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DBS checks: do I need a new one?

Last reviewed on 10 July 2020
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DBS checks don't expire – it's for the school employer to decide if you need a new check. Find out when you might be asked for a new one, and how the DBS Update Service can help you keep your certificate up to date.

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  1. All governors need a DBS check 
  2. Employers decide whether to accept existing DBS certificates
  3. Renewing your DBS check
  4. Using the DBS Update Service
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