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Form to Provide Existing DBS Check Details

If you have an existing DBS certificate, please use the form below which will be reviewed by Disclosures@warwick.ac.uk. To accept a previous DBS check on the Update Service, the following must apply:

  • The DBS is registered on the Update Service (this is a paid for service offered by the DBS)
  • It is an Enhanced DBS (we cannot accept Basic or Standard checks)
  • It is not a volunteer check
  • The position, workforce and Barred List checks must match exactly the position you are joining*

If the above do not apply, you will be required to apply for a new DBS certificate through the link sent to you from noreply@knowyourpeople.co.uk. Please note, accepting a previous registered check is at our discretion and will be determined by the Disclosures team.

* PGCE applicants require an Enhanced DBS, Child Workforce, Children's Barred list (we CANNOT accept Child and Adult Workforce, Children and Adult Barred List check DBS for this programme as we are not legally entitled to check at this level for the PGCE programme).

* MB ChB, Clinical Applications of Psychology and Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship applicants require an Enhanced DBS, Child and Adult Workforce, Children and Adults Barred List.

Section 1: Eligibility Check

Have you registered your previous DBS certificate with the DBS Update Service (this is at a cost of £15 through https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service)? (required)
Was your DBS certificate issued for a volunteer role? (required)
 

Section 2: Student Details

Have you ever been officially known by another name? For example, a maiden name or name you have changed through deed poll. (required)
 

Section 3: Course Information

 

Section 4: DBS Certificate Details

Please note that your DBS Certificate/Disclosure Number is given in the top right hand corner of your DBS certificate.

Please note that the DBS certificate issue date is given in the top right of page 1 of your DBS certificate, next to "Date of Issue".

Do you consent to the University checking your DBS certificate details via the DBS Update Service? (required)
 

Section 5: Document Uploads 

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Please confirm that you have uploaded BOTH a copy of your photographic ID & a copy of your DBS certificate (both pages)? (required)
 

Section 6: Overseas Residence 

Have you lived outside the UK for 6 months or more (either continuously or cumulatively) within the last 5 years? (required)
Privacy notice

The data on this form will be used to assess (with your permission) whether your previous DBS check meets the DBS requirements for your chosen programme of study at Warwick. We will store the fact that you have provided the information and your contact details so that we can update you by email. Please see our Enquiry and Applicant Privacy Notice for further information.

The University of Warwick is the data controller of any information you have entered on this form and as such is committed to protecting your data and rights in line with applicable data protection law (including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018). Please review the privacy information (including privacy notices) provided by the University via the following link, for further information on your rights and how the University processes your personal data: Data Protection.

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