About the CRB Process

All students who wish to train on the iTeach programme are required to gain disclosure clearance via the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).

You are required to complete a disclosure application form, which the University will then submit to the Criminal Records Bureau. The CRB will then provide us with details of any previous convictions, bind overs, or police cautions that you may have.

The CRB has a ‘Code of Practice’ that all institutions must follow when dealing with Disclosure Applications and iTeach is committed to following this ‘Code of Practice’. A copy of the CRB ‘Code of Practice’ is available on request.

It is important to note that every student wishing to enter the teaching profession will be required to provide the same documentation and disclosure form regardless of whether you already have a recent disclosure, or application being dealt with by another organisation/institution.

Each institution will have its own policies and proceedings on how and when this information is provided.

CRB Information

A CRB form and guidance booklet will be included in a pack ‘After Your Interview’ which will be given to you at the interview. This only needs to be completed if you have received, by post, an offer of a place on the iTeach Programme. If you are offered a place on the programme you will need to complete the CRB form and return it, along with a cheque made out to Canterbury Christ Church University.

Important Information - Completing the CRB Disclosure Application Form

When completing the CRB Disclosure Application Form it is important to ensure that you use the guidance provided. Please note that all evidence to support this form must be submitted, e.g. if your name has changed by marriage you must provide a copy of your marriage certificate.

In the section ' Position applied for' please enter iTeach Student Teacher.

iTeach students are asked to pay a £5.00 administration fee for their CRB check. Cheques should be made payable to Canterbury Christ Church University.