🛑 Why is my DBS expiring a problem?
Your DBS expiring is a problem because the Department for Education requires all tutors on the school's programme to have a valid DBS check that is less than 36 months old. To comply with safeguarding rules, we cannot allow tutors with an expiring DBS to continue working in schools.
You will stop seeing new school opportunities once your DBS is within 30 days of expiry. As soon as you upload a new DBS, you’ll regain access to opportunities.
👋 For new tutors: If you upload a DBS during onboarding, it must have been issued within the last 12 weeks. This prevents you from being asked to apply for a new check shortly after joining.
💰 How much does it cost?
Before we can start your DBS application, you’ll need to pay the DBS fee upfront.
The total cost is £55, which includes:
£49.50 for the Enhanced DBS check
£5.50 admin fee charged by Verifile (our DBS provider)
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 and start your DBS application.
Finding your Tutor ID 🆔:
Log in to your Tutor Dashboard. On the Home page, look at your profile card, next to your name, you’ll see a small tooltip labelled “Your Tutor ID.” Hover over it to view your ID.
If you have any questions, just get in touch, we’re happy to help!
⚖️ Please read the Disclosure and Barring Services 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 £55 (incl. service fee) 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.
*If you are new to MyTutor your DBS application will be with our partner Verifile. You can see the process for this over here