Disclosure Scotland
Disclosure Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government.
Protecting Scotland's people by preventing harmful people from working or volunteering with vulnerable groups, including children and protected adults, and helping organisations make better, informed decisions.
Disclosure Scotland manages the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
We offer FREE webinars that cover a range of topics essential to your role as an organisation who utilises the PVG scheme.
How to be a Countersignatory - covers the PVG Code of Practice, how to apply for the correct disclosure and your legal responsibilities in handling disclosure information.
PVG Regulated Roles - covers why it is a legal requirement for certain roles to be in the PVG Scheme, what is a regulated role and how to assess if a role requires PVG scheme membership.
PVG Duty to Refer - helps you understand your regulatory obligations, what conduct meets the criteria for a referral, how to make a referral and what happens with the information you provide.
Review Applications - for organisations looking to help individuals understand their rights over their disclosure information. This covers the new processes in place that allows someone's disclosure to be reviewed and potentially have police information removed before it is shared with employers.
If you are interested in arranging a bespoke session for you organisation, please contact us through the details below.
Enquiries: dsworkshop@disclosurescotland.gov.scot
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