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DBS checks: governor requirements (maintained)

Get to grips with what checks are required for governors in maintained schools, so you can make sure your school is compliant.

Last reviewed on 5 March 2025See updates
School types: Maintained•School phases: All•Ref: 3973
Contents
  1. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check 
  2. Section 128 check
  3. Anyone involved in 'regulated activity' needs a barred list check
  4. Associate members don't need checks
  5. Governance professionals (clerks) don't need a DBS check
  6. You can't apply for any of these checks for yourself
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