Child Protection

Child Protection September 4, 2017

Uber drivers required to apply for new DBS Checks

Uber has been been instructed to message all of their drivers to complete new DBS background checks in the next 28 days from a central government system or be struck off the list.

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Child Protection August 1, 2017

1 Million Subscribers

The Disclosure and Barring Service, back in 2013, created a service called ‘Update Service’ where the individual, upon receipt of a new DBS within the last 30 days, can register for a yearly update for a new DBS check.

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Child Protection April 11, 2017

New Laws to Crack Down on Child Groomers

Following the NSPCC’s Flaw in the Law Campaign, the government has finally listed and passed a law that gives new sentences to groomers who target children through mobile devices and social media.

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