Identity verification is crucial for DBS checks to ensure accurate criminal record assessments. The article outlines the types of ID documents required, focusing on Group 2B supporting documentation, which can often be a source of confusion.

This article will help you understand what kind of financial history a DBS Check discloses, how it can impact employment prospects, and the importance of financial checks in hiring processes.

Understanding DBS checks is essential for music tutors and agencies. They play a vital role in safeguarding within the music education sector. This guide explores the importance of DBS checks in music education, detailing the different types, application process, and the role they play in safeguarding vulnerable groups.

From schools and hospitals to construction sites and courts, this article explores the necessity of DBS checks for contractors working in diverse work environments

Information for ID verifiers about the types of identification documents you can process in support of a Standard or Enhanced DBS application.

This article answers a common question: "How long does it take to get a clear criminal record?" It discusses how criminal records are retained, what shows up on DBS Checks, the meaning of 'spent' and 'unspent' convictions, and how offences are filtered. Plus, it offers guidance on accessing your own criminal record.

If your business is carrying out DBS Checks, you need to be sure you’re compliant with the DBS Code of Practice. The Code of Practice outlines the minimum requirements that the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) have for people handling DBS Check information.

DBS Certificates are the official record produced by the Disclosure and Barring Service following the completion of a DBS Check. In this article, we look at everything you could possibly need to know about DBS Certificates.

The Senior Management and Certification Regime (SMCR) requires FCA and PRA regulated firms to properly assess the fitness of their employees. Background checks are a big part of this. Here we look at exactly what checks you need to be compliant under the SMCR.

Background checks are a fundamental part of being a foster parent. Comprehensive checks are needed to make sure foster children are suitably safeguarded. Here, we look at what checks you’re likely to go through as a prospective foster parent.

Safeguarding guidance can be confusing for children’s activity providers, as much of it is non-statutory. But having effective safeguarding protocols is vital for any organisation that works with children. Here we look at exactly what you need to know.

DBS Checks are far more than a tickbox exercise. DBS Certificates are in place to make sure vulnerable groups are protected from people who might pose a danger to them. This is why being able to identify a genuine DBS Certificate is so important.

If you are working abroad you may need to provide evidence of your criminal record history to your employer. In this article from our Knowledge Hub, we break down exactly what you need to know about criminal record checks and working abroad.

DBS Checks for the taxi trade are often confused as the rules have changed significantly over the past few years. In this guide, we go into detail about what DBS Checks are needed for taxi and private hire drivers in the UK.

The Police National Computer is an essential partof both law enforcement and safeguarding in the UK. It records information that is essential for organisations to be able to make safe recruitment decisions.

Whether you need one for your new job or you’re self-employed, getting a DBS as an individual can be confusing. In this guide, we look at exactly how to apply as an individual, what level of DBS Check you can and can’t have and why.

DBS Certificates are an essential part of recruitment in some industries. Without a valid DBS Certificate, you will not be able to find employment in certain sectors. To ensure you know everything you need to know about DBS Certificates we’ve put together this guide to help.

The DBS Update Service is a vital tool that allows more flexibility for employers and DBS Certificate holders. This subscription service allows job seekers to move into similar roles without the need for a new DBS Check to be carried out.