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DBS Barring and Referral: Your Responsibilities

Friday 5 September,2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🏷️ £90-180, with additional tickets available from £45 and discounted rate for BSA members
🎧 Individuals who are involved in HR, management of those regulated activity, those who have safeguarding responsibilities and those who would be involved in making referrals to the DBS.
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Course outline:

Organisations who employ individuals or have volunteers who carry out regulated activity with children or adults have a legal duty to refer to DBS if certain conditions are met.Β This webinar is designed to support organisations to understand when the legal duty to refer to DBS is met and when a barring referral should be made.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the three different referral routes
  • Understand when a DBS Barring referral should be made, including when the legal duty is met
  • Understand what Regulated Activity is
  • Have a clear understanding of the consequences of not making appropriate barring referrals and the consequences of being included in one or both Barred Lists

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Speaker: Jo Wheatley, Regional Outreach Manager, Disclosure and Barring Service

Jo has worked for DBS since October 2022, beginning her journey as the Regional Outreach Adviser for the West Midlands. In June 2024, she progressed to the role of Regional Outreach Manager for the Midlands and the South.

In her current position, Jo not only line manages several Regional Outreach Advisers but also supports the Partnerships team in engaging with a wide range of organisations across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. She is deeply passionate about safeguarding and takes pride in the positive impact DBS has in promoting safer recruitment practices.

Outside of work, Jo serves as a child welfare officer for her local football club, a role that perfectly combines her safeguarding expertise with her love of football.

Details

Date:
Friday 5 September
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Categories:
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Organiser

The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association
Phone
+44 (0)207 798 1585
Email
info@sacpa.org.uk
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Venue

Virtual – Zoom
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