Disclosure and Barring Service (2024)

FAQs

How to be removed from barred list? ›

Evidence that they have successfully appealed a criminal conviction. Details of any relevant work (paid or voluntary) they have undertaken since their inclusion in the barred list(s) Evidence of a change in personal circ*mstances e.g. relationship history. Any factors that might explain what happened.

Under 18: If added to the Barred List(s) for DBS Barred list offences as an under-18, reconsideration can be requested after 1 year. 18 to 24: If someone has been added to the list for DBS barred list offences between this age, reconsideration can be requested after 5 years.

You would always be informed if you have been placed on the barred list. It is an offence for anyone who is on the barred list to seek employment in Adult Social Care or to work with children.

Summary – Do Allegations Show On A DBS? Allegations will only be shown on an Enhanced DBS check, not a Basic or Standard DBS. Enhanced DBS checks can disclose additional non-criminal record information held by the police, as long as it's relevant to the role being applied for.

Standard DBS check

This is a check of your criminal record which will show details of all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings held on central police records (apart from protected convictions and cautions).

A DBS check is a way for employers check your criminal record, to help decide whether you are a suitable person to work for them. This includes deciding whether it is suitable for you to work with children or vulnerable adults. DBS stands for Disclosure and Barring Service.

If a microelectrode, or alternatively the DBS lead, punctures a blood vessel it can lead to a stroke or stroke-like syndrome which may result in weakness, numbness, sensory loss, visual difficulties, or a host of other neurological problems.

How do you pass a DBS? ›

However, it is not possible to “fail” a DBS check (criminal record check), as all the DBS does is check your files and details, and return a certificate detailing any convictions – in other words, it's not a “pass or fail” test.

A basic DBS check is a criminal record check that you can request for yourself. You may also be asked to request a basic check by your employer. Is a basic DBS check for me? A basic DBS check can be used for any position or purpose, however for certain roles, you may need a higher level of criminal record check.

An Enhanced DBS Check shows similar details to a Standard DBS Check but will contain more information, which can be necessary for some roles. In addition to conviction, auctions and reprimands, an Enhanced DBS check will also show information held by local police forces.

It usually takes around 14 days but it can take longer if: the details given for the check are incorrect. several police forces need to be involved in the check.

If it states 'Not requested' this means that the application has not been checked against the barred list. This is not acceptable and is not sufficient for early year's purposes, therefore this information MUST be requested.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) aim to make consistent and fair barring decisions in response to the severity of an individual's offences. The DBS also consider the effect that barring or not barring an individual may have on all parties involved.

Once you have spoken to your local police force, they will communicate with the DBS on your behalf. From here, the Withdrawal team will send a pro-forma letter or email to the registered body or applicant to ask for confirmation of the request in writing.

Summary – Do Allegations Show On A DBS? Allegations will only be shown on an Enhanced DBS check, not a Basic or Standard DBS. Enhanced DBS checks can disclose additional non-criminal record information held by the police, as long as it's relevant to the role being applied for.

If you are referred to the DBS, the relevant information provided to them will be considered before a decision is made as to whether it is appropriate to consider barring you. As a part of that process, the DBS will send you a Minded to Bar or in some cases an Intention to Bar letter.