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Filtering identifies and removes protected convictions and cautions so that they are not disclosed on a DBS certificate.
Guidance and information regarding the sensitive applications route for transgender applicants.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sets out internationally recognised codes, designated to each country and most dependent areas.
DBS makes considered decisions about whether somebody should be barred from engaging in regulated activity.
This statutory guidance is designed to assist chief officers of police to provide the correct information for enhanced criminal record certificates.
Guidance for referred individuals including why they may have been referred and what happens next.
A checklist for countersignatories to help applicants join the Update Service quickly and easily.
A step by step guide for countersignatories completing the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.
Filtering rules for certain cautions and convictions that can be removed from a DBS certificate.
Using the e-bulk system for making multiple applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service, including how to register.
Guidance, checklist and form for making a subject access request to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Information on the handling process for DBS certificates.
Ofsted’s position on Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks for childcare providers who register with Ofsted.
This flowchart will help you decide if you need to make a referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
These documents contain terms and conditions for individuals and organisations who use DBS online services.
Application form inserts to tell applicants directly about the Update Service and online tracking.
Information around our Partnership and Engagement team and Regional Outreach service.
Version 9 of the quality assurance framework (QAF) came into force on 17 June 2013.
A table of rehabilitation periods for the most common sentences and disposals applied to checks processed until 27 October 2023, and example scenarios.
This factsheet provides a brief overview of manual DBS certificates, and how they differ from automated certificates.
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