by Jonathan Bazely | 6 November 2018 | FAQs, Miscellaneous Questions
A Section 128 check, checks the names of individuals who are barred from taking part in the management of any independent or maintained school. The list is maintained by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) under the terms of direction from the...
by Jake Waddingham | 8 March 2018 | FAQs, Miscellaneous Questions, Reference Checks
Due Diligence Check Online Portal Browser Support The following are Internet Browsers that are recommended by DDC and have been official tested for use with our online portal. If you have any questions please contact your account representative. Internet Browsers that...
by Jonathan Bazely | 2 February 2018 | FAQs, Miscellaneous Questions
With the changes to Legislation that were introduced in June 2013, resulting in the issue of a single DBS Disclosure Certificate to the applicant only, it is more important than ever to establish that a DBS/CRB Certificate is original and genuine. Under the current...
by Jonathan Bazely | 29 January 2016 | FAQs, Miscellaneous Questions
Below are some general guidelines designed to assist with deciding if an individual has received a caution, reprimand, final warning or a conviction. A majority of cautions, reprimands or warnings will become instantly ‘spent’ under the Rehabilitation of...
by Jonathan Bazely | 5 August 2014 | FAQs, Miscellaneous Questions
What is a DBSAF check? A DBSAF check (or Disclosure and Barring Service Adult First check) is an accelerated check of the DBS Barred List for working with Adults. It was previously called an ISAAF (or Independent Safeguarding Authority Adult First) or a POVA First...
by Jonathan Bazely | 11 June 2014 | FAQs, Miscellaneous Questions
When do I tick the ‘Working from Home Address’ box on a DBS form? This specific question was added to DBS forms and online applications as part of the May/June 2013 changes. The applicant or person requesting the check should use this box to indicate if...
