment And How To Recruit Safely06/03/2023

No matter what sector you work in, there are always challenges to the job that you do. Those that work in recruitment face two challenges to make sure they hire the best possible candidate for the job and consider the company’s needs. With the applicant pool getting more extensive but the company’s budget often getting smaller, the recruiter has several challenges to overcome. Although each industry’s needs are different, they will face some common issues; this article will discuss those as well as how individuals can handle recruitment challenges and how to make the recruitment...

Pre-Employment Checks For Employers04/03/2023

Pre-employment checks ensure that employers recruit the most suitable candidates; they also help to improve retention and reduce turnover. Before an employer makes a conditional offer, they can check if references are up to date, if the candidate will uphold the company’s values and whether they have a criminal record. This article will discuss why these checks are essential and how an employer can land the best employee. The Importance of Pre-Employment Checks Pre-employment checks are essential to the recruitment process; they help employers recruit qualified candidates and...

How Digital Identity Checks Work For DBS Checks02/03/2023

Since 6th April 2022, employers and organisations are allowed to use digital methods to check identity documents rather than viewing the physical documents in person when processing DBS checks. Digital identity checks are optional, rather than being a requirement, and visual checks of the physical documents can still be implemented. What are digital identity checks? In December 2021, the DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport) set up a Digital Identity Trust Framework . The framework governs digital identity verification for DBS checks and right to work...