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.
The 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: www.linkedin.com/showcase/dbs-spring-conference-2024
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: DBSEngagement@dbs.gov.uk
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The agenda for the day will be as follows:
- 9.45am – 10am: Welcome from DBS Chairman and Chief Executive – Dr Gillian Fairfield and Eric Robinson
- 10am – 10.30am: Digital DBS - Embracing technology to enhance our services – presented by Barry Topham, Exec Director of Technology & Innovation
- 11am – 11.30am: Transferable Harm and Reporting to DBS – presented by Jo Wheatley & Jordan Hayden, Partnerships Team
- 12pm – 12.25pm: Myth Busting the DBS Check Process – presented by Georgie Mitchell and Julia Mitchinson, Partnerships Team
- 1pm – 1.30pm: Using our DBS Update Service to keep DBS certificates up-to-date – presented by Rebecca Bool and Kiran Rehal, Partnerships Team
- 2pm – 2.50pm: Providing the information needed to make a balanced safeguarding decision – presented by Paul Grief, Meghan Henry and Amanda Wakes, Barring and Safeguarding Directorate
- 3pm – 3.30pm: An Introduction to Basic DBS Checks – presented by Nene Udofot, Commercial Development Manager
- 3.30pm: Thank you and close – Helen Chandler, Head of Partnerships