From 1 February 2017 we'll no longer accept applications to opt out of the Scheme that use the December 2013 version of the form. The correct version to use is June 2016; the version of the form is provided in the bottom left corner.

Where applications are received on or after 1 February 2017 using the December 2013 version they  will be rejected. It's your responsibility to ensure that the correct version of the form is used. For this reason we strongly recommend that you use the online web application which can be accessed here.

Failure to use the correct version of the form will result in delays in accepting your application to opt-out of the scheme and you and your employer will remain liable for your respective contributions to the scheme in the intervening period. Elections are effective from the first day of the month after the month in which Teachers' Pensions receive a correctly completed application.