Teacher Training - Does the University accept Enhanced DBS clearance through the Update Service?

We can only accept DBS clearance through the Update Service if the check meets all of the necessary criteria:

• You have registered with the DBS Update Service and paid the relevant online subscription fee.
• Your DBS certificate is an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• The 'Position applied for' is listed as 'Child Workforce' on your Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Your Enhanced DBS certificate states 'DBS Fee Charged' (Enhanced DBS certificates that state 'No DBS Fee Charged' cannot be used to obtain clearance for a teacher training or early years programme).
• Your Enhanced DBS certificate states 'None Recorded' against the Children's Barred List information and 'Not Requested' against the Adults' Barred List information (Enhanced DBS certificates that state 'None Recorded' against both the Children's and Adults' Barred List information cannot be used to obtain clearance for a teacher training or early years programme).

These criteria are legal requirements, and we cannot accept any DBS checks that do not meet these criteria. If you already have an Enhanced DBS certificate but it does not meet these criteria, you will need to apply for a new Enhanced DBS check through the University.

Further information about the Update Service is available on the GOV.UK website. 

I already have an Enhanced DBS check, which meets all of these criteria, and I would like the University to check my existing Enhanced DBS certificate through the Update Service. What do I need to do?

Please bring these documents to your interview at the University:

• The original, as well as a photocopy, of the Enhanced DBS certificate that you would like us to check through the Update Service (we will need to have the full document so please ensure the photocopy is complete).
• The originals, as well as photocopies, of at least three valid ID documents confirming your identity (please refer to our advice on providing the correct identity documents for the DBS check for a list of acceptable documents).
• The originals, as well as photocopies, of documentation confirming name changes, where applicable.

You will also need to provide your permission for the University to check your Enhanced DBS certificate through the Update Service. You can do this by completing the online DBS information form. 

If you are recruited by one of our partner schools, you will be asked to bring these documents to your Induction and Needs Assessment session at the University. 

Please note: We will only be able to check and confirm whether we can accept your existing Enhanced DBS certificate through the Update Service within six months of the start of the course. Once we have carried out the check, we will let you know whether we can accept your existing Enhanced DBS certificate through the Update Service. If the University is unable to access or accept your Enhanced DBS certificate through the Update Service, you will need to apply for a new Enhanced DBS check through the University.