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All nannies, tutors and babysitters to have an enhanced DBS check.

Submitted by Allison Bell on Monday 25th November 2024

Published on Wednesday 15th January 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Tuesday 15th July 2025

Signatures: 485

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Children ~ Create ~ Criminal ~ environment ~ Families ~ history ~ Individuals ~ Nanny ~ Safeguarding ~ Safer ~ Stepping ~ Steps ~ vulnerability

Petition Action

All nannies, tutors and babysitters to have an enhanced DBS check.

Petition Details

We urge the Government to allow and require anyone working as a nanny, tutor, or babysitter to have a valid enhanced DBS check before beginning their role. We think by doing this we can create a safer environment for children.

Additional Information

Currently, there is no legal requirement for working in these homebased roles to have an enhanced DBS check, which we think leaves families/children vulnerable when entrusting their children to caregivers. Self-employed people are also currently unable to obtain an enhanced DBS check. We think ensuring that all individuals working closely with children are screened for a criminal history is a simple but crucial step in safeguarding their welfare.


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