January 4th, 2022 by Jonathan Bazely
As we all emerged from lockdown into a different kind of world and what at times felt like a different kind of workplace, there were many positives to take. It was amazing to see some of the changes within the DBS checking and pre-employment checking industry, when everyone was united by the common goal of […]
December 10th, 2021 by Jake Waddingham
During the festive period, the team carry out a number of Christmas activities to help raise money for our chosen charity LOROS. Staff participate in ‘Christmas Jumper Day’ and instead of Christmas cards, the company and staff members choose to donate the equivalent value of what they would normally spend on Christmas cards with all […]
December 6th, 2021 by Jake Waddingham
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 continuously improve the systems and processes to deliver services to clients and applicants The […]
November 30th, 2021 by Jake Waddingham
The team at DDC would like to thank all our clients for their support over the last 12 months. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year The DDC offices will be closing early on Friday 24th December 2021 and will be operating a reduced service between Christmas and New Year, […]
September 22nd, 2021 by Jake Waddingham
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 check do I need for my […]
August 27th, 2021 by Matt Tuckey
The temporary adjustments outlined by the Home Office in response to the pandemic have now been extended to 5th April 2022. The temporary changes allow employers to check copies of right to work documents whilst completing a video call with the prospective employee. Verifying copies of documents will continue to provide you with your statutory […]
August 27th, 2021 by Jake Waddingham
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 applies to providers of post 16 education as set out Education and Training […]
August 6th, 2021 by Jake Waddingham
DDC will be going live with the new DBS identity guidelines on Monday 16th August 2021. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has announced up-coming changes to the identity guidance to reflect the changes to Right to Work legislation and as a result of Brexit. The change to the guidance will be implemented from 1st […]
June 29th, 2021 by Jake Waddingham
DDC will soon be releasing a new and improved Right to Work check. The updated version will coincide with the latest release of Home Office Employers Guidance which is to be implemented on 1 July 2021. Do you want to take the worry around right to work legislation away? Are you looking to speed up […]
June 18th, 2021 by Jake Waddingham
Right to Work update 18th June 2021: COVID-19 adjusted right to work checks will now end on 31 August 2021 The Home Office has announced today a further extension to the COVID-19 adjusted right to work checks. The announcement is in response to the Governments extension to the date for the easing of lockdown restrictions […]
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