DBS is hosting a conference aimed at professionals and safeguarding organisations
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is hosting a conference which aims to shine a light on the challenges and dilemmas of protecting vulnerable groups including children, in both workplace and voluntary sector settings.
The conference will explore how safeguarding partners can contribute to safer recruitment practices before, during and post recruitment, and will focus on the necessary responses when abuse is suspected and disclosed.
The DBS Conference is aimed at professionals that work with or for vulnerable groups including children, such as HR professionals and safeguarding partners from:
the NHS and other healthcare settings
the sports industry
the care sector
universities/colleges and education
charities
Local Authorities
The conference will involve a number of expert workshops, including:
Safe and Fair Recruitment
Working through the maze of eligibility, regulated activity and DBS referrals
Safeguarding in Sport – Good practice and how apply it
Volunteers and Charities – A focus on safeguarding
Safeguarding in Care Settings – Good practice and how apply it
Safeguarding in Education – A focus on safeguarding
Registration for the conference is now open. To secure your place, or for more information about the conference including pricing, please visit the conference website here.