I already have a DBS certificate. Can I use this for my course instead of applying for a new certificate?

If you already hold a DBS certificate, it may be possible to accept this for your course. In order for you certificate to be accepted, it would need to fulfill the following criteria:

• It needs to be on the DBS Update Service (you would pay a yearly subscription for this)
• It needs to be an Enhanced Certificate
• The work force position and job role must relate to the course you are going to attend. 

Please note that pre-existing DBS certificates cannot be accepted for the BA Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) course or the Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) PGCE course. 

If your certificate meets the above criteria, please provide the original copy of your certificate and a piece of photo ID to the Admissions Team. You can either send your certificate to the address below, or bring it in person to the Student Information Desk in the Learning Hub, Waterside Campus. A member of the Admissions Staff is present on the desk from 8.30am to 12pm and from 1pm-3pm.

Admissions

University of Northampton

Waterside Campus

University Drive

Northampton - NN1 5PH