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What documents do I need to bring to my interview for a teacher training or early years course?

 

If you are successful at interview, you will need to apply for an Enhanced DBS check through the University. As part of the application process for an Enhanced DBS check, please bring these documents to your interview:

  • Both the originals and photocopies of documents confirming name changes, where applicable 

Before your interview: Please complete our online 'Information and documents needed for your DBS application' form to confirm which documents you will be bringing to your interview along with other important information that we will require for your DBS application. 

 

Please note: You will not be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS check at your interview. If you receive and accept an offer for the teacher training or early years course, we will send you instructions on how to apply online for an Enhanced DBS check at a later stage. Please note, the ID verification process for teacher training and early years DBS applications is usually carried out between April and August. The ID documents that you provide will need to be valid and in date at the time at which the ID verification process for your DBS application is carried out. If any of the documents that you provide at your interview are not valid or expire before the ID verification process is carried out, we will contact you and ask you to arrange a time to bring alternative documents to the University for verification. 

 

I have an existing Enhanced DBS certificate. Will this be acceptable, or will I need to apply for a new Enhanced DBS certificate through the University?

 

If you have an existing Enhanced DBS certificate and it is registered for the DBS Update Service, we may be able to accept your existing Enhanced DBS certificate through the DBS Update Service provided that all of the necessary criteria are met.

 

Please note: If you have an existing Enhanced DBS certificate but it is not registered for the DBS Update Service, it does not meet all of the necessary criteria, or the University is unable to access or accept your existing Enhanced DBS certificate through the DBS Update Service, you will need to apply for a new Enhanced DBS certificate through the University.

 

Questions?

 

If you have any questions about providing the correct ID documents for the DBS check, please contact the Admissions Support team.