DBS check

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What it really means

A criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, required for jobs with children or vulnerable adults — schools, care work, tutoring, some volunteering. The employer usually arranges it. Details are on GOV.UK.

Chinese explanation

DBS核查：由Disclosure and Barring Service出具的无犯罪记录核查，凡涉及儿童或弱势成年人的工作都需要——学校、护理、家教及部分志愿工作。一般由雇主安排办理，详见GOV.UK。

Example conversation

A: The tutoring agency says I need an enhanced DBS check. B: That's standard for working with kids — they'll usually sort the application for you.

A：家教中介说我需要做加强版DBS核查。 B：和孩子打交道的工作都要这个——申请一般由他们帮你办。

What you could say back

“How long does the check usually take?”

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