Nearly 12 million people in the UK have a criminal record. But in past surveys, nearly half of employers have said they wouldn’t employ someone with a criminal record. Its promising to see that employment rates have increased, hopefully meaning attitudes have started to change.

Safeguarding concerns have been raised by a number of organisations over the Homes for Ukraine scheme. There have been several reports of vulnerable individuals being exposed to potentially dangerous situations due to problems with the sponsor matching system.

Since 2016 the FA have been committed to overhauling the safeguarding standards in all aspects of the game. Working alongside the NSPCC, Ann Craft Trust and survivor groups, the FA have now produced a comprehensive safeguarding document to help guide the future of the sport.

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has released its most recent report. In this investigation, IICSA has looked at special residential schools, boarding schools and music schools. Here we look at their key recommendations.

Funding for schools is tight at the best of times. But it certainly doesn’t help when senior management within the school are mismanaging money! While DBS Checks are standard in education settings, adverse financial checks are something that should be considered for all senior hires.

Fraudsters are now targeting charities and volunteers trying to support those fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It seems frauds and scammers never miss an opportunity to prey on the suffering of others. In this article, we look at some of the ways you can help identify scams and protect yourself.

To help safeguard refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, UK Government has confirmed that sponsor households must undergo DBS Checks. The level of DBS Check needed depends on who is being sponsored, here we clarify exactly who needs what check.

The Met Police have announced the first round of fines for individuals attending parties at 10 Downing Street during the height of the pandemic. We’ve been asked a lot about lockdown rule-breaching and DBS Checks, this article should help navigate the confusion.

The Transport Champions appointed by the DfT have recently published their recommendations into how the UKs transport infrastructure needs to be improved to better protect women and girls from violence and intimidation.

For many years the UK has lagged behind the US when it came to background screening. Looking at figures from the Disclosure and Barring Service, we’re starting to catch up. The number of criminal record checks carried out by UK employers has increased nearly every year since 2012.

Following recent announcements, the DBS is going to be the first government service making use of digital identity verification services. We sat down with Mark Sugden, Head of Identity at the DBS to get an overview of what the changes mean for candidates and hiring managers.

The world of work has changed significantly over the past 2 years. Most of the advice on how to connect with your colleagues and grow your professional network is now outdated. If you’re looking for advice on how to connect in the new world of work, click here.

Following campaigning from several industry groups, the UK Government have confirmed that they will be beginning the rollout of digital identity verification as part of certain government services. This is a big step forwards for the UK when it comes to digital identity.

January is the best time to take stock of where things are when it comes to HR. It gives you a chance to recognise what needs to be done and get new things ready in time for the new financial year. In this guide, we look at the top 5 things HR need to be looking at to get ahead for 22/23

Councillors and other elected representatives are in a position of public trust. Many people are already under the impression that they are routinely vetted with DBS Checks, but this isn’t the case. Here we look at another proposal for mandatory DBS checks that has been rejected by councillors.

Qualification background checks have been around for a long time. But over the past 2 years, we have seen a sharp increase in the number of people requesting this type of check. Is this down to employers being more careful when recruiting or is there another reason?

The announcement from Downing Street on Sunday night means that working from home is back in the spotlight. If you’re like us, you probably thought you’d have seen the back of coronavirus restrictions come Christmas 2021. But to help you get through, we’ve put together these tips to help you thrive through the winter.

The FA and NSPCC have launched a joint campaign highlighting the importance of safeguarding children in football. Backed by major footballing institutions and clubs across the country the Play Safe campaign highlights the importance of listening to children when they voice any concerns

DBS Checks are a necessary part of recruitment but they can sometimes delay things. This is why we’re often asked if an existing DBS Check can be used when changing jobs. In certain cases you can, but there are certain rules that need to be followed.