The push to get as many people as possible back onto the NHS frontline has seen huge changes at the DBS. At other times, change happens slowly. However, in the last few weeks the pace of change at the Disclosure and Barring Service has been much more rapid. Changes have to strike the balance between […]
Recent court cases around social media use raise an issue about how the police record contact with members of the public. One of the most recent cases was of a businessman accused of being transphobic. Harry Miller was visited at work by the Police after someone complained about his tweets. After an investigation into what […]
There are around 73,000 children in care in England alone. Government figures show that the majority of children in care, around 75%, live in foster care. For some children, their foster parents might be members of their extended family. But for others, where there are no suitable family members, the only option might be to […]
Around a year ago, UCAS, the university application organisation, announced it was scrapping the question asking whether students had a criminal record. UCAS believed that the very question was putting people off applying, even without formal criminal records checks. Ex-offenders believed that even if they did apply, they stood little chance of getting a place. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
