(03 May 2021, 4:46 pm)morritt89 wrote The whole DBS varies on where a scholars service operates (I'm talking precovid here). When I was on a Nexus scholars contract a few years back all I needed was a DBS check which I needed when starting with GNE. However I know drive a County Durham scholars (the 4274) and for that I need an enhanced DBS check and also complete the Durham Council Safeguarding Course/Lecture. I then have a badge which I need to wear at all times and needs to be renewed every 3 years.

Yet when I was at Arriva, I didn't even have a DBS check when I started. I'm not sure if there is a cost associated with the DBS itself so maybe that's why Arriva don't do them but there's alot of paperwork and admin involved (especially if every driver gets done). 

There's not that much paperwork in the grand scheme of things.
It can also be done online.
I cant remember the exact amounts for the different levels of clearance, but if going through an external agency (rather than direct) I'd imagine there would be some sort of admin fee. 
In addition, there is a 'renewal service', which costs about £13 a year. 

I am genuinely amazed that they don't insist on a DBS for all customer facing staff.