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We’re kicking off 2023 by reflecting on some key updates, changes and our achievements throughout 2022. In this wrap-up article, DDC Director Jonathan Bazely summarises his highlights from 2022 and provides his thoughts on what might be happening in pre-employment...

Due Diligence Checking (DDC) are proud to announce acceptance on to both the Crown Commercial Service’s G-Cloud 13 framework for public sector organisations and the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) framework for the education sector. Our DBS &...

We at DDC are very proud to support our chosen charity LOROS Hospice. LOROS is a local charity close to the hearts of many. Caring for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland – LOROS deliver free, high-quality compassionate care and support...

DDC was founded in 2002 to support businesses and schools in the Midlands to obtain criminal record checks. Now in 2022, DDC operate as a market leader in both DBS and pre-employment screening, providing all levels of DBS checks, right to work, employment...

The Home Office has updated the guidance on how to conduct right to work checks to prevent liability for a civil penalty. The new guidance applies to right to work checks conducted on or after 16th December 2021, with some of the changes being fully implemented...

Due Diligence Checking Ltd. are delighted to have been selected as winners for the Business Improvement through Technology category at the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards. The entire team are thrilled to have been recognised for all their hard work to...

  At this time of the year, we receive a lot of enquiries about applications for students enrolling in courses, that require a student DBS check. The most common questions we receive are ‘Do I need to undertake a DBS check for a student role’ and ‘what level of DBS...

An updated version of the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance comes into force on 1 September 2021. Amongst other changes and updates, there are a number of substantive changes to part three – Safer Recruitment. These changes include: KCSIE now...

We are receiving more and more enquiries asking about DBS checks for online roles. Especially questions regarding eligibility for online roles. With remote working continuing to increase throughout 2021, we have provided your answers to your DBS checking questions...

As summer rapidly approaches and the school term ends, many organisations begin to offer summer camps or children’s activity groups. These form a great place for children or vulnerable adults to carry on learning and having fun through the summer months. They also...

We all know that carrying out suitable reference checks is a crucial element to getting the best talent into your organisation. The biggest frustration we hear about is that employment reference checks can take a lot of time to obtain and sometimes don't come back...

The DBS has announced that from the 28 November 2020 onwards new filtering rules for Standard and Enhanced DBS certificates will apply. It was identified by the Supreme Court that current filtering rules were disproportionate. Key changes include: Youth...

As part of our dedication to customer service, we offer all clients and applicants the opportunity to complete a short online survey about the service they experienced. Recent feedback delivered a superb 97% approval rating with 99% of clients saying they would...

Are you currently processing paper applications? Tired of correcting errors and chasing applicants for their paper certificates? Read on to discover the benefits of online DBS checks. We work in partnership with many Registered Bodies who wish to streamline their...

As employees start to return to work, here are some of the common questions we’ve received on processing DBS checks and pre-employment checks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due Diligence Checking Limited (DDC) have put specific measures in place to ensure clients...

The DBS has recently announced that applications with missing addresses or incorrect workforce/home working information will be automatically withdrawn. What is the current process for the DBS updating/amending an address or workforce information?  Previously...

When looking to undertake employment checks on staff, there is often a decision to be made on the type of DBS Umbrella Body. You should always look for an organisation that can offer the solution you want.

What are Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks? Anti-Money Laundering checks is a general term used to describe checks carried out as part of the UK's Anti-Money Laundering regulatory framework. This can be a check on an individual carrying out a specific function, or...

Simple steps to establish if PVG Scheme is required for working with children and vulnerable adults in Scotland. What is Regulated Activity (or Regulated Work) in Scotland? Regulated Activity (or Regulated Work) is a term used by Disclosure Scotland to help...

The support and charity work that we do DDC Supporting the local community, at DDC we try to put something back into our local community in a variety of different ways. Below are a few of the events that our staff have taken part in, in the hope of enriching the...

Aim for quick Disclosure return: At Due Diligence Checking our aim is to provide our Clients with a first class service that makes applying for Disclosures as easy as possible. Twinned with this aim is a determination to ensure that results of a criminal record...

Here are some top tips for introducing DBS checks for your Dance School: 1. Decide if DBS checks are right for your Dance School. DBS Disclosures are a very effective way of improving the child Safeguarding environment within your Dance School, to ensure that...