Parents Can Now Ask to See Your DBS Certificate
On 17 September 2026, the Disclosure and Barring Service launched a public awareness campaign called Every Check Helps. For anyone working self-employed with children or vulnerable adults, this is one of the most significant pieces of news since the law changed in January. The campaign has one central message, and it is refreshingly simple: “They […]
DBS Rules Changed on the 1st September 2026: What Self-Employed People Working With Children Need to Know
From 1 September 2026, an important change to the rules around working with children came into force. The supervision exemption has been removed from the definition of regulated activity with children. That sounds complicated, but the change itself is actually quite simple. Previously, some people who regularly worked with children were not considered to be […]
Overseas Criminal Record Checks and ACRO Police Certificates
A DBS check only covers criminal records held on UK databases. If you have lived or worked abroad, an employer or client may also ask for an overseas criminal record check covering the period you spent in another country. ACRO Criminal Records Office handles UK criminal record checks for international purposes. This guide explains when […]