ntations) offence. 352. The DBS will consider whether to bar the person. Detailed guidance on when to refer to the DBS (including what is the harm test and relevant conduct), and what information must be provided, can be found on GOV.UK. 353. Referrals should be made as soon as possible when an individual is removed from regulated activity. This could include when an individual is suspended, redeployed to work that is not regulated activity, dismissed or when they have resigned. It is important that as much relevant information is provided to the DBS as possible, as it relies on the quality of information provided by the school or college when considering the referral. 124 This also applies to 16-19 Academies, Special Post-16 institutions and Independent Training Providers. 125 This also applies to 16-19 Academies, Special Post-16 institutions and Independent Training Providers. 126 This also applies to 16-19 Academies, Special Post-16 institutions and Independent Training Providers. 92 Duty to consider referral to the Teaching Regulation Agency 354. Where a school, sixth form college or 16-19 academy teacher’s employer, including an agency, dismisses or ceases to use the services of a teacher because of serious misconduct, or might have dismissed them or ceased to use their services had they not left first, they must consider whether to refer the case to the Secretary of State, as required by sections 141D and 141E of the Education Act 2002. 355. The Secretary of State may investigate the case, and if there is a case to answer, must then decide whether to make a prohibition order in respect of the person.127 Details about how to make a referral to the TRA can be found on GOV.UK. 127 Sections 141D and 141E of the Education Act 2002 do not apply to colleges (other than s