Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for childcare providers who register with Ofsted:
People who have already registered with us or been approved as suitable to work with children do not usually undergo additional DBS checks. Additionally, we are not required to do a DBS check on individuals who have registered with us but have never had one, for instance, if they were employed or enrolled prior to the implementation of the DBS scheme.
To register a new childcare facility or to assume a new function with an existing registration where Ofsted determines suitability, a person who is already known to Ofsted must submit a new DBS if any of the following conditions are met:
Between quitting the previous position and starting the new one, more than 3 months have passed. There are issues with the person, which could make them less suitable.
The DBS has never checked them. Children now have more access to or responsibility in the new job.
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" Our process aims to provide rigorous safeguarding for children, and equal opportunities to all candidates. We only ever progress candidates we deem suitable to work with children. Our screening process is designed to detect candidates with previous historic convictions, cautions, or substance abuse issues, as early as possible. We look for potential issues relevant to safeguarding. We will always conduct detailed further investigations if anything arises. Kids Minds Ltd. 16 The candidate will be required to provide the following checks before the registration visit. The documents will be reviewed and discussed with the candidate at the registration visit. "
1. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)
- We will run new enhanced DBS checks (unless the candidate has a home-based enhanced DBS check and are on the DBS update service) for all candidates and all members of the candidate’s household who are over 16 (or regularly visiting the home). This must be in place prior to registration.
- Candidates are required to sign up to the online DBS Update Service prior to registration.
- If the DBS check reveals any caution or convictions (spent or unspent), or other relevant information, this will be reviewed by the Safeguarding Panel and a decision will be made on the candidate’s suitability to register with the agency as a childminder.
- If the candidate has worked or lived outside the UK during the last 5 years, the candidate will need to provide a statement of suitability / record of good faith from each embassy where they have lived/travelled.
- If the candidate would like to hire an assistant, the childminder will be responsible for their vetting process. Kids Minds Ltd will carry out an enhanced DBS check and offer them Paediatric First Aid training.
2. Identity check
Kids Minds Ltd will check the candidate’s identification prior to registration. The candidate will need to provide 1 identification document which includes the candidate’s photo. A list of approved identification documents can be found on the government website.
3. Employment check
The candidate will need to provide a detailed chronological log of their employment since leaving school to the time of registration. Any breaks in employment must be accounted for.
4. Health declaration
All applicants will complete a Health Declaration Form, provided by Kids Minds Ltd, which they will take to their GP for completion.
5. Local Authority (LA) Checks
Kids Minds Ltd will obtain information from each Local Authority that the applicant has lived in for the past five years to ensure there are no issues which may prevent them from caring for children.
6. Known to Ofsted Check
The Agency will carry out a check with Ofsted to find out whether the candidate has previously been known to Ofsted. If an applicant, or anyone associated with their application is disqualified from registration then the agency will not be able to register them, and they will be referred to Ofsted to whom the individual may be able to apply to have their disqualification waived.
7. Known to Other Childminder Agency Checks
Known to Other Childminder Agency Checks: The Agency will carry out a check with other childminder agencies to find out whether the candidate has previously been known to them. If an applicant, or anyone associated with their application is disqualified from registration with an agency, then the Agency may decide to refuse their application.