Estyn’s policy on Disclosure and Barring Service checks for those who work for Estyn

Estyn has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable groups; in undertaking this responsibility we implement relevant statutory requirements and adopt the recommendations of key relevant Government reports such as the Bichard and Waterhouse inquiries. This policy explains how Estyn undertakes safeguarding checks, using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), to help determine whether individuals are unsuitable to undertake particular work activities for Estyn so that they are prevented from undertaking such work.