Guidance

Work with children - Enhanced without Children's Barred List Check

Find out if a role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check without a Children's Barred List check.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Published: 1 September 2026

Documents

Eligibility for Enhanced DBS check (child workforce)

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Child workforce legislation

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Details

This guidance helps you check if a role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check without a Children’s Barred List check. It applies whether the role is paid or unpaid.

If a role does not meet the criteria for this check, you should check eligibility for a Standard DBS check.

The attached guidance sets out the activities, positions and scenarios that apply.

The attached legislation document sets out the legislation which underpins this guidance.

Published 1 September 2026