Understanding DBS Checks for Foster Parents
Understanding DBS Checks for Foster Parents November 3rd marks Orphan Sunday, a day to raise awareness and reflect on the needs of vulnerable children as well as the vital role that foster families play in providing loving homes. Fostering is vital because it provides children who cannot live with their birth families with a safe, […]
Safeguarding in Education: Ensuring the Safety and Wellbeing of Students and Staff
Fostering a safe and healthy environment for children in education requires safeguarding, an approach with the purpose of ensuring that children and young people are looked after and protected. Schools have to implement safeguarding so that they create a safe and supportive place, ensuring young people are not faced with impairment to their health or […]
The History of DBS Checks
When applying for certain roles, a DBS check is required to make sure you are suitable for the position you are applying for, or you are hiring the best suited candidate for the position. We take a deep dive into the history of DBS checks and why they remain an important pillar in keeping the […]
A Guide to DBS Checks for Volunteers
In any industry, ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals is of paramount importance, making DBS checks an important piece of the puzzle in safe and secure recruitment. Many organisations rely on the vital help of volunteers to run, such as charities and not-for-profits, but there are a range of others that often enlist the help […]