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A recent childcare case has raised important questions about safeguarding, recruitment processes, and whether background screening goes far enough.

For organisations working with children, Enhanced DBS checks and Barred List checks play a vital role in safer recruitment. But it's equally important to understand their limitations, the role of the DBS Update Service, and why many providers choose to adopt ongoing rechecking policies.

In our latest blog, we look at:

🟨 The safeguarding requirements for childcare providers
🟨 The difference between Enhanced DBS checks and the DBS Update Service
🟨 Why robust recruitment processes matter
🟨 Key considerations for employers reviewing their screening practices

Read the full article here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w8pb30

Self-employed and need an Enhanced DBS check for your work?

Since January 2026, self-employed workers and personal employees can now apply for their own Enhanced DBS checks through a registered umbrella body like uCheck.

Previously, accessing higher-level DBS checks wasn’t straightforward if you didn’t have an employer to sponsor the application.

Now, eligible professionals working directly with families or private clients, such as tutors, carers, personal assistants and sole traders, have a clearer route.

If your role meets DBS eligibility criteria, you can apply digitally, with secure online ID verification and no paperwork.

Not sure if you qualify? Our team can guide you through it.

Find out more here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vCN4C0