DBS prepares to host Spring Conference 2024
DBS prepares to host a free, virtual conference featuring a range of expert speakers sharing insights to support better safeguarding decision-making.
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is preparing to host a free-of-charge and open-to-all conference with a range of expert speakers sharing insights and information to support better safeguarding decision-making.
DBS supports employers to make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing criminal record checks and by maintaining the Adults� and Children’s Barred Lists.
On Tuesday 30 April, via LinkedIn social media platform, it will host its Spring Conference 2024 where it will stream a series of engaging and informative events.
Each webinar will be hosted by specialists in the areas they will discuss, and will feature question-and-answer opportunities with DBS experts.
Further details � including an option to register attendance (which is not mandatory) � can be found via a specially-created LinkedIn page, which is where the conference will be streamed on the day:
For those unable to attend, or who wish to re-watch videos from the event afterwards, these are available on request, Please get in touch with DBS Outreach and Partnerships Team: [email protected]
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»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp agenda for the day will be as follows:
- 9.45am â€� 10am: Welcome from DBS Chairman and Chief Executive â€� Dr Gillian Fairfield and Eric RobinsonÌý
Ìý - 10am â€� 10.30am: Digital DBS - Embracing technology to enhance our services â€� presented by Barry Topham, Exec Director of Technology & InnovationÌý
Ìý - 11am â€� 11.30am: Transferable Harm and Reporting to DBS â€� presented by Jo Wheatley & Jordan Hayden, Partnerships TeamÌý
Ìý - 12pm â€� 12.25pm: Myth Busting the DBS Check Process â€� presented by Georgie Mitchell and Julia Mitchinson, Partnerships TeamÌý
Ìý - 1pm â€� 1.30pm: Using our DBS Update Service to keep DBS certificates up-to-date â€� presented by Rebecca Bool and Kiran Rehal, Partnerships TeamÌý
Ìý - 2pm â€� 2.50pm: Providing the information needed to make a balanced safeguarding decision â€� presented by Paul Grief, Meghan Henry and Amanda Wakes, Barring and Safeguarding DirectorateÌý
Ìý - 3pm â€� 3.30pm: An Introduction to Basic DBS Checks â€� presented by Nene Udofot, Commercial Development ManagerÌý
Ìý - 3.30pm: Thank you and close â€� Helen Chandler, Head of Partnerships