Links + Resources

Please find below a list of helpful websites and links. If you cannot find the information you require please contact your Staff Room consultant and they will be more than happy to assist.

Data and Barring Service:

If you have the form reference number for your DBS, (this will start with an F or an E followed by 10 digits e.g. F0011111111) you can check its progress by>click here.

If you have applied for a DBS through The Staff Room and want to know your reference number, please call the admin team on 
01604 633234.

For overseas teachers:

For the National Curriculum:

Useful telephone numbers:

  • HMRC (General enquiries for income tax) – 0300 200 3319
  • TRA (General enquiries) – 0370 000 2288
  • TRA (Initial teacher training) – 0800 389 2500
  • TRA (Returning to teaching) – 0800 085 0971
  • TRA (Qualified teacher status and induction) – 0207 593 5394
  • Data and Barring Service (DBS) – 0300 0200 190