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Every year there are thousands of school trips organised by teachers across the UK, during which large groups of pupils are taken out of the school building to visit a separate location or venue.  The groups of school children are supervised by teachers and, in many cases, by parent volunteers. School trips are a valuable… Continue reading A Guide to DBS Checks for School Trips

People that run sports clubs or teams will know that safeguarding is a highly important issue when working with children. However, it can be tricky to understand which DBS Checks are needed for which roles within the sports club, especially when recruiting new staff. Big sports teams and clubs may find it easier as they… Continue reading A Guide to DBS Checks for Sports Teams and Clubs

DBS Checks are most often used to vet people for certain job roles. Employers use them to make sure that the people they are recruiting (or are working within roles already) are safe and suitable for the job. It’s pretty straightforward to apply for a DBS Check if the applicant has always lived in the… Continue reading DBS Checks For People Who Live or Previously Lived Abroad

Background checks such as DBS Checks are a crucial part of recruitment, whether taken care of by a department within a business or a recruitment agency. DBS Checks are especially important as they help to ensure that new recruits are safe, reliable, and suited to the role. They also provide a fair playing field for… Continue reading How Do DBS Checks Work in Recruitment?

University staff, volunteer workers, and students often contact us asking about the DBS requirements for universities.  For that reason, we have put together this brief guide that identifies which university roles require DBS Checks and the level of check that is needed. The 3 Levels of DBS Check Before we dive into the details of… Continue reading A Guide to DBS Checks for Universities