Practical implication
Organizations must re-evaluate roles related to children's activities and prepare to request Enhanced DBS checks including access to the Children’s Barred List check starting from 1 September 2026.
The UK law regarding regulated activity with children will change on 1 September 2026, removing the supervision exemption which previously allowed certain individuals to avoid regulated status if they were sufficiently supervised. This will result in broader definitions of who qualifies for regulated activity, leading to new requirements for DBS checks.
What changed: The supervision exemption for regulated activity with children is removed beginning 1 September 2026, impacting how organizations define and conduct regulated activities.
Why it matters: This change necessitates organizations to reassess their roles involving children and ensure compliance with updated DBS check requirements to maintain safety and legal standards.
Practical implication: Organizations must re-evaluate roles related to children's activities and prepare to request Enhanced DBS checks including access to the Children’s Barred List check starting from 1 September 2026.
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- Source: MHRA - News and communications
- Published at source: 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Discovered by monitor: 2026-09-04T21:54:20.724Z
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