What does DBS Stand for? DBS stands for Disclosure and Barring Service. This is a relatively new organisation which was formed as a result of a merger between the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) and ISA (Independent Safeguarding Authority). A CRB…
Safeguarding, as a term, became part of the common vernacular back in 2003, as part of the Every Child Matters green paper. Every Child Matters was a response to the tragic death of Victoria Climbié, who died after police and…
Originally known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks, Disclosure and Barring Service checks aren’t always the easiest topic to understand. Why? Well, there are different levels of check, some levels are only available to people applying for certain…
It is no surprise that safeguarding and schools go hand in hand. Under 18s are certainly vulnerable to mistreatment, neglect or trauma and it is essential that people working in schools commit themselves to making sure that the place of…
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