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DBS and other required checks for trustees, members and local governors

Last reviewed on 17 July 2020
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School types: Academy · School phases: All

Be clear on what checks need to be carried out on members, trustees - including chairs - and local governors when they join your academy trust.

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  1. Requirements 
  2. Who’s responsible for the checks?
  3. Chair of trustees must complete a suitability check with the ESFA
  4. Will my existing DBS check be accepted?
  5. Failure to obtain a DBS may result in disqualification
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