CHECKLIST FOR DOCUMENTS THAT YOU WILL NEED TO
BRING WITH YOU TO THE PGCE SELECTION PROCESS
Please ensure you bring original documents, and 2 photocopies of each
one. Failure to present these documents at interview will result in a delay in
processing your application.
Section
A
Document
Your GCSE (or equivalent) certificates confirming your pass
qualifications in:
~ English Language
~ Mathematics
And for Early Years/Primary only:
~ Science also.
Your degree certificate (if you have already graduated) and transcripts
Your Checklist 
Originals?
2 copies of each?
Originals?
B
C
One passport sized photograph with your name and PGCE course
(Early Years/Primary/Secondary + subject) on the back
2 copies of each?
1 photograph?
Name/course on
reverse?
A total of 3 original valid ID documents are required to prove identity for CRB purposes.
Two photocopies of each document together with the original needs to be provided.
At least 1 item should be provided from Group 1. You should also ensure at least 1 document that confirms your
address and 1 document that confirms your date of birth.
All documents must show your full official current name, or include proof of change of name.
If you have ever been known by any other name(s) you must provide proof to support your change of
name.
Documents denoted with * - should be less than 3 months old (from the date of your DBS application).
Documents denoted with ** - should be less than 12 months old (from the date of your DBS application).
If you have yet to complete a DBS application form please ensure that your documents are not close to expiry.
D
E
Group 1
At least 1 item from this group should be provided
If you are unable to provide a document from Group 1 please contact
disclosures@warwick.ac.uk)
 Valid Passport (with at least 4 months validity remaining)
 UK Photocard Driving Licence and paper Counterpart –
both parts must be produced for it to be valid
 Biometric Residence Permit (UK)
Group 2
At least 1 document confirming your current address (as listed in
Section B of the form). Where possible you should also provide
evidence of your five year address history.
Original with
photographic
ID?
At least 1 document confirming your date of birth
At least 1
original form of
ID confirming
date of birth?
Group 2a
 Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) – issued at the time
of birth
 Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) – issued after the
time of birth by the General Register Office/relevant authority
 UK Driving Licence (old style paper version)
 Non-UK Photo Driving Licence (valid only if living overseas
at time of application)
 Marriage/Civil Partnership certificate (UK)
 Adoption Certificate (UK)
 HM Forces ID Card (UK)
Group 2b
 Mortgage Statement (UK or EEA)**
 Bank/Building Society Statement (UK or EEA)*
 Bank/Building Society Account Opening Confirmation
Letter (UK)
 Credit Card Statement (UK or EEA)*
 Financial Statement (UK)** e.g. pension, ISA
 P45/P60 Statement (UK & Channel Islands)**
2 copies?
At least 1
original form of
ID confirming
address?
2 copies of
each
document?
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Council Tax Statement (UK & Channel Islands)**
Work Permit/Visa/Residence Permit (UK)**
Utility Bill (UK)* - Not mobile telephone
Benefit Statement* e.g. Child Allowance, Pension
EU National ID CardCards carrying the PASS accreditation
logo (UK)
 A document from Central/Local Government/Government
Agency/Local Authority giving entitlement (UK & Channel
Islands)* - e.g. HMRC, Job Centre
 University Offer Letter (valid only if living overseas at time of
application and letter received in the post)
FINAL CHECK FOR SECTIONS D AND E: At least 3 forms of ID supplied, including the originals
and two photocopies of each document?
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