Chaperone process

This process provides essential information for those applying to become a registered chaperone with Coventry City Council. Please read it carefully before completing your application form.

Note: The approval process may take up to four months

Any adult (18+) residing in Coventry can apply to be a chaperone. Applicants must demonstrate that they are applying to be a chaperone solely in accordance with The Children (Performance and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014.

Application

  • Application form to be completed online and submitted
  • Date for interview to be selected
  • DBS - You will need complete an online DBS application if you do not have a current enhanced DBS check for children only, that is registered with the update service. (we cannot accept a DBS that includes adults)
  • If you have a DBS that is registered with the update service, you will be required to send a copy of the certificate to us

Application checks

  • References will be requested automatically once you have submitted your application.
  • Completed DBS application or a copy of a current relevant DBS certificate registered with the update service
  • Completion of the online safeguarding course

Please be advised that certificates for this course can take up to two weeks to be issued.  Please screenshot/download confirmation of your results and email to performance2@coventry.gov.uk prior to interview.