Self-declaration form: template and guidance

Use our template to help you collect self-declarations from shortlisted candidates during your recruitment process – you can adapt it based on the role you're recruiting for. Find out how to manage self-declarations appropriately.

Last reviewed on 8 June 2022
School types: All · School phases: All
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Contents
  1. Template self-declaration form
  2. What to do with self-declaration information
  3. Treat self-declaration information with caution
  4. What to do if a self-declaration shows that someone is barred or ineligible

Template self-declaration form

KeyDoc: self-declaration form for academies template DOC, 145.0 KB

These templates comply with the requirements and guidance set out in:

What to do with self-declaration information

KCSIE says you should ask shortlisted candidates to complete a self-declaration form. 

The purpose of the self-declaration is to give candidates the opportunity to share relevant information and allow this to be discussed and considered (more on this below). 

You should not:

Treat self-declaration information

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