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Is there a DBS register you can check?

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Hoppinggreen · 04/04/2014 09:28

I can't find my DBS certificate and apparently you can't get copies.
I have got the number and date of issue though so is it possible for a school etc to look me up to confirm I'm registered?
I'm volunteering at DD's school and they want to see it ( actually got it for tutoring so school have never seen it)
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17leftfeet · 04/04/2014 10:54

There is an online service but you have to register within 14 days of receiving your certificate

Would the school pay for a new check? Ours does for parent volunteers

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prh47bridge · 04/04/2014 12:47

There is no need for the school or anyone else to pay. DBS checks are free for eligible volunteers, which includes parent helpers in schools.

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scrappydappydoo · 04/04/2014 12:55

Plus (and I could be wrong) I think you still need a check for each different place so your dbs for tutoring unless it was done through the school/lea wouldn't be valid.

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Hoppinggreen · 04/04/2014 17:31

Thank you
I think that the new DBS as opposed to the CRB is not limited to one location. The one I have allows me to teach Language lunch clubs at several schools so it's not specific to one setting.