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Before applying for a DBS Check, you must understand which type of check you require. 

The three types of DBS Check (Basic, Standard and Enhanced) offer different levels of coverage for an individual, and each has a different outcome. Depending on the employment sector, a different check may be required. 

Applying for a DBS Check by completing an online DBS application form is the quickest and simplest way to verify somebody’s criminal record history. It is important to note that only an employer can request a Standard or Enhanced DBS Check, but individuals can still apply for a Basic DBS Check.

Every business must perform Standard and Enhanced DBS Checks as a mandatory exercise if their duties include ‘regulated activities’. Regulated activities are generally regarded in two separate categories as ‘activities with children’ and ‘activities with adults’.

Some employment sectors, however, require a DBS Check regardless of the specific duties of the job role. The main purpose of a DBS Check is to ensure that potential employees are safe for working in the company; therefore, some businesses deem them necessary regardless of particular duties. 

DBS Checks can also determine whether an individual has been barred from performing particular duties. Many companies perform DBS Checks as a safety precaution to mitigate risks to the company.

Regulated activity is generally referred to as duties that a particular individual cannot partake in if they have been ‘barred’. 

Examples of these activities include anything surrounding children or vulnerable adults. For roles in education such as teaching or additional support or in the care sector, such as working in a care home, it is strictly forbidden for barred individuals to work here. 

This law is stated in The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and details all regulations surrounding this.

There is typically no time frame for the information included on a DBS Check certificate. As DBS Checks can revise an individual’s entire criminal record history, the information that appears on a DBS certificate can relate to any time period. 

The DBS certificate can include information about a conviction regardless of how much time has passed since it was issued depending on the level of check and the filtering guidelines. It is essential to attend to any discrepancies as they arise to avoid them appearing on your DBS certificate in the future.

You can track the status of your application online through our site. If you are having trouble accessing your application’s status, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. The professional team at Online DBS Checks are more than happy to assist with any queries.

All types of DBS Checks are designed to protect children and vulnerable adults within the workplace against staff and employees. These checks are in place to ensure that all employees are safe to work within their intended environment and pose no threat to those surrounding them. 

If you would like more information on vulnerable adults and children and why it is crucial to protect them at all times, please visit our blog outlining all you need to know.