Disclosure and Barring Service recording, events and resources
October 12, 2026
Overview of DBS Checks and the Barred Lists
This recording, delivered by Rebecca Haines, Regional Outreach Advisor for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), provides an overview of DBS checks, eligibility requirements, regulated activity, barred lists, and employers’ legal duty to refer safeguarding concerns to DBS.
The session explains recent changes affecting the early years sector, highlights safer recruitment responsibilities, and signposts additional DBS resources, guidance, and training opportunities to support providers in meeting their safeguarding and welfare responsibilities.
Click here to view the Recording: Overview of DBS Checks and the Barred Lists
Workshop Objectives
- The role of the DBS
- Different levels of DSB check and eligibility
- The Barred Lists and legal duty to refer
- DBS Regional Outreach Support
- Events and Resources
Events:
- Disclosure and Eligibility Workshop for the West Midlands Early Years sector
- Tuesday 20 October 2026 10:00 – 12:00 – DBS Checks and Eligibility – Registration Link
- Barring Workshop for West Midlands Early Years sector
- Tuesday 17 November 2026 10:00 – 12:00 – DBS Barring – Registration Link
- Details of our upcoming national workshops can be found here:
Resources: