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DBS checks are part of most background screening processes. The information found in them can either give the green light or, on the opposite side of the spectrum, legally bar the candidate from the position applied for. But what exactly shows up on a DBS check? The...

DBS checks provide an official record of an individual’s criminal convictions and are carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service. These checks are often used during the recruitment process in order to vet candidates so that employers can make safer decisions...

Teaching is an incredible profession filled with gratifying moments and rewards. To the average person, a career in teaching seems like a breeze, but this is not quite the case. Teachers face many challenges in and outside the classroom.  While it’s possible to add...

Sadly, we still live in a society where the most vulnerable people are subjected to abuse and neglect. Estimates from the most recent Crime Survey for England and Wales found that 5.5% of adults aged 16 to 74 years had been subjected to domestic abuse between March...

As a foster parent, you will be responsible for the child you’re caring for. Now, while this can be a gratifying experience, it doesn’t come without its challenges - after all, you’ll often find yourself providing support to a vulnerable child who may have come from a...