How to apply for an Enhanced DBS

• Go to www.carecheck.co.uk
• Scroll down and click on Start a DBS Application – Enhanced, Standard or Basic

• Scroll down the page and click the tick box and click on Complete Your DBS Application

• Click on Start Application under Standard / Enhanced DBS Application   

• Enter the Organisation Reference – SOUTHDEVONCOLLEGESTUDENT  
• Leave the Organisation Code blank
• Click Start  

• Ensure you read the Care Check Statement of Fair Processing 
• Check the declaration at the end of the page and click Next  

• Read the Statement and ensure you have the required paperwork to continue with the application 
• Tick the declaration and click Next

• Complete the answers as requested on your Personal Details, Addresses and Criminal Convictions
• When it comes to Employment Details it will be the name of your course i.e. Childcare, Health followed by the word Placement 

• When you get to the end of the application, ensure that you complete the Declarations and click on Complete

• You will then be provided with a reference number. Keep note of this!

You need to bring this with you along with three forms of ID, to a meeting arranged via your Tutor to have your ID confirmed. 

You can find a list of acceptable forms of ID for a DBS application below:  

3 x Separate documents required MUST BE ORIGINALS, no photocopies 

1 x document from Group 1 (refer to list of Valid Identity Documents) 1 x document from Group 2b which must have your current address

(Simplest Group 2b document for your address is a letter from South Devon College) 1 x further documents from either Group 1, 2a or 2b 

Group 1: Primary identity documents 

• Current valid Passport all Countries 
• Current Driving License (UK and EU) (Full or Provisional) photocard 
• Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) issued within 12 months of birth 
• Adoption Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) 

Group 2a: Trusted government documents 

• Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate (UK and Chanel Islands) 
• Immigration document, visa or work permit 
• Current Driving License (outside of EU) (Full or Provisional) paper version 
• Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) issued after time of birth 
• HM Forces ID Card (UK) 
• Firearms license 

Group 2b: Financial and social history documents 

• Mortgage statement (UK or EEA) issued in the last 12 months
• Bank/Building Society Statement (UK or EEA) issued in the last 3 months
• Credit Card Statement (UK) issued in the last 3 months
• Utility Bill (UK)- Not Mobile Telephone issued in the last 3 months
• Benefit Statement e.g. Child Allowance issued in the last 3 months
• Job Centre Letter issued in the last 3 months
• National Insurance Number Letter 
• EU National ID Card/ EEA National ID Card/ Irish Passport Card 
• Bursary or South Devon College Letter 
• Letter from Head Teacher of College Principle for 16-19 yrs 
• Cards caring the PASS accreditation logo (UK, Channel Islands & Isle of Man) 
• Financial Statement – e.g. pension, endowment, ISA (UK) issued last 12 months
• P45/P60 Statement (UK & Channel Islands) issued last 12 months
• Council Tax Statement (UK & Channel Islands) issued last 12 months
• Work Permit/Visa UK / UK Residence Permit