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DBS campaign helps parents ask about safeguarding checks

Source dated 17 Sept 2026 · Brief by 20 Today
Selected 20 Sept 2026, 01:42 BST · 24-hour selection ended 21 Sept 2026, 01:42 BST

The Disclosure and Barring Service has launched a campaign for parents and carers choosing self-employed tutors, coaches and carers.

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It explains how eligible workers can obtain checks under changes introduced in January. A check is one part of assessing safeguarding arrangements; the new development is the information campaign, not a fresh legal change.

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