The University requires you to be cleared 6 weeks before the start of your placement as this ensures enough time to get you set up with the placement provider. You are required to have the following to be cleared for placement:
- Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) – A DBS check that has a confirmed result and has been cleared by the University through our appropriate policies. Further information on DBS requirements can be found here
- Vaccinations – You must have met the correct level of vaccination clearance to be able to attend a placement setting. The guidance/timescales for vaccinations required can be found here
- Mandatory training – All online and face to face mandatory training must be completed and passed
If any of these requirements are outstanding 6 weeks prior to the start of placement the University will not be able to clear you to attend your placement. This will have an impact on your progression on the course as you will not be meeting the required learning outcomes and placement hours.
For further information, or if you have any questions about placement clearance, please see the professional issues website.