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Do I need to get a DBS check?

Do I need to get a DBS check?

While a DBS check is not required for staff supervising young people aged 16-17, we look at the best practice and the circumstances in which you may want to consider getting a check.
DBS checks are not essential for staff working with people aged 16-17.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (formerly CRB) check is not compulsory for staff supervising participants aged 16-17, however, for a prolonged period of work experience DBS do consider it best practice that the principal supervisor of the young person be DBS checked. This means that some education providers may require the check to be carried out.

Instances when a check will be required

In the case of work experience, a DBS check will only be required if an employee’s specific job purpose includes looking after under-16 work experience students.

Employers can refuse requests by the education provider that checks are carried out for those aged 16-17. DBS checks can only be made for eligible roles which can be checked using the DBS Eligibility Tool. For more information, visit the Disclosure and Barring Service website.