Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

The University is contractually and legally responsible for ensuring that all students working with children and vulnerable adults as part of their course of study have been subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure check.

The University is a Registered Body with the Disclosure and Barring Service and is committed to complying with DBS Codes of Practice.  The University policy is that we are unable to accept Enhanced Disclosures issued previously on your behalf so all applicants are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure through the University process. 

ALL Trainees must be DBS checked prior to enrolment.  You will not be allowed to enrol on the course unless you have undertaken a check.   It is Faculty policy not to allow you to attend your first placement until your Enhanced DBS disclosure has been received and approved for suitability purposes. This could result in the length of your course being extended.  This may also have funding implications.

Please also be aware that “Salaried”  School direct students will have their DBS done at their host school, so they do not need to have their DBS ID check done at Sheffield Hallam University.  You must however please bring your DBS Certificate to the enrolment event at SHU. ‘Unsalaried’ School Direct students will have their DBS completed at Sheffield Hallam University.

For further information regarding the DBS checks please read our DBS WordPress site.

FAQ: What if I don’t have any documentation to validate the address I entered when completing the DBS application?
You must ensure that you are able to provide documentation to prove your current address. We will be unable to process your application if you are unable to supply the approved documentation. It is therefore essential that your address can be validated. Further details of approved documentation as well as any other information can be found on our DBS WordPress site

If you have any questions then please contact the Faculty Helpdesk on Tel: 0114 225 3636.

Please ensure that you keep your copy of the Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS as you will be asked to produce this by your placement provider.