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Tech bosses face prison sentences under new Online Safety Bill

The UK government is working on the Online Safety Bill to regulate online platforms and protect users from harm. The bill focuses on 6 key areas and gives Ofcom the power to enforce the regulations with the potential for huge financial penalties and custodial sentences for persistent violations. The bill is currently being discussed in the House of Lords and has cross-party support.

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DfE Finds significant potential for safeguarding harm in out-of-school-settings

A recent pilot study from the Department of Education (DfE) has found that out-of-school-settings (OOSS) are not as safe as assumed. The study, which had a budget of £3 million, aimed to identify and intervene in OOSS where safeguarding concerns were found. The DfE has promised to take action to tackle the issue.

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Navigating the UK's Tight Job Market: How Background Screening Can Help You Recruit the Right Candidates

The UK labour market is facing an unprecedented shortage of workers across all sectors. Employers are struggling to fill full-time roles and are looking for ways to ensure they are hiring the best candidates. One way to do this is through background screening, which can help identify potential red flags and ensure that the candidate is trustworthy, reliable and qualified for the job.

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Operation Encompass: Safeguarding Partnership Rolls out across Northern Ireland

One in five UK children have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse. Operation Encompass is a UK-wide initiative to improve support and protection for children exposed to domestic abuse. It is a safeguarding partnership between the police and education providers. Recently introduced legislation means the initiative is now rolling out across Northern Ireland.

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Does Your Address History Affect Your DBS Check?

Your address history is a key part of the information you need to provide on a DBS application form. Entering inaccurate information can cause serious problems with your application. In this article, we outline everything you need to know about how your address history can affect your DBS Check.

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Can You Start Work Pending the result of a DBS Check?

Starting a new job can be a nerve-wracking experience. Waiting on a DBS result to come through can add anxiety onto what can already be a stressful situation. But can you start work whilst waiting for your DBS Check to be completed? In this article, we’ll answer all your questions on whether you can start work with an outstanding DBS Check.

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