Disclosure and Barring Service Checks

Description

This online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks training course for teachers and school staff teaches learners what the disclosure and barring service is, how to request a basic check and dispute or appeal a decision, how to identify the difference between prohibition and interim prohibition orders, other ways to apply for a DBS check, and how to find further information and advice.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a statutory requirement of the recruitment process of staff in an education setting. Schools are more than simply a place for students to learn science or acquire a new language; they are also a place where children should be safeguarded from harm.

A major and important part of ensuring a school is a safe place is making sure DBS vetted teachers and volunteers are hired. Schools may even need to provide evidence of a DBS check when inspections occur.