Update service
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service allows applicants to keep their DBS check up to date to show to new employers or organisations.
We have provided answers to some frequently asked questions below:
If you are subscribed to the Update Service, you should not need to apply for a new check provided that the previous check was Enhanced, and the checking of appropriate barred lists matches the requirements of the course for which you have applied for.
We need to run the check on the DBS Website to ensure that the previous check is still valid and completed at the required level. In order to do this, we must have sight of the original copy of your Disclosure Certificate, which you registered with the Update Service. Please either bring the certificate to the Admissions Office in person (office hours are 08:45 – 17:00, Monday to Friday) or you can post your certificate to The Admissions Office, Edge Hill University, St. Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire. L39 4QP.
Yes. If you are not subscribed to the Update Service, we cannot accept your previous check irrespective of how recent it is. However, if your previous check was complete less than 30 days ago, you should still have the option to subscribe to the Update Service which could allow your previous check to become transferable.
Subscribe to the Update ServiceWe do not currently require our applicants to subscribe to the Update Service after obtaining the DBS check for Edge Hill, but we encourage you to do so. If you are planning to obtain employment, either during or after your studies, which involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults you would find this service very useful as it may save you money in the future.
If you do decide to subscribe to the Update Service you need to wait until the check is complete and you receive your DBS certificate.
Subscribe to the Update ServiceIf you have any further questions about the Update Service, please speak to a member of the Admissions Team.