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Confirm the following before beginning the application

To continue please confirm that you:

  • have not been convicted of a crime against a child or vulnerable person
  • are able to carry out the roles and responsibilities of a chaperone
  • have completed the online training sessions
  • have a valid Enhanced DBS Children’s Barred List certificate and are registered on the DBS Update Service (within 30 days of your application)
  • consent to Birmingham City Council checking your licence every year
  • are at least 18 years of age
Confirm the following before beginning the application
To complete the application you will need:
  • your Enhanced DBS certificate number - this has 12 digits and starts with 00
  • your Enhanced DBS certificate is registered on the Update Service
  • certificates to show you have completed both chaperone training courses
  • a recent passport-style photo that shows your entire head and shoulders
  • the name and email addresses of 2 referees. They cannot be members of your family and must have known you for at least 2 years

Have you applied for a licence since September 2024?

Have you applied for a licence since September 2024?

Select whether you have applied for a chaperone licence since September 2024.


Enter your details

Enter your name as shown on official documents such as your Enhanced DBS certificate or passport. The name on your Enhanced DBS certificate and any documents you bring as proof to an interview must match.







What is your address?





Upload a recent photo

Upload a passport style photo:

The photo must be recent and show your entire head and shoulders. Please upload a passport style photo taken against a plain background. You must be facing forward with a neutral expression. Do not wear hats or sunglasses (unless required for religious or medical reasons).

Your photo must:
  • have been taken in the last month
  • be a close-up of your full head and shoulders
  • contain no other objects or people
  • be taken against a plain cream or light grey background
  • be clear in contrast to the background
  • not have "red eye"
Example of acceptable passport-style photo

The photo will be used for an ID check at interview and on your chaperone ID card.


Attach JPEG or PNG file only. Maximum file size 10 MB.

Is the chaperone role paid or voluntary?

Is the chaperone role paid or voluntary?

Select whether this role will be paid or voluntary.

Enter your Enhanced DBS certificate details

Don't know what type of DBS certificate you have?

If you have an Enhanced Children's Barred List, your DBS certificate will state:

  • 'None recorded' for DBS Children's Barred List information
  • 'Not requested' for DBS Adults' Barred List information

If you have both (children & adults), your DBS certificate will state:

  • 'None recorded' for DBS Children's Barred List information
  • 'None recorded' for DBS Adults' Barred List information

Example

Example DBS certificate showing barred list information

Please upload images of both the back and front of your Enhanced DBS Certificate, it needs to be a copy of the whole certificate including the address.

Your Enhanced DBS certificate number has 12 digits and starts with 00.



Attach JPEG, PNG or PDF files only. Maximum file size 50 MB each.

DBS Declaration

Legal declaration/consent by chaperone applicant for DBS checks to be completed.

I, , agree to the checking of my Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate status online, as and when required, using the DBS certificate number quoted above.

I understand that this information may be shared with appropriate third parties where there is a legal obligation to share this information and/or as part of multi-agency safeguarding decision-making.

Upload your training certificates

Training certificates must be dated within six months of application. You will not be able to continue with your application until you have completed training within this time period.



Attach JPEG, PNG, or PDF files only. Maximum file size 50 MB each.






Attach JPEG, PNG or PDF files only. Maximum file size 50 MB each.




Enter details of first referee

Please provide the contact details of someone who can provide a character or employment reference. This should be someone who knows you personally or professionally. They cannot be a member of your family and they must have known you for at least two years.

It is your responsibility to make sure they are willing and able to provide us with a reference as soon as possible. Your application will be delayed if we do not receive references in time.






Enter details of second referee

Please provide the contact details of someone who can provide a character or employment reference. This should be someone who knows you personally or professionally. They cannot be a member of your family and they must have known you for at least two years.

It is your responsibility to make sure they are willing and able to provide us with a reference as soon as possible. Your application will be delayed if we do not receive references in time.






Chaperone licence summary

Section Details Action
Previous Application & Requirement?
Your details
Address
Upload a recent photo
Is the chaperone role paid or voluntary?
DBS details
Training certificates
Referees

We have received your application

Thank you for applying to be a chaperone.

Please keep a record of your chaperone application reference:

BCL/1234

You can also find this reference in any emails we send you.

What happens next?

Our Child Employment team will review your application and keep you updated on its progress.

We have sent you an email containing your reference number and explaining what happens next.

Need help?

Any questions or issues, please email chaperones@birmingham.gov.uk including your reference number in the email subject.

If you would like more information on Chaperones, please visit the Birmingham City Council Website

Thank you for starting your application

Thank you for starting an application to become a chaperone with us.

Your application is not yet complete but you can return to it and complete within the next 7 days.

Please keep a record of your chaperone application reference:

BCL/1234

You can also find this reference in any emails we send you.

Need help?

Any questions or issues, please email chaperones@birmingham.gov.uk including your reference number in the email subject.

If you would like more information on Chaperones, please visit the Birmingham City Council Website