So after 2 years of banging my head against the wall and initially a crazy decision to bar me on the children's list - I appealed the process with new evidence and pointed out that error in law was found, argued my case strongly and had the decision overturned. A letter confirming I have a clear enhanced DBS, and no barring on either list is substantial and the fight to be confirmed as not a risk in any such way, has been a joy.

Now a question - my former employer still today after 2 years of dismissal, confirms inconsistent references to employers either by stating nothing, providing some info or providing I was dismissed and that I am a risk to young people - are they allowed to do this? I have no money to take them to court I just want to challenge if they are not allowed to give opinionated statements which is preventing me seeking work back in the sector I once worked.

Advice please.