Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks - Schools
January 29, 2026 Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Purpose
To provide an
update on progress made following an internal audit in 2024/25 of
DBS processes in schools.
Content
(a) That the Committee
notes the contents of the report and progress made against the
actions identified by Internal Audit for Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) checks in schools; and
(b) That in line with best
practice, all school governors of primary, secondary and special
schools be asked to have enhanced DBS checks.
Related Meeting
Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny CommitteeThursday, 29th January, 2026 2.00 pm on January 29, 2026
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 29 Jan 2026 |