This information sheet is written for:
Volunteer managers, co-ordinators and others that work with volunteers.
- Key topics in this information sheet:
- What are the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) and the Vetting and Barring Scheme?
- How will the new scheme work?
- Which activities will be affected?
- When will the new Vetting and Barring Scheme be introduced?
- How much will it cost?
- How will the criteria for Standard and Enhanced Disclosures change as a result of the Vetting and Barring Scheme?
- What will be the role of the Criminal Records Bureau?
- What information about my volunteers will I need to tell the Vetting and Barring Scheme?
- The circumstances in which information must be referred
- What does this mean for my organisation?
Last reviewed: May 2009
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