COTS 2026

DBS helps to safeguard vulnerable groups by providing relevant information and making barring decisions to aid safer recruitment and employment. To do this, we rely on employers and organisations making barring referrals and sharing information with us when they have concerns that an individual has harmed a child or vulnerable adult, or they pose a future risk of harm to children or vulnerable adults . Did you know you may have a legal duty to make a barring referral to DBS and how to submit a referral? Join Mel for this seminar to explore the role and purpose of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The session will also provide clear, practical guidance on the legal duty to refer, including when a referral must be made and how to submit it correctly, helping you meet your obligations under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Designed for anyone who holds responsibility for safer recruitment or safeguarding in their role to provide knowledge, clarify responsibilities, and support effective safeguarding practice across the care and safeguarding sector. The learning from this session could make a significant difference to protecting vulnerable adults and children in your professional role.