The IDTA works with DDC Ltd to offer member teachers DBS checks. Read below for further information and how to contact DDC Ltd direct.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

The UK Government strongly encourages all organisations to ensure that their personnel, who come into contact with under 18’s or “vulnerable” adults as part of their normal role, have no reported history that would make them unsuitable to be in such a position.

In many instances insurers are also requiring that policy holders check the background of those covered by the policy under the general clause of “taking all reasonable steps to avoid a claim”.
For most commercial organisations, protecting the good name of the company and the industry in general is also a significant factor.

In support of the Government’s recommendation the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formally the Criminal Records Bureau or CRB) was formed to give eligible organisations access to Government held records* through a document called a Disclosure.

Since such information is sensitive, organisations wishing to use the Disclosure and Barring Service must be DBS registered or work through a DBS Registered Body (such as DDC) and:

a) be placing the subject of the check in a role, which involves working with under 18’s or vulnerable adults

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b) have some sanction they can apply to prevent the individual from gaining access to children (with their endorsement) if the Disclosure proves to be unsatisfactory.

About the DDC

The DDC will act as a Registered Body for any school that wishes to check other personnel like chaperones, technical staff and student assistants. Schools are also eligible (at their discretion) to check parents who wish to accompany their children “back stage” at events where other children are present.

If a school would like DDC to act for them, they should contact the company directly or complete the Registration process on https://www.ddc.uk.net/. DDC can also provide clauses for inclusion in any Contracts of Employment or Employee Handbooks.

There is no charge to register with DDC. The charges for the various services offered by DDC can be found on their website here: https://www.ddc.uk.net/services/criminal-record-checks/dbs-check-costs/