l records, further information can be found on GOV.UK. For example: • if they have a criminal history • if they are included on the children’s barred list • if they are prohibited from teaching • if they are prohibited from taking part in the management of an independent school 60 Section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006 (Legislation.gov.uk). 60 • information about any criminal offences committed in any country in line with the law as applicable in England and Wales, not the law in their country of origin or where they were convicted • if they are known to the police and children’s local authority social care • if they have been disqualified from providing childcare (see paras 268-272), and, • any relevant overseas information. 221. This information should only be requested from applicants who have been shortlisted. The information should not be requested in the application form to decide who should be shortlisted. 222. Applicants should be asked to sign a declaration confirming the information they have provided is true. Where there is an electronic signature, the shortlisted candidate should physically sign a hard copy of the application at point of interview. 223. The purpose of a self-declaration is so that candidates will have the opportunity to share relevant information and allow this to be discussed and considered at interview before the DBS certificate is received. 224. Schools and colleges should: • ensure that at least two people carry out the shortlisting exercise (it is recommended that those who shortlist carry out the interview for a consistent approach) • consider any inconsistencies and look for gaps in employment and reasons given for them, and, • explore all potential concerns. 225. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should 