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DBS checks in education: The Ofsted requirements explained
A large part of Ofsted’s role is ensuring that children are kept safe in the establishments it regulates. As such, Ofsted has specific requirements around DBS checks in education. DBS checks in education are designed to prevent unsuitable candidates from... Read more
Safeguarding in TV and Film: Who Needs a DBS Check?
Safeguarding in TV and film is of paramount importance. Production companies have a responsibility to make sure the children and vulnerable adults they work with are protected, and will no doubt want to ensure anyone they employ has had the appropriate background... Read more
Illegal Working in the UK: An Infographic
What’s the general British attitude toward illegal workers? We surveyed 2,800 business owners to get their honest opinion – and the results were extremely interesting. We found that those in the charity sector were the most compassionate towards illegal workers,... Read more
Right to Work in the UK: How to Check Potential Employees
Businesses and organisations of all sizes and in all sectors are required to make sure their employees and potential employees have the right to work in the UK. This is a legal duty, and to fulfil it employers must carry out right to work checks on all potential... Read more
Employing ex-offenders: what role do DBS checks play?
More than 11 million people in the UK have a criminal record – and yet according to a survey by YouGov, 50% of employers would not consider employing ex-offenders, regardless of the offence they committed or the sentence they received. Clearly, ex-offenders... Read more
Do DBS checks show cautions?
Do DBS checks show cautions? One of the questions we’re often asked here at uCheck is: do DBS checks show cautions? The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) exists to help employers make safer recruitment decisions. DBS checks disclose information that helps employers... Read more
Adoption and fostering: The DBS check eligibility explained
Adoption and fostering: The DBS check eligibility explained Adoption and fostering can have a hugely positive impact on children’s lives, and can be incredibly rewarding for adoptive parents and foster carers too. Naturally, safeguarding is of paramount importance for... Read moreJoin Our Community
