Training For Organisations

This session is provided by CRBS to support the Scottish Government in its work to raise awareness of the vetting and barring scheme (PVG scheme) to be introduced through the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

The Scottish Government is currently in the process of implementing a new and robust vetting and barring scheme (PVG scheme) for people who work with vulnerable groups to join.

The PVG scheme will ensure that those who have regular contact with children and protected adults through the work place do not have a history of harmful behaviour.  It will deliver a fair and consistent system that will be quick and easy for people to use and end the need for multiple, written disclosure applications. 

A date for the scheme to go live is still to be determined and will be announced well in advance to allow organisations and groups adequate time to prepare.  In the meantime, the Scottish Government's implementation activities are ongoing, in partnership with a range of stakeholders.  This includes the development of a comprehensive package of training and guidance that will be available in the run up to go live. 

To help people to understand the PVG scheme and how it will differ to the current disclosure system, CRBS, in partnership with the Scottish Government is running a series of information events which are likely to be of interest to all those who work with children and protected adults. 

For more information on the PVG scheme, including frequently asked questions, go to http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/children-families/pvglegislation

Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003

Objectives:

• Ensure delegates understand why the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 was introduced
• Enable delegates to understand the requirements of the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003
• Ensure delegates have an understanding of what organisations must do to comply with the requirements of the Act
• Ensure delegates understand the legal obligations placed on organisations under the Act
• Provide delegates with the correct information and guidance to enable them to ensure their organisations comply with the requirements of the Act
• Assist organisations in preparing for the implementation of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007

This session is suitable for individuals already registered with CRBS as Collators/Lead Signatories/Additional Signatories and for those who have a child protection role within an organisation, who require training, support and guidance on the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 legislation.

Each delegate will be issued with an information and training pack which contains relevant and useful guidance that delegates can take back to their organisations to ensure policies and procedures are implemented and enable organisations to comply with the requirements of the Act.

Information on the Scottish Government's new and robust vetting and barring scheme (PVG) for people who work with the vulnerable, which is in the process of being implemented, is also included in the session.

This session is a full day training session and includes presentations, examples of good practice, discussions and workgroups.

General Awareness Session

Objectives:

• Ensure delegates understand the requirements placed on organisations registered with CRBS
• Enable delegates to understand the relevant legislation that applies to CRBS and its registered organisations
• Ensure delegates have an understanding of the structure of the Disclosure scheme
• Ensure delegates have a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities that are applicable to the position of Collator/Lead Signatory
• Provide information on the additional support and guidance services that are available to organisations registered with CRBS
• Introduce the requirements of the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003
• Assist organisations in preparing for the implementation of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007

This session is suitable for both individuals who are wishing to register with CRBS and for those individuals already registered with CRBS as Collators/Lead Signatories or Additional Signatories, who require further support and training on any of the following areas:

Ministerial Code of Practice
Relevant legislation
The role of Collator/Lead Signatory/Additional Signatory
Methods of good practice associated with the Disclosure scheme.

Information on the Scottish Government's new and robust vetting and barring scheme (PVG) for people who work with the vulnerable, which is in the process of being implemented is also included in the session.

This session is a full day training session and includes presentations, examples of good practice, discussions and workgroups.