Thousands of children across the UK are looked after by childminders. They often offer more flexible childcare than nurseries, along with a “home from home” environment. Finding a good childminder can be tough. Good childminders often don’t advertise as word gets around about how good they are. Choosing the right setting for your child means […]
If you look at the guidance on what documents you can provide for a DBS certificate, you’ll see it is split into several categories. The second of these categories is “trusted government documents”. If you have identification such as passport or a driving licence, you might not need anything from this group at all. But […]
Apart from your name and date of birth, your address is one of the key pieces of information which identifies you. When you start a new job, it’s something your employer is going to ask about. Not because they’re nosy about where you live, but your address is used in communication with HMRC and other […]
Are you confused about all the different sorts of checks which people have before starting work? Then you’re not alone. Most people are aware that employers check police records as part of the application process. There’s still a lot of confusion about when this is done and why. The fact that the system has changed […]
Don’t worry if you’re not quite sure what the DBS Update scheme is. You’re not alone. Although the system has been going for a few years now, most people aren’t aware of what Update is all about. If you are in the sort of occupation which requires a DBS check, then here are 7 compelling […]
You can’t turn on the telly these days without hearing about Brexit. We are being told that leaving the EU is going to affect everything from passports to supermarket stock levels. Currently, the situation is still very uncertain. Nobody knows when we’re leaving, and on what terms. One issue which might be affected by Brexit […]
Are you the sort of person who changes jobs regularly? The current economic climate and changing working patterns means that a “job for life” is an outdated concept. People chop and change their employer regularly. We take on zero hour contracts, or juggle a couple of part time jobs to make ends meet. This isn’t […]
Ever wondered what sort of information the Police hold about you? If you’ve never had a brush with the law, then it’s entirely possible that they don’t have any information about you at all. But if you’ve ever been arrested or questioned, even if you were entirely innocent, is that information still on record? There […]
If you’ve ever worked for a company which has been bought by another, you’ll be familiar with the concept of TUPE transfers. TUPE stands for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment). The legislation is long and complex. However, in basic terms this is what it means. If you are working for a company which is sold […]
There’s a big shake-up underway in taxi driver licensing. The news has been knocked off the front pages by Brexit and other issues, but affects us all. Until now, each local authority in England has been doing its own thing in terms of issuing taxi licences. The new proposals, which include enhanced DBS checks for […]
