👐 Thinking of Volunteering at Our School? Here's
How to Get Started!
We love welcoming volunteers into our school community! If you're interested in lending a hand—whether it's reading with children, helping in class, joining school trips, or supporting WISA—there are a few important steps to follow before you can get started.
Download the Volunteer Application Form (see link below) and follow the on-screen instructions to begin your Enhanced DBS check. This is a two-part process, and we’ll be notified once your application is underway.
Before we can approve your application, please log into your School Money account and pay the DBS processing fee via the School Shop. This helps us cover administrative costs.
📄 Step 3: Submit Your Documents
To complete your application, please:
Return the filled-in application form
Bring 2 forms of ID and 1 proof of address (examples listed on page 1 of the form)
Submit these to the main office
📬 Step 3: Certificate Verification
Your DBS certificate will be posted directly to you. Once received, bring the original certificate to school for verification. We must see the physical certificate before you can begin volunteering.
⏳ Timing Matters: The entire process—including reference checks—can take a few weeks. If you're hoping to volunteer for a specific event, please apply well in advance.
Your DBS is valid for 3 years
You are responsible for renewing it when it expires
We can only accept DBS checks processed through our school
DBS is required for school trips, classroom help, reading sessions, and WISA activities
📬 Reference Checks: Please allow up to 2 weeks for references to be processed. We must receive them before you can begin volunteering.