Service Level Agreement
Last updated:Buckinghamshire Council responsibilities:
On receipt of an application, we will submit all DBS checks(providing all documentation from school/academy has been submitted correctly) as detailed below.
Contact will be made within 3 working days where advice on ‘positive’ disclosures is requested.
School / Academy responsibilities:
- Undertake full and accurate completion of DBS checks.
- Use the HR Service Desk to raise safeguarding concerns and queries in relation to DBS checks.
- Seek advice on DBS check eligibility where appropriate.
Performance Indicators
HR Safeguarding Services in Employment to Schools/Academies 2022 – 2023 |
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Service |
Service Description |
KPIs |
Acknowledging a call that comes into the Safeguarding Employment team |
All calls and emails sent will be acknowledged within 1 working day |
97% |
DBS check application form processing service |
DBS checks |
Sent to the Disclosure and Barring Service within 2 working days providing that all submissions are correct. |
Processing of pre-employment DBS risk assessment. |
Response and aim to close the call within 5 working days, provided all information has been supplied. |
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Advice on “positive” disclosures |
Contact will be made with a school/Academy within 5 working days where advice is requested |