The most common question we get asked at Care Check is ‘how long is a DBS valid for?’ This subject can cause a lot of confusion, but contrary to popular belief DBS checks do not have an official expiry date and this is largely down to the fact that the...

As society becomes more tech-obsessed, young children are becoming increasingly adept at using technology and can often be seen playing on an iPad or using a mobile phone – but how can we protect our children from harmful information on the web? We...

Foster carers are the epitome of generosity. They make a huge difference to children’s lives and create a positive family experience for them. The DBS guideline checks for fostering can be slightly ambiguous, however,  it is compulsory for every person...

A recent article published in The Daily Mail has reported that social care is in such a critical state that four in ten homes fail inspection and watchdogs have reported that of the 5,300 care homes investigated, 2,000 were found inadequate or in need...

Social media seems to consume daily life for young people all around the world and it is not uncommon to see people posting photos of what they are doing, eating or even wearing. However, according to a recent study by the Royal Society for Public...

Brussels is aiming to prevent the UK government from undertaking criminal record checks on EU nationals who apply for settled status in Britain post Brexit. Negotiators in Brussels are urging the European Court of Justice to overrule the implementation...

We are pleased to announce that Care Check are now Cyber essentials PLUS accredited! Cyber Essentials aims to help organisations implement basic levels of protection against cyber attack and at Care Check we take this very seriously due to the nature of...

Children have the right to be safe and protected from harm so it is vital that any school or organisation working with children and young adults have a safeguarding policy in place that will help when responding to child protection concerns. The child...

The DBS have revealed that the Barring Police Liaison Team can now identity individuals who have committed crimes such as working whilst barred. Firstly, an offence will be identified and then the team prepare evidential information whilst working with...