{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom 1 April 2025, there\u0027s been some changes to the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. I\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003Et is now a legal requirement for\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003Eall\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003Eindividuals volunteering in a regulated role to be a member of the PVG scheme\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003Eand have a PVG disclosure\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0that has been vie\u003C/span\u003Ewed\u003Cspan\u003E and cleared for a regulated role\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP145189517\u0022\u003EUKHQ Safeguarding Team\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003EVolunteers\u00A0are not able to\u00A0start a regulated role in Scotland until\u00A0their PVG disclosure has been viewed and risk assessed by\u00A0the \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP145189517\u0022\u003EUKHQ Safeguarding Team, even if they have had a PVG disclosure for another organisation. Attending without a completed PVG but under supervision is no longer permitted.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXP145189517\u0022\u003EWe have \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/criminal-record-checks/scotland/changes-to-criminal-record-checks-in-scotland/\u0022 title=\u0022Changes to criminal record checks in Scotland\u0022\u003Ededicated pages\u003C/a\u003E explaining these changes and their impacts further. We must be compliant with these changes from 1 April 2026.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ffe627","title":"January 2026 Update","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-top=\u00220.6666666666666666px solid #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-top=\u00221.3333333333333333px\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220.6666666666666666px solid #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00221.3333333333333333px\u0022\u003EMore volunteers in Scouts are affected by this new legislation, including \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/criminal-record-checks/scotland/changes-to-criminal-record-checks-in-scotland/checks-for-adults-in-scotland/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Checks for adults in Scotland\u0022\u003Eadult volunteers\u003C/a\u003E such as Trustees and parents on a rota to help at unit meetings or with activities, and those young people aged 16-17 who hold Young Leader roles, or who may be volunteering to support other young people in Scouts as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme or as another type of Young Helper. Young Leaders/Helpers who are younger than 16 do not need a PVG disclosure, however can start the process at 15 years and 8 months so their result is returned by their 16th birthday.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-top=\u00220.6666666666666666px solid #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-top=\u00221.3333333333333333px\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220.6666666666666666px solid #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00221.3333333333333333px\u0022\u003EIt is also a requirement for anyone aged 16 and over carrying out a regulated role whilst \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/criminal-record-checks/scotland/changes-to-criminal-record-checks-in-scotland/checks-for-volunteers-over-16-visiting-scotland/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Checks for all volunteers over 16 visiting Scotland\u0022\u003Evisiting Scotland\u003C/a\u003E with Scouts to have a PVG disclosure, even if their normal Scouting is in another UK country.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-top=\u00220.6666666666666666px solid #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-top=\u00221.3333333333333333px\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220.6666666666666666px solid #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00221.3333333333333333px\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77018318 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe PVG process has\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ealso\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Echanged\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77018318 BCX8\u0022\u003E.\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77018318 BCX8\u0022\u003EAll applicants\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eare required to\u003Cspan\u003E \u2018share\u2019 their PVG disclosure outcome with \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW129811179 BCX8\u0022\u003Ethe UKHQ Safeguarding Team\u003C/span\u003E within 14 days unless they have requested a review of the information.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117652696 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-border-top=\u00220.6666666666666666px solid #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-top=\u00221.3333333333333333px\u0022 data-ccp-border-bottom=\u00220.6666666666666666px solid #000000\u0022 data-ccp-padding-bottom=\u00221.3333333333333333px\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW178238567 BCX8\u0022\u003EFurther information about what a \u2018Regulated Role\u2019 is can be found \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/regulated-activity-and-regulated-roles-in-scouting/#\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Regulated Activity and Regulated Roles in Scouting\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ECertain roles at Scouts require a criminal record check. A PVG disclosure is a type of criminal records check. To find out which roles require a criminal record check please see \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/16-adult-roles/\u0022 title=\u002216. Adult Roles\u0022\u003EPOR Chapter 16: Teams Table\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EThe Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW227025585 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe PVG scheme works to make safer appointment decisions, making sure only\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eappropriate people\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0work with vulnerable groups, including young people.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW227025585 BCX8\u0022\u003EIt is an ongoing scheme\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0which means that, once a\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eperson has a Scouts\u2019 PVG disclosure,\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ethey are a PVG\u003Cspan\u003E s\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW227025585 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW227025585 BCX8\u0022\u003Echeme\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW227025585 BCX8\u0022\u003Emember and\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003EDisclosure Scotland keep\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW227025585 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW227025585 BCX8\u0022\u003Ethe UK\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW227025585 BCX8\u0022\u003EHQ Safeguarding Team updated with any\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Enew information\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ethat may need risk assessing.\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW227025585 BCX8\u0022\u003EFrom 1 April 2025, it is a legal requirement for individuals volunteering in a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/regulated-activity-and-regulated-roles-in-scouting/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Regulated Activity and Regulated Roles in Scouting\u0022\u003Eregulated role\u003C/a\u003E to be a member of the PVG scheme.\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW227025585 BCX8\u0022\u003EWhen a volunteer with a PVG disclosure stops volunteering for Scouts, they should inform Disclosure Scotland of this.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW141851923 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe majority of\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0volunteers\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0in \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW141851923 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW141851923 BCX8\u0022\u003EScouts\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW141851923 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E work with young people so have a PVG disclosure for the\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u2018Child Workforce\u2019.\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0There\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eare some\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Especific\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0occasions where\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Evolunteers may be working\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ein a Regulated Role\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ewith Protected Adults and require a PVG disclosure for the\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003EAdult\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0workforce\u003C/span\u003E. More information about PVGs for Protected Adults can be found \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/regulated-activity-and-regulated-roles-in-scouting/#\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Regulated Activity and Regulated Roles in Scouting\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW141851923 BCX8\u0022\u003EIf you think that\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0an\u00A0\u003C/span\u003EAdult\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0workforce check is\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Erequired, please contact\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:disclosures@scouts.org.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW141851923 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW141851923 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Edisclosures@scouts.org.uk\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW141851923 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0to discuss this.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information about the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.mygov.scot/browse/working-jobs/finding-a-job/disclosure\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Disclosure and criminal record checks (mygov.scot)\u0022\u003EDisclosure Scotland PVG Scheme\u003C/a\u003E can be found online.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPVG applications\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003EUnder 16 PVG applications\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003EYoung Leaders/Helpers who are younger than 16 do not need a PVG disclosure, however can start the process at 15 years and 8 months so their result is returned by their 16th birthday.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003EThose under 16 cannot use the online Scotland PVG application process and must follow the paper PVG process. You can \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/zytja1a3/pvg-application-form-print-version.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Paper PVG Form\u0022\u003Edownload the paper PVG form\u00A0here\u003C/a\u003E, guidance for completing this provided below.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPVG applications for over 16s\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe PVG process for anyone aged 16\u002B is the same as the usual adult process.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003EThere are some variations in the guidance for those under 18 as they will hold different roles and ID documents.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EGuidance\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW215791011 BCX8\u0022\u003EIt is important that the applicant and the ID Checker\u003Cspan\u003E has a copy of\u00A0the relevant Applicant\u2019s Guidance and ID Checker\u2019s Guidance documents.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/3blorsdd/pvg-applicants-guidance-for-volunteers-aged-15-january-2026.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022PVG Applicant\u2019s Guidance  for Volunteers aged 15\u0022\u003EScotland PVG Applicant\u0027s Guidance For Volunteers under 16\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/rbmoti41/pvg-applicants-guidance-for-volunteers-aged-16-17-january-2026.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022PVG Applicant\u2019s Guidance  for Volunteers aged 16-17\u0022\u003EScotland PVG Applicant\u0027s Guidance For Volunteers Aged 16 and 17\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/vx1pqulg/pvg-applicants-guidance-for-volunteers-aged-18plus-january-2026.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022PVG Applicant\u2019s Guidance for Volunteers aged 18\u002B\u0022\u003EScotland PVG Applicant\u0027s Guidance Adults Aged 18\u002B\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/hswbxfse/id-checkers-guidance-for-applicants-aged-15-17-january-2026.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022ID Checker\u2019s Guidance for Applicants aged 15 - 17\u0022\u003EScotland ID Checkers Guidance For Applicants Aged 15 to 17\u00A0\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/yrplesui/id-checkers-guidance-for-applicants-aged-18plusjanuary-2026.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022ID Checker\u2019s Guidance for Applicants aged 18\u002B\u0022\u003EScotland ID Checkers Guidance For Applicants Aged 18\u002B\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA volunteer can choose between\u202Ftwo types of PVG applications\u202Fto complete:\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u2018Application to join the PVG scheme\u2019 \u2013 for someone who hasn\u2019t previously completed a PVG disclosure with Scouts or elsewhere, or someone who\u0027s applying for a different workforce.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u2018Existing PVG Scheme Member Application\u2019 \u2013 for someone who\u2019s already a member of the PVG scheme and holds a 16-digit member number. This can be from any organisation. An applicant can find their PVG membership number on their PVG certificate under their date of birth. The PVG number will start with the year they joined the PVG Scheme, e.g. if they joined in 2023, it will start with \u201823\u2019.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022\u003EIf an applicant already has had a PVG disclosure \u003Cspan\u003Ewith another organisation\u003C/span\u003E, they will need to bring their 16-digit PVG number to the meeting with the ID Checker.\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003EHowever, they will still not be able\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eto volunteer with Scouts until their Scouts\u2019 PVG \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022\u003Edisclosure\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022\u003Eis viewed and risk assessed by the\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022\u003EUK\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022\u003EHQ Safeguarding Team. This is\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Epart of the new legislation, and\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ebecause Disclosure Scotland\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ecan not\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022\u003Eshare\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022\u003Econfidential\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW64177871 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0information with Scouts until\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ea Scouts\u2019 PVG application is processed.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW22531617 BCX8\u0022\u003EAs PVG is an ongoing membership scheme. 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However, the\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0known information will be risk assessed again by the\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW22531617 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW22531617 BCX8\u0022\u003EUK\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW22531617 BCX8\u0022\u003EHQ Safeguarding Team according to their new responsibilities.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003EPlease note:\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022-\u0022 data-font=\u0022Nunito Sans\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134224900\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;335551500\u0026quot;:45136,\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Nunito Sans\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;-\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003EIn line with the new legislation, an applicant cannot start to volunteer\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ein a regulated role in Scotland\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Euntil their PVG disclosures result\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ehas\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0been risk assessed as satisfactory by the HQ Safeguarding Team.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022-\u0022 data-font=\u0022Nunito Sans\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134224900\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;335551500\u0026quot;:45136,\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Nunito Sans\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;-\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00226\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77124340 BCX8\u0022\u003EPVG disclosures are just one element of the National Vetting Process. The issuing of the disclosure\u00A0doesn\u2019t\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0mean the volunteer\u0027s membership is full and complete. The membership system will confirm the status of a volunteer\u0027s membership.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003EApplication Process\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003EThere is a 3-step process for processing all applications\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003EChecking of ID documents\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003EFinalising the\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;application\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003ESharing the result with Scouts HQ\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW193093461 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW89066612 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW89066612 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW89066612 BCX8\u0022\u003E1. Checking of ID documents \u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW89066612 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW89066612 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW89066612 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32861325 BCX8\u0022\u003EOnce the individual has been added to the membership system on scouts.org.uk (See \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/criminal-record-checks/scotland/changes-to-criminal-record-checks-in-scotland/checks-for-young-people-aged-16-17/\u0022 title=\u0022Checks for young people aged 16-17\u0022\u003Eguidance for adding under 18s\u003C/a\u003E to the membership system) they\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Emust be sent the link to the appropriate\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eguidance document shared above.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW89066612 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32861325 BCX8\u0022\u003EThis document\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Econtains\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eimportant information\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;for the Applicant including the List of\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EAcceptable\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;ID documents\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32861325 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32861325 BCX8\u0022\u003Eand\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eprocess requirements.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32861325 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe ID Checker will need to meet face-to-face with the applicant to review their ID documents, if this is not possible then an online meeting can be used.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003ENote:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E Where the applicant is under 18 the young person and ID checker must not be in a one-to-one situation at any point, so another volunteer, or a parent or guardian should also be in attendance, although it will be the applicant\u2019s choice whether they wish to bring their parents to this meeting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003Eapplicant\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003Ewill need to show three documents, with at least one of these documents being photographic.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe following information is needed across the three documents:\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003EFull name (including any middle names)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003EDate of birth\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003ECurrent residential address\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW184283973 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW94391421 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW94391421 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe ID Checker must\u003Cspan\u003E state which documents have been used for the identity check, confirming they are original documents. 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