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INFORMATION EVENTS – JUNE 2009

The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 introduces a new membership scheme for people who work with children and protected adults.  This will replace current disclosure arrangements for people whose post requires an enhanced disclosure.  The Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) is expected to be introduced in 2010 (an exact date is still to be determined).  This means that the way you interact with Disclosure Scotland will change.

In June 2009, the Scottish Government will host a series of six free information events that aim to bring organisations up to speed with implementation activities and provide an opportunity to consider and discuss aspects of the PVG Scheme.

The information events will include:

• An update on PVG Scheme implementation activities and next steps.
• Discussion on the scope of regulated work in the children’s and protect adults’ sector.
• An update on how the referrals and considerations process will be structured and managed.
• An insight into how the PVG Scheme guidance will be structured and presented.
• Round table discussions to enable delegates to feed back views on the proposed scope of regulated work and the structure of the guidance.

The events will run from 9.30am until 1.30pm and lunch will be provided.  Presentations will be delivered by members of the PVG Scheme Implementation Team in the Scottish Government.

Please note that the Central Registered Body in Scotland (CRBS) will host similar events around Scotland for voluntary groups and small organisations later in the year.  For more information, please contact the CRBS on 01786 849777 or visit http://www.crbs.org.uk/

For more information about the PVG Scheme please visit http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/children-families/pvglegislation

For more information about Disclosure Scotland please visit http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/