Introduction and Context

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

On 1 December 2012, CRB merged with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The DBS was established under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and provides a joined up service to combine the criminal records and barring functions. Employers have a legal duty to refer relevant information to the DBS.

Click a heading on opposite to find out more about DBS checks, Barred list and Regulated activity.

DBS checks

DBS checks are now available as the following checks:

  • Standard.
  • Enhanced.
  • Enhanced with Barred list check. (Child)
  • Enhanced with Barred list check. (Adult)
  • Enhanced with Barred list check. (Child & Adult)

Barred list

The Barred lists are managed by the DBS Barring team and decision relating to barring will be their responsibility.

Details relating to barring will be added to the relevant Enhanced checks and linked to the type of regulated activity an individual is engaged in.

Regulated activity

A short statement that highlights an organisation's approach to creating a safer learning environment.

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Personal support

Click on a heading below for links to source of support

Support Me

The following links highlight sources of support for you if you are personally affected by any of the issues raised in this course. Select a link to open it in a new window.

Samaritans A confidential telephone or email listening service if you need to talk about your own experiences.

SupportLine Offers confidential emotional support by telephone, email and post, working to help develop healthy and positive coping strategies. They also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK.

Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) Provides support, friendship and advice for any adult whose life has been affected by childhood abuse.

Support for Learners

The following links highlight sources of support for learners or anyone else you know who may be personally affected by any of the issues raised in this course. Select a link to open it in a new window.

ChildLine Offers support, advice and guidance for anyone up to the age of 18 on a variety of topics, including abuse.

Respond A national, free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties.

TheSite Young adult oriented searchable website offering support, advice and guidance on a wide range of topics, including abuse.

Information, Advice and Guidance

The following links highlight sources of further information, advice and guidance around the issues raised in this course. Select a link to open it in a new window.

Ann Craft Trust An organisation focused on safeguarding people with learning disabilities.

Department of Health The Department of Health website contains useful information about safeguarding adults.