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