British Skydiving announce a new policy regarding Disclosure & Barring Service requirements for those working with Under 18s.
British Skydiving is committed to ensuring our sport is as safe as possible, and to this end, guidance is being issued to drop zone operators on the need to obtain DBS records for certain staff members.
The guidance outlines the UK legislation regarding DBS requirements and provides advice on who requires a DBS check and the level of check that is required for certain roles.
British Skydiving’s Safeguarding & Compliance Manager, Paul Smith said “The need for DBS checks is a legal requirement and this guidance is issued to ensure that our members are operating in a safe environment, but also to protect drop zone operators from the penalties involved in non-compliance with the current UK legislation. We appreciate that this is a significant change for some, and advice and training will be available to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible.”
Rob Gibson, CEO said “Not all instructors and coaches will require a DBS check, some will already have them, some will never work with U18s and so a check won’t be necessary, but for those that do, we see this as an important step in ensuring that our sport is conducted in as safe an environment for everyone. In taking this stance, British Skydiving is applying a proportionate solution to a longstanding issue.”
The guidance is available here.