Disclosure and Baring Service support package

Children England, the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services and the Disclosure and Baring Service have produced Our Decision, a package of support for VCS organisations working with children, young people and families with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application process.
 
Following the introduction of the DBS, there have been a number of changes to barring and criminal records checks with an increased responsibility for local groups and organisations to use their own judgement. Whilst many groups and organisations welcome the opportunity to make their own decisions on safeguarding matters, it may feel like a daunting process for others.
 
Our Decision, which is also supported by Safe Network and the DBS, aims to provide organisations with a resource and capacity building opportunities to help them feel confident with the process and make effective decisions related to the level of supervision and checking required.

To download the guide visit www.childrenengland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/J1197-ce_our_decision_04-FINAL1.pdf.