DBS and other required checks for trustees, members and local governors
Be clear on what checks need to be carried out on members, trustees – including chairs – and local governors when they join your academy trust.
- Members and trustees
- Local governors
- Associate members
- Governance professionals
- The trust and chair are responsible for the checks
- The chair of trustees must complete a suitability check with the DfE
- Failure to provide a DBS certificate may result in disqualification
- Identity verification checks for Companies House