{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhat to do if volunteers aren\u2019t compliant\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003EIt is vital that our members are kept safe at all times, and therefore requires Lead Volunteers to manage the risk for volunteers who are either overdue or have expired safety \u0026amp; safeguarding learning, or an overdue or expired criminal record check. Where a volunteer is suspended for non-compliance of either safety, safeguarding or criminal records check, this is automatically lifted when the learning is completed or the clear disclosure issued.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003EThere are different ways to manage non-compliance;\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew volunteer non-compliance\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearning \u003C/strong\u003E- the member must be suspended if they have not completed the learning within 30 days, and must remain suspended until the learning has been completed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECriminal record check -\u003C/strong\u003E the volunteer must be suspended if they have not submitted a criminal record check request to the relevant authority within 30 days (England and Wales), or 60 days (Northern Ireland and BSO). The status will show as Forwarded to Authority. They must remain suspended until the criminal record check has been returned and approved.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScottish PVG Variation -\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003EAny adult, Young Leaders or Young Helpers aged 16-17 must have the Disclosure Issued status against a Disclosure Scotland check in My Membership before they can start, or continue, carrying out any regulated role(s).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EExisting volunteer non-compliance\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearning\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E- the member must be suspended until the learning has been completed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECriminal record check\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E- where the check has expired and no new application has been submitted within 30 days (England and Wales) or 60 days (Northern Ireland and BSO), the volunteer must be suspended until the criminal record check is received and approved.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ewhere the volunteer has submitted the criminal record check before the expiration, but the check hasn\u2019t yet been returned and is showing as \u201CForwarded to Authority\u201D, they may carry on volunteering with members but must be supervised at all times. This means they cannot attend any activity without the supervision of another volunteer present at all times who themselves, has a valid criminal records check, and cannot attend any overnight activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScottish PVG Variations\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAny new volunteers, who have not submitted their criminal record check within 60 days should have their role ended, rather than being suspended.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EExisting volunteers who\u0027s PVG has expired must stop carrying out any regulated role until they have a valid PVG, if after 60 days they have not submitted this the same rules as above apply for suspension.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst Response\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, we\u0027re not enforcing Lead Volunteers to act for First Response non-compliance, however this is under review. For any Scout activity, there should be at least one Scout member with a valid First Response who must be present at all times.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere an existing volunteer takes on another role with new or additional requirements, they should follow the new member guidance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInformation for Lead Volunteers (District and County/Area/Region)\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf you are a Lead Volunteer and now required to suspend a member because they are overdue or expired, read the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-process-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Suspensions Process for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003ESuspensions Process for Lead Volunteers\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and check the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/volunteer-experience/digital-tool-guides/suspensions/\u0022 title=\u0022Suspensions\u0022\u003ESuspensions Digital Tool Guide\u003C/a\u003E to get step-by-step instructions on how to recommend and approve a suspension through My Membership. You can also find information on\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/managing-volunteers-with-overdue-learning/\u0022 title=\u0022Managing volunteers with overdue learning\u0022\u003Eoptions when learning remains overdue\u003C/a\u003E. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW164639906 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhere a member is unable to complete mandatory ongoing learning for personal or medical reasons, and they are currently not carrying out their role in Scouts,\u00A0they can be given an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/managing-volunteers-with-overdue-learning/\u0022 title=\u0022Managing volunteers with overdue learning\u0022\u003Eexemption\u003C/a\u003E for 3-6 months. 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