Disclosure of criminal background

All places on the PGCE course are conditional upon obtaining a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. The cost of this check must be met by the trainee. Students who do not complete this process prior to the start of the course will not be admitted to the course. General information about this process can be obtained from: www.disclosure.gov.uk.

In the event of a disclosure that contains information about a previous conviction or caution, the disclosure will be reviewed by the Faculty of Education to ascertain whether the offence will prevent admission to the course. Please be aware that the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1975) does not apply to those applying to the teaching profession and that criminal convictions or cautions, may never be considered "spent".

You should be aware that any previous convictions related to drug offences, violence or sexual abuse would be a matter of concern for your future employer and may debar you from entering the teaching profession. If, in relation to this, you are in any doubt about your future employment prospects, you may wish to contact your local education authority to seek some advice.