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Weddings, events and lessons in the UK
Wedding photographers, DJs and private tutors. What to check in the UK, our guides for this section, and a quick way to get quotes.
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Background checks by country: United Kingdom
In England and Wales, checks are run by the Disclosure and Barring Service, and people usually call them DBS checks . There are different levels. The enhanced check, with a check of the children's barred list, is the one designed for people who work closely with children.
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Guides in this section
Weddings, events and lessonsHow to choose and book a wedding photographerHow to judge a wedding photographer on full galleries, not highlights, and what to put in the contract on delivery, backup gear, illness and usage rights.Read the guide Weddings, events and lessonsHow to hire a DJ for a wedding or partyHow to hire a DJ: agreeing music control and a do-not-play list, checking equipment and backups, insurance and PAT testing, venue rules and the contract.Read the guide Weddings, events and lessonsHow to find and check a private tutorHow to choose a private tutor: background checks in the UK, US, Canada and Australia, qualifications versus fit, trial lessons, agencies and tracking progress.Read the guide