Chaperones: guidance and resources

Chaperone conduct and DBS checks

All licensed chaperones must agree to our code of conduct.

Renewing your Enhanced DBS

Your chaperone licence is valid for 3 years.

We will check your Enhanced DBS each year on the DBS Update Service. Providing you pass these checks, we will post you a new chaperone ID card each year and your licence will remain valid.

To ensure your Enhanced DBS remains current and valid, you must register with the DBS Update Service. Subscription is annual and you can pay by Direct Debit for automatic renewal. There is no annual subscription cost if you use your DBS to do voluntary (unpaid) chaperone work.

Read more about applying for a chaperone licence and Enhanced DBS.

If you change your details, become seriously ill, or are arrested

You should tell the council in writing within 7 days of:

  • your arrest for any offence, or of any conviction in a Court of Law whether in the United Kingdom or not
  • any serious or noticeable illness or debility
  • any change of address, name or telephone number
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