Safe
Our DBS checks keep children and vulnerable adults safe.
Secure
Our system is 100% secure keeping your people’s information secure.
Speedy
Enhanced DBS checks can be approved within just 24hrs.
Multiple checks 10+
Registering as an eSafeguarding multi user is a cost-effective way to manage and monitor all your applications in one place and gives you access to our online tools, customisable accounts and invoicing.
Find out morePay as you go 1-9 checks
If you’re after just one, a handful of DBS checks or you don’t carry them out very often – this is the ideal option for you. With online applications, no set up fees and application advice included.
Find out moreMultiple checks 10+
Registering as an eSafeguarding multi user is a cost-effective way to manage and monitor all your applications in one place and gives you access to our online tools, customisable accounts and invoicing.
Find out morePay as you go 1-9 checks
If you’re after just one, a handful of DBS checks or you don’t carry them out very often – this is the ideal option for you. With online applications, no set up fees and application advice included.
Find out more
Safe
Our DBS checks keep children and vulnerable adults safe.
Secure
Our system is 100% secure keeping your people’s information secure.
Speedy
Enhanced DBS checks can be approved within just 24hrs.
DBS checks online
eSafeguarding is an online DBS checking service designed to help make the process faster, more secure, easier and paperless! Whether you make regular DBS applications or need just one, our tools combined with our knowledgeable team of DBS specialists offer a cost effective, accurate and compliant solution.
In 2021, we have processed a total number of 43,266 applications, 9236 of those being processed for Covid19 positions!
Protocol and the DBS
eSafeguarding has been an umbrella body for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) since its inception as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and has been ensuring children, young people and vulnerable adults are provided with a safe and secure environment for over 15 years.
Since December 2012 we have been working with the DBS, which was established under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and merged the functions previously carried out by the CRB and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), in order to develop the eSafeguarding online disclosure service.
Why choose eSafeguarding?
Fast
The eSafeguarding service significantly reduces processing times. Enhanced Disclosures can come back within 24 hours, and 4 out of 5 of our applications are completed within three days.
Efficient
eSafeguarding takes away the administrative burden of DBS processing, freeing up essential resource. You can also integrate DBS data requirements into your own recruitment processes and application forms.
Accurate
eSafeguarding validates data as the information is entered, with applicants being prompted to correct invalid information as they go. No missed fields, no mistakes and no returns.
Accessible
eSafeguarding is available from anywhere with an internet connection, including via tablets and smartphones.
Green
The process is completely online, with no paper or postage involved.
Secure
There are no worries about missing post or delays. Information is sent instantly through our secure web interface.
Experienced
Our expert team of countersignatories are on hand to support you in every way they can.
Flexible
We offer a range of administrative, payment, reporting, integration and customisation options, and if you still want something different then we'd love to talk to you about it.
Informative
Our dashboard allows you to track applications and our email notifications keep you and your applicants in the loop.
Great Value
Process efficiency was at the heart of eSafeguarding's development, and that's why we can give great savings, including over alternative online providers.
Helpful
Our database has a number of helpful features, including information pop ups, and a check to tell you whether you have seen valid identification document combinations.
News
Fee reduction for DBS checks approved in Parliament
Fee changes for DBS checks will be introduced from 6 April 2022. The change to the legislation was approved in Parliament on the (16th of March). The fees will reduce as follows: Type of DBS check Current fee Fee from 6 April 2022 Basic DBS check £23 £18 Standard DBS check £23 £18 Enhanced DBS… View Article
Read moreUpdate regarding Biometric Residence Permits
Please be aware that from the 6th April Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are unable to be used to confirm right to work. Individuals will need to prove their right to work online instead. However, BRPs can still be used for DBS identity purposes and will remain within the DBS identity guidance for Standard, Enhanced and Basic DBS Checks: ID checking guidelines for… View Article
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