Renew your Working with Children Check

To meet your teacher accreditation requirements, you must hold a current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment. Find out how to renew it if it's expiring soon.

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Steps to renew your WWCC

If you have a current WWCC for paid employment that is expiring soon, you must renew it rather than applying for a new one.

Renew with the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG)

Renew your WWCC clearance for paid employment online with the OCG 3 months before expiry to allow time for approval.

If you do not renew your WWCC, your accreditation to teach will be suspended. This means you will not be able to teach in any NSW school or early childhood service.

Verification of your identification with Service NSW

There are 2 ways to verify your identification with Service NSW for your WWCC renewal:

Online – using face verification:
- Use your device to scan your face.
- The scan is matched with the photo on your NSW driver licence or photo card.
- Pay the renewal fee for your WWCC.
At a Service NSW Centre (within 28 days):
- Provide your application number (APP number).
- Present your original identity documentation.
- Pay the renewal fee for your WWCC.

Check for renewal notification from OCG

OCG will send you a confirmation email with your WWCC clearance details.

Remember to keep your WWCC details up to date so you can be contacted.

Update your NESA online account (eTAMS)

When the OCG emails your WWCC clearance, update your details in eTAMS.

It is important that your name is exactly the same on your WWCC and on eTAMS. Otherwise, NESA won't be able to verify your WWCC clearance and may suspend your teacher accreditation.

If you are late renewing your WWCC

If you do not renew your WWCC before it expires, your accreditation to teach is at risk of being suspended. This means you will not be able to teach in any NSW school or early childhood service.

NESA may revoke a teacher’s accreditation if they have been suspended for 12 or more months for not providing NESA with a renewed WWCC clearance.