Why do I need to renew my DBS check?
The Department for Education requires tutors delivering lessons through the Schools Programme to have a valid Enhanced DBS check that is less than 36 months old.
If your DBS check is due to expire, you will stop seeing new school opportunities once it is within 30 days of expiry.
Once your new DBS check has been approved, you'll regain access to school opportunities.
How much does it cost to renew my DBS check?
Before we can start your DBS application, you’ll need to pay the DBS fee upfront.
The total cost is £49.50.
To continue with your DBS application, please make the payment using the secure link below:
When making your payment, please use your Tutor ID as the payment reference; without it, we may not be able to match your payment.
Once you’ve made the payment, let us know, and we’ll send you the link to complete your ID check with Willo.
How do I find my Tutor ID?
To find your Tutor ID:
Log in to your Tutor Dashboard.
On the Home page, look at your profile card next to your name.
Hover over Your Tutor ID to view your ID.
What happens after I pay?
We'll send you a link to Willo, our identity verification partner.
This step is required before we can begin your DBS application.
Please have the following documents ready:
UK/Irish citizens
Passport
Full or provisional driving licence
Non-UK/Irish citizens
Passport
Share code
Full or provisional driving licence
Please read the welcome page on Willo carefully before starting.
Once your identity has been verified, we'll manually create your DBS application with our DBS provider, Verifile.
We'll then email you your DBS application to complete.
Once Verifile has completed your DBS check, your DBS certificate will be sent to you by post. Please allow a few days for your certificate to arrive.
After you receive your certificate, you'll need to upload it to your MyTutor account so our team can review and approve it.
What if I haven't received my DBS certificate?
If your DBS application has been completed but your certificate hasn't arrived, first check that the delivery address you provided is correct.
If your certificate still hasn't arrived, contact Verifile, our DBS provider, for an update.
If you believe your certificate has been lost in the post or sent to the wrong address, you can also contact the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) directly.
You can check the status of your certificate or request a replacement using the DBS Certificate Reprint Guide.
Please read the Disclosure and Barring Service terms and
conditions (“DBS Terms”)
1. Capitalised terms in these DBS Terms have the same meaning as in the Tutor Terms and Conditions (“Tutor T&Cs”), unless otherwise specified herein. These DBS Terms should be read in conjunction with the Tutor T&Cs.
2. As set out in the Tutor T&Cs, obtaining an enhanced DBS check is indispensable to provide Tutoring Services. In view of the rules and regulations around working with children and vulnerable people, you will not be permitted to provide Tutoring Services without a valid DBS check.
3. MyTutor will arrange a DBS check for you via our third-party DBS provider (“DBS Supplier”), and pay the fees associated with obtaining the DBS check on your behalf (“DBS Charges”). Therefore, a non-refundable DBS check cost of £49.50 is required to proceed with this application. By submitting your payment, you acknowledge and agree to this fee.
4. Accuracy of Information: You agree that all information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete. You understand that any false or misleading information may result in the rejection of your application.
5. Data Protection: We will handle your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By agreeing to these terms, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your information for the purpose of processing your application, and for the subsequent purposes as set out in the Privacy Policy.
6. DBS Check Consent: By submitting this application, you give your explicit consent for a DBS check to be carried out. You understand that the results of this check may impact the outcome of your application.
7. Limitation of Liability: We are not liable for any direct or indirect damages that may arise from the use of or inability to use this application, including but not limited to technical malfunctions or delays.
8. Right to Refuse: We reserve the right to refuse or terminate your application at any stage, for any reason, without providing a detailed explanation.
9. In addition to maintaining a valid DBS check, you must comply at all times with MyTutor’s Safeguarding Policy and applicable safeguarding legislation and guidance.
10. We reserve the right to change these DBS Terms at any time to accurately reflect the latest requirements of the DBS checks (including DBS Charges). It is your responsibility to review these DBS Terms regularly. Any changes to these DBS Terms take effect from the date that such updates to these DBS Terms are published. If you disagree with any changes to these DBS Terms, you should let MyTutor know and not continue to deliver Tutoring Services or receive any MTW Services.
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