Basic and Standard DBS checks will usually be turned around within one week however, many of these are turned around on the same day.
Enhanced checks have Police records searched for non-conviction information therefore take a little longer and are usually turned around in four weeks.
Over the last 6 months, we have experienced an overall average turnaround of 6.5 days
Delays occur where the applicant has not given full and accurate details such as all names used and a full five-year address history.