DBS Training from the Disclosure and Barring Service
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a variety of training to support safeguarding and HR professionals across different sectors – and this is our training programme for organisations and networks in the South East! We have sessions around DBS checks (Disclosure), Barring, and the DBS Update Service. Our training sessions will provide knowledge, skills, and confidence to aid and support those working within safer recruitment and safeguarding.
Disclosure Workshop
What?
This workshop will focus on the disclosure elements of DBS, namely DBS checks, with a particular focus on understanding eligibility for Enhanced, and Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks. The session will last around 90 minutes with time for questions at the end. This session is aimed at individuals who are involved in the recruitment of staff or volunteers and would like to learn more about the different types of DBS check and when a role is eligible for a particular type of check.
Date?
17/02/2026
Time?
10am-12pm
Cost?
Free
Where?
Online via MS Teams. For more information and to book on, access this link: Booking Link
Barring Workshop
What?
This workshop will focus on the Barring aspects of DBS, with a particular focus on understanding the legal duty to refer. This session will last around 90 minutes, with time for questions and answers. This session is aimed at individuals who are involved in HR, management of those in regulated activity, those who have safeguarding responsibilities and those who would be involved in making referrals to the DBS.
Date?
24/02/2026
Time?
10am-12pm
Cost?
Free
Where?
Online via MS Teams. For more information and to book on, access this link: Booking Link
Update Service Masterclass
What?
This webinar will explore the DBS Update Service and the benefits of the service to organisations. This session will be of value to recruiters and employers who are interested in learning more about the Update Service.
Date?
24/03/2026
Time?
10am-11:30am
Cost?
Free
Where?
Online via MS Teams. For more information and to book on, access this link: Booking Link