Request a DBS check

Every applicant needs a DBS check as part of the process to become a licensed chaperone with Wokingham Borough Council.

There are three possible ways of completing a DBS check:

Option 1 - Enhanced DBS Application

If you currently do not have a valid DBS certificate, then you will need to apply for an enhanced check. To do this please follow the instructions below. There is no charge for this service.

• Visit Matrix Screening
• In the box ‘DBS Application Form’ click on start application.
• The organisation reference is WOKINGHAM 
• The organisation code is Wokingham2011 (no space between Wokingham and 2011) Please note that the reference and code are case sensitive.
• Complete all fields as requested. Please make sure that all previous surnames and middle names are recorded.
• Please enter the Job Title as Chaperone – Performances

If you follow this route, after completing your application, an appointment will be arranged for you to attend the office at Shute End, Wokingham for us to confirm your identity for the next part of your application. You will need to bring three original documents with you to this appointment. Full details of approved documents can be found here; Documents you need for a criminal record check - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Please follow route 1. We are unable to accept documents that do not appear on the approved list.creat

Important to note: 

• At least one document must show your current address and at least one document must show your date of birth. 

• If you have a valid passport or a photocard driving licence this MUST be used as at least one of the documents. 

• We are unable to accept photocopies or copies of documentation printed from the internet. Documents must have been received in the post.

Option 2 - DBS Update Service

If you have a certificate registered with the DBS update service and your certificate meets the requirements required by Wokingham Borough Council (see below), you do not need to apply for a new DBS check. 

For us to be able to use a current DBS the certificate must satisfy the following criteria:

• Must be registered with the update service. We are unable to check this for you, if you have any doubt, please make a new application as in option 1 above.
• Must be an ‘Enhanced’ Certificate 
• Must relate to ‘Child Workforce’ only. If it includes ‘Adult workforce’, we cannot accept it.
• There must be a check of the ‘DBS Children’s Barred List’ only. We are unable to accept the certificate if the ‘DBS Adult’s Barred List’ has been checked.

If you follow this route then an appointment will be arranged for you to attend the office at Shute End, Wokingham for us to confirm your identity and complete the check. At this appointment you will only need to provide, permission for us to check your certificate, your full original certificate and one form of photo ID.

If you are unsure whether your current DBS certificate can be used, please email a copy to childemployment@wokingham.gov.uk and we will check its suitability. 

Option 3 - Current Wokingham Borough Council Employee

If you are a current Wokingham Borough Council Employee with a DBS certificate we may be able to accept this certificate providing;

• The employer named on the DBS certificate is Wokingham Borough Council (WBC)
• You are currently employed in the same role by WBC and have not had a break in service 
• Your certificate is an ‘Enhanced’ Certificate 
• Your certificate relates to ‘Child Workforce’ only. If it includes ‘Adult workforce’, we cannot accept it.
• Your certificate has a check of the ‘DBS Children’s Barred List’ only. We are unable to accept the certificate if the ‘DBS Adult’s Barred List’ has been checked.
• Your certificate has been issued within the last three years. (Please note, if using this option a chaperone licence can only be issued up to three years from the date of issue on the certificate so it may be worth considering applying for a new DBS if your certificate is over two years old.

If you follow this route, please let us know and an appointment will be arranged for you to attend the office at Shute End, Wokingham for us to confirm your identity and complete the check. At this appointment you will need to bring a copy of your full certificate and one form of photo ID.

If you are unsure whether your current DBS certificate can be used, please email a copy to childemployment@wokingham.gov.uk and we will check its suitability. 

If your certificate doesn’t meet the requirements of option 2 or 3, please apply for a enhanced DBS as per the instructions supplied in option 1.