Disclosure and Barring Service checks

This course requires students to work in environments where they work with children and may work with vulnerable adults e.g., adults with visual impairment, hearing impairment, learning disabilities etc. The University requires that students be checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in order that both the student and participants are protected. This policy is in line with that of the professional body which oversees the organisations that are potential employers of students within the Midwifery Course.  All students on a Midwifery Course will be required to undertake DBS checking.

At the start of each academic year, after DBS checking taking place, students will be required to sign a form indicating that no circumstances/events have occurred since the original checking procedures which may have invalidated or compromised the original DBS outcome.

You must inform your Course Leader/Programme Leader/Academic Adviser immediately of any convictions/offences you incur during your time on the course.