About Due Diligence Checking

Due Diligence Checking Ltd (DDC) – Trusted Experts in DBS, Social Media Searches & Pre-employment Safeguarding, with Education Sector Support as Standard

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Since 2002, Due Diligence Checking Ltd (DDC) have been at the forefront of safeguarding excellence, delivering high-quality DBS and pre-employment screening services to organisations across the UK, including thousands in the education sector.

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As a fully registered DBS, Disclosure Scotland, and Access Northern Ireland umbrella body, DDC facilitates Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks, including the children’s and adults’ barred list checks to help institutions better manage risk and protect vulnerable individuals.

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DDC’s service is built on our core principles of providing a secure, reliable, and professional service with a guarantee to deliver compliance with every check. Our systems and processes support you throughout the application journey, and can match your internal policies to ensure your pre-employment checks are efficient and consistent.

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Why Education Providers Trust DDC

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Education-centric procurement: DDC is approved on key frameworks like the Crown Commercial Service’s G-Cloud 13 for public-sector organisations and the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) for schools and colleges. Institutions can access DBS and screening services seamlessly, (without lengthy tenders) often in a matter of days.

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Complete pre-employment support: From identity verification and right-to-work checks to social media and online checks, qualification verifications, and more; DDC provides all essential checks to comply with safer-recruitment best practices, including those mandated by Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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Digital Identity Solutions: As a government-certified Identity Service Provider (IDSP) for both DBS and Right-to-Work checks, DDC’s in-house developed DDC ID app enables quick, secure, and remote identity verification without third-party reliance making it ideal for fast onboarding and hybrid workforces.

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Rapid Results via eBulk: Using advanced digital identity and eBulk technology, DDC has achieved spectacular turnaround times, one Enhanced DBS check was completed in just 1 hour and 49 minutes from application to result, streamlining recruitment and reducing administrative burden.

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Quality, Security, Compliance: DDC operates under rigorous standards, accredited to ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 27001 (Information Security), and strictly adheres to GDPR. Our secure, intuitive online platform and UK-based support team ensure seamless, safe experiences for both organisations and applicants. The team are dedicated to providing both you and your applicants unparalleled support by dealing with all enquiries and questions and helping process all applications as quickly and effortlessly as possible.

Empowering Safe Recruitment in Education

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Schools and colleges trust DDC to manage student placements, teaching staff, and volunteers with diligence and speed. With free, no-obligation registration, bespoke packages, and a single management interface for tracking all applications, DDC removes barriers to efficient and compliant safer recruitment.