t families. Individuals who have lived or worked outside the UK 285. Individuals who have lived or worked outside the UK must 93 undergo the same checks as all other staff in schools or colleges (set out in paragraph 235). This includes obtaining (via the applicant) an enhanced DBS certificate (including children’s barred list information, for those who will be engaging in regulated activity) even if the individual has never been to the UK. In addition, schools and colleges must 94 make any further checks they think appropriate so that any relevant events that occurred outside the UK can be considered. Following the UK’s exit from the EU, schools and colleges should apply the same approach for any individuals who have lived or worked outside the UK regardless of whether or not it was in an EEA country or the rest of the world. These checks could include, where available: • criminal records checks for overseas applicants - Home Office guidance can be found on GOV.UK; and for teaching positions • obtaining a letter (via the applicant) from the professional regulating authority (this is often the Department/Ministry of Education but varies across the world) in the country (or countries) in which the applicant has worked confirming that they have not imposed any sanctions or restrictions, and or that they are aware of any reason why they may be unsuitable to teach. Applicants can find contact details of regulatory bodies in the EU/EEA and Switzerland on the Regulated Professions database. Where available, such evidence can be considered together with information obtained through other pre-appointment 93 16-19 Academies, Special Post-16 institutions and Independent Training Providers should ensure individuals undergo the same checks. 94 16-19 Academies, Special Post-16 insti