I have received a letter saying I am barred, what does it mean?

A barred letter lets you know that your name has been included in either or both of the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists.

It is an offence to work or seek to work in regulated activity, with the group or groups you are barred from working with.

It is an offence for someone to employ you to work in regulated activity, with the group or groups you are barred from working with.

For further information about letters from DBS and what to do next, please refer to the Information for individuals that have been referred to DBS guidance.