{"id":14785,"date":"2021-10-20T18:35:37","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T18:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-255815-3383686.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=14785"},"modified":"2023-12-12T15:51:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T15:51:51","slug":"dbs-checks-for-childminders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/blog\/working-in-childcare\/dbs-checks-for-childminders","title":{"rendered":"DBS checks for childminders: the breakdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14785\" class=\"elementor elementor-14785\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ac78fc0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ac78fc0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-560c5564\" data-id=\"560c5564\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d98fcf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d98fcf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you are thinking about becoming a childminder you will have realised you need a DBS check by now. But what is a DBS check for childminders, why do you need one, and how do you get it done?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Read on below for all the details on DBS checks, and other important background checks and documents for childminders.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":21267,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/home-nursery.jpg\" alt=\"\"><p><\/p>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Childminders need DBS checks to work with children<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} --><!-- \/wp:spacer --><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pa3 dtc-ns v-mid\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"pa3 pt0 pt3-ns dtc-ns v-mid\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>What is a DBS check?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A DBS check is also called a \u2018Criminal records check\u2019. DBS stands for \u2018Disclosure and Barring Service\u2019. They are a non-governmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office. They help employers make sure that anyone they hire is suitable, and don\u2019t have a criminal offence that would stop them from working in that role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>DBS checks are needed as some people may have committed a violent crime, or sadly, abused a child in the past. It seems pretty obvious that anyone who has done that should not be allowed to work with children.&nbsp;The child\u2019s mental and physical well-being comes first, and that&#8217;s why our childminders\u2019 backgrounds are a big deal for us.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There are four different \u2018levels\u2019 of DBS checks: basic, standard, enhanced, and enhanced check with barred lists. A childminder needs an enhanced DBS check. An enhanced DBS check shows full details of a criminal record, like cautions, warnings and unspent convictions. The check also goes through the \u2018barred list\u2019 for children and vulnerable adults. This is so they can see if there is any reason why a person can\u2019t work with these groups.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>Who needs a DBS check?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Anyone working with children needs a DBS check. That means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/become-a-nanny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nannies<\/a>, teachers, au pairs, paediatricians, TAs, and any other staff that work on the same premises as those children, like office staff and cleaners in a school. Childminders need DBS checks. You will not be allowed to work as a childminder without one. If you live with anyone else above 16\u2014even your own children\u2014they need DBS checks too.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>What documents do I need for my DBS check?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Before you start your DBS check, you will need the postal addresses where you have lived for the last 5 years. If you have lived outside of the UK for some of that time, you will need other documents.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>On top of your previous addresses, you will need photo identification (ID). This is usually a current passport, or a current driving licence. If you have only one of these, you will also need something like your birth certificate, or marriage certificate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You will also need a document as proof of your current address. This is usually something like a utility bill (gas, electricity, water, internet) or a bank statement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: 400px;\" data-tf-widget=\"n4JYuebU\" data-tf-iframe-props=\"title=Ebook Lead Capture\" data-tf-medium=\"snippet\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>Where can I get an enhanced DBS check for myself?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Your employer should be able to get this done for you if you are employed. Because they employ you, they should also cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check. When you become a self-employed childminder with Koru Kids, we take care of the admin and initial costs too. If you only need a basic DBS check done, and you\u2019re not planning on becoming a childminder, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/request-copy-criminal-record\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gov.uk site<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalmailgroup.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Mail<\/a> to apply. You can\u2019t apply for an enhanced DBS check as an individual, but can through working with a childminding agency like Koru Kids.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>How long does a DBS check take, and how much does it cost?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It usually takes around 2 weeks for the DBS check to complete, and the enhanced check costs \u00a348.10 (then \u00a313.00 yearly for the update service). Costs usually incude:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li>the initial \u00a348.10 of your DBS check completely when you train to become a childminder with us&nbsp;<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>the initial \u00a348.10 for any assistants trained by us that you might choose to work&nbsp;<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You would only cover:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li>the yearly \u00a313.00 for the update service&nbsp;<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>the one-off payment of the \u00a35.00 voluntary DBS check for each adult that lives with you<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>What happens if my DBS check shows something?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It depends on what the records show. An amber warning would not necessarily mean you can\u2019t work as a childminder, but it\u2019s really important you are honest about any possible issues when you apply.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>Are there other background checks and documents I need to become a childminder?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There are quite a few background checks involved when applying to become a childminder, all necessary to demonstrate that you are able to work with children and that you have the right to work in the UK as a childminder. This can include:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li>Reference checks<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Local authority checks<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>&#8216;Known to Ofsted&#8217; check<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>&#8216;Other agency&#8217; checks<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>&#8216;Right to work&#8217; check<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Identity check<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>Health declaration<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need to complete a&nbsp; health declaration. You usually need to fill in the form, then take it to your surgery for your GP to complete it. Many surgeries charge \u00a390 or more for this service.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You will need a health declaration to prove you are physically able to look after small children on your own. It\u2019s an active job as any parent already knows, so good health is important, for your sake and for the children\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>Why would I do all this to become a childminder?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to work from your own home? To regain control over your own time? And be able to look after your own children while you work? Do you want to make an impact where it really matters, in the early years? And think it\u2019s important for small children to have safe, caring adults around, to help them flourish? 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