It was useful to have DBS host a Good to Know Session in June, especially for our Hunts Forum members.

If you missed the session but want to review your DBS checking processes, here are a few things you may want to think about:

Checking people out! Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks

• Are any of your services classed as regulated activities for children and adults? DBS eligibility guidance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Are you doing the right level of checking for the staff/volunteers/trustees involved in your organisation? Find out which DBS check is right for your employee – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• How do you comply with GDPR law once you have received DBS certificates? Handling of DBS certificate information – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Do you use the on-line update service, and how often do you do updates? DBS Update Service – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)#

• Did you miss the Good to Know session but would to refresh your knowledge of DBS? DBS Disclosure and Eligibility Workshop and  DBS Barring and Legal Duty to Refer Workshop

• Do you have any bespoke queries you would like to speak to someone from the DBS?  You can email:    Mitchell1@dbs.gov.uk or email: DBSregionaloutreach@dbs.gov.uk

Please get in touch for bespoke support:

• Questions about DBS checks, eligibility, and regulated activity
• Support with making barring referrals and the ‘legal duty to refer’
• Delivery of training and workshops directly to your team or network
• Support your training programmes that require DBS information