Guidance to help you validate the identity of a DBS check applicant and a new lead/countersignatory.
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Wednesday, 18 December 2024
If there is a mistake on your DBS certificate, the forms and guidance explain what you need to do.
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Quarterly dataset showing statistics against revised internal performance standards. These apply to barring cases and appeals against barring decisions.
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Register of interests for the board members of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Monday, 02 December 2024
To coincide with the launch of the Home Office Stop! Think Fraud campaign, the Disclosure & Barring Service is providing support to job seekers for a safer employment search.
Monday, 02 December 2024
Who can check your criminal record for a role, the application process and how to recognise a genuine certificate.
Monday, 02 December 2024
Use the DBS Update Service to keep your DBS check certificates up to date or check an applicant's DBS certificate (used to be called CRB checks).
Monday, 02 December 2024
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
Monday, 02 December 2024
How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £21.50.
Monday, 02 December 2024
Guidance for applicants regarding the DBS update service, including how to join and how to renew your subscription.
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Guidance for applicants regarding the DBS update service, including how to join and how to renew your subscription.
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is launching its new annual notification service for volunteer subscribers to the Update Service, allowing subscribers to confirm that they still require the service.
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
The DBS annual quality account provides an assessment of quality assurance activity within DBS, and the impact of this activity throughout 2023-24.
Friday, 08 November 2024
The Disclosure and Barring Service is changing its fees, in order to meet the increased operational costs of delivering DBS’ safeguarding service.
Tuesday, 05 November 2024
This is the annual report of the Independent Monitor for the period January to December 2023.
Friday, 01 November 2024
Information about the status of current and future procurement opportunities.
Friday, 01 November 2024
This is the annual report of the Independent Monitor for the period January to December 2023.
Friday, 01 November 2024
This is the annual report of the Independent Monitor for the period January to December 2023.
Friday, 01 November 2024
Ofsted’s position on Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks for childcare providers who register with Ofsted.
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Quarterly datasets showing statistics against internal performance standards. These apply to DBS checks, the Update Service, and disputes.
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Quarterly dataset showing statistics against revised internal performance standards. These apply to barring cases and appeals against barring decisions.
Friday, 25 October 2024
The barring decision-making process at DBS, including information about barring appeals and reviews.
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Register of interests for the board members of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Data on senior officials’ business expenses, including hospitality and travel.
Friday, 11 October 2024
Register of interests for the board members of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Register of interests for the board members of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Friday, 04 October 2024
A summary of the Freedom of Information (FOI) requests received by DBS.
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
Information around our Partnership and Engagement team and Regional Outreach service.
Tuesday, 01 October 2024
Guidance for applicants on basic DBS checks, including the cost, how to share and view the result, and what information is disclosed on a basic DBS certificate.
Monday, 30 September 2024
Better Hiring Toolkit aims to set the benchmark for construction organisations, assessing their current policies and procedures to make better informed recruitment decisions.
Monday, 30 September 2024
Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) guidance about making referrals. Also includes information about relevant offences.
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Registration is open for DBS Virtual Conference 2024. The free conference will provide essential insight into the current and future safeguarding landscape.
Friday, 20 September 2024
Information around our Partnership and Engagement team and Regional Outreach service.
Thursday, 19 September 2024
A collection of the Disclosure and Barring Service's (DBS) Privacy Policies in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Thursday, 19 September 2024
This privacy notice covers personal data collected during the recruitment, security clearance and on-boarding process.
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Register of interests for the board members of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Register of interests for the board members of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Definitions and full lists of professional and competent bodies.
Friday, 13 September 2024
Register of interests for the board members of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Thursday, 12 September 2024
Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) guidance about making referrals. Also includes information about relevant offences.
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
The Disclosure and Barring Service business plan 2024-25 focuses on our objectives for the next 12 months, in line with our five-year strategy.
Monday, 09 September 2024
A list of Responsible Organisations and their responsibilities.
Monday, 09 September 2024
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new Customer Satisfaction Survey, to collect feedback from Disclosure and Customer Service customers.
Friday, 06 September 2024
A list of Responsible Organisations and their responsibilities.
Wednesday, 04 September 2024
A list of Responsible Organisations and their responsibilities.
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