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Safeguarding
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DBS

You may need a DBS (‘Disclosure and Barring Service’) Check if you are taking up employment with the University (whether as a student-employee or non-student employee). You may also need a DBS check if you participate in a University-run volunteering project or for some aspects of your academic course. Please click here as appropriate for more information: 

Staff (including student paid roles)

Click here for more information on staff DBS checks.
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Participants in volunteering projects

Click here for more information on volunteering DBS checks.
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Other reason (e.g. a requirement of your course)

Click here for more information on other DBS checks.
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