Wales Online
·Jul 2026
Supply teachers found working in Welsh schools with expired DBS checks
An internal Anglesey Council audit identified two supply teachers working in schools with expired DBS and Education Workforce Council renewals, highlighting inconsistent safer‑recruitment checks and limited evidence of induction and safeguarding briefings. The report issued limited assurance and detailed six risks, with agreed actions expected to be completed by late 2026. Committee members expressed concern over lapses, while council officials said improved tracking and automated renewal alerts are being developed, with progress to be reviewed in early 2027.