Student suitability declaration

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Information about Declaration of Convictions.

Student suitability declaration

The University of East London is committed to providing a safe environment for staff and students, including children and vulnerable adults accessing our activities and services. As part of this duty of care, the University requires applicants and students on a course to be honest, open, and to disclose their status regarding any relevant and unspent criminal convictions in accordance with University policy.

Some courses listed below are accredited by Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs). A condition of this accreditation is that applicants must declare any criminal convictions or health issues that may affect their ability to complete the work placements required to qualify in the profession.

What you need to do

If you have applied to a PSRB course: 

  1. Click the relevant PSRB course name below to download the course-specific student declaration form.
  2. Complete the form.
  3. Upload it to the Applicant Portal using the link in the email you received from us.
  4. You must return your completed form to Admissions before your interview.

If you have been admitted to a non-PSRB course: 

  1. Download the Standard Suitability Declaration form.
  2. Complete it.
  3. Upload it to the Applicant Portal to return it to Admissions.

What happens if I do not submit this form?

  • For PSRB courses with a mandatory DBS requirement, you cannot receive an offer until you have submitted your declaration form and it has been reviewed by the Admissions team.
  • For non-PSRB courses, failure to disclose your status will be regarded as a serious breach of trust and may lead to disciplinary action.

 

What happens if I declare a criminal conviction or a health condition?

  • For PSRB courses, your declaration will be referred to the academic admissions team for your course. They will review the form and may contact you for a further interview to discuss your declaration. If they are satisfied that your declaration does not prevent you from completing the course, they will instruct Admissions to confirm your offer.
  • For non-PSRB courses, a Safeguarding Officer will contact you, may seek further information about your circumstances, and make enquiries to support an informed decision about your application.

 

Do all declarations lead to a rejection?

No. Academic suitability is assessed separately from your declaration. A rejection based on your declaration will only be reasonable if the thing you have declared prevents you from completing the required work placement.

Is there anything else I need to know?

If you choose to accept an offer on a PSRB course, you will be contacted about completing a full Enhanced DBS check and, depending on your course, a full medical questionnaire. The timing of these checks varies by course, but in all cases, a DBS check must confirm the contents of your declaration form before you can begin your work placement.

Student Declaration Forms

PSRB course declaration forms (PDFs):

Non-PSRB course: