VETTING AND BARRING SYSTEM (Oct 2010)
Reviews of the Vetting and Barring Scheme and Criminal Records
ISA Vetting and Barring guidance (ISA March 2010)
The ISA have published the full guidance for the Vetting and Barring Scheme. The document contains details on the scope of the Scheme; Barring arrangements; Responsibilities and duties for both employers and volunteer organisers, and the duties for those individuals you take on; and Timescales for the phased implementation of the Scheme
Vetting and Barring Mythbuster (2010)
This gives examples of when registration is not required, focusing on areas highlighted by the media in recent months, in particular personal and family arrangements.
Volunteering England survey on vetting and barring system (2010)
Volunteering England has published survey results showing high levels of confusion amongst volunteer involving organisations on how the scheme is to operate
BBC Panorama Programme on the vetting and barring system (Feb 2010)
BBC1's Panorama looked at the impact of the new Vetting and Barring Scheme, run by the new Independent Safeguarding Authority, in its programme on Monday 8th February 2010.
Briefing sheet - ISA Guidelines (ladder4learning October 2009)
The Vetting and Barring Scheme Frequency asked questions (2009)
The purpose of this document is to attempt to answer the most frequently asked questions about the scheme.
Briefing - The Independent Safeguarding Authority (NCVO)
Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) toolkit (2009)
From 12 October 2009, new measures are being introduced to help prevent unsuitable people undertaking paid or volunteer work with children or vulnerable adults. To assist you in informing the people or organisations you help, ISA have created an online toolkit containing a selection of downloadable material, from posters to inserts.
Independent Safeguarding Authority (2009)
If you want to work with children or vulnerable adults from October 2009 you will need to apply to be registered with the ISA. You can apply for registration through your employer if you don't have one, or if you are applying for a job, through your prospective employer. If you are self-employed you will need to apply yourself. You will be able to do this through the website as the ISA vetting service is phased in.
Independent Safeguarding Authority presentation from roadshows (2009)
The Independent Safeguarding Authority has held roadshows throughout the country about the new arrangements for safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults. The presentation and frequently asked questions are now available to download.
Safeguarding and child protection in the voluntary and community sector (NCVYS, 2009)
This contains information on safeguarding and child protection, specifically tailored to the voluntary and community youth sector. NCVYS continues to develop the Sound Systems Accreditation project, an initiative that supports voluntary and community organisations to develop and use safeguarding policies and procedures when working with young people.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) (NCVO - January 2008)
Useful summary of the situation relating to CRB checks for volunteers and employees.
When to get a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check (Volunteering England - May 2008)
Screening Volunteers (Volunteering England - May 2008).
The purpose of screening volunteers is to ensure that the appropriate volunteers are recruited for the appropriate projects.
Learn how to use the Are they safe? Guide (Safe Network)