Vetting & Barring Scheme (VBS) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

VBS - Origins August 2002 Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells went missing Murdered by a school caretaker…Ian Huntley

VBS - Origins failures in vetting identified by Bichard Inquiry lack of co-ordination in sharing information Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)

What will the ISA do? barring unsuitable people combine existing exclusion lists (eg List 99 & POCA) monitor status of those registered work with the CRB/ANI to deliver the service

How will it work?

“… there are known knowns … there are things we know we know … … we also know there are known unknowns … that is to say we know there are some things we do not know … but … … there are also unknown unknowns … the ones we don't know … we don't know."

What does the VBS mean for Scouting? Introduces a legal requirement for anyone undertaking certain activity that involves contact with vulnerable adults or young people, either frequently or intensively … to register with the ISA

Definitions Frequently – at least once a month Intensively – occurs at any time on three or more days in 30 day period or overnight (0200 – 0600 hrs)

What do we know? registration via a modified criminal check application TSA will be advised of changes in registration status members of Executives (Trustees) need to be registered barring (automatic / with representations / discretionary) begins in November 2010 with five-year transition period criminal sanctions for non-compliance

Issues frequency test impact on recruitment 16 -18 year old peer activity cross border issues (Scotland v E/W/NI) overseas Leaders at UK international camps

Actions for Managers prepare local managers implement revised TSA appointments process ensure cancellation forms process ensure adults have a current criminal check don’t panic… look out for further information

Vetting & Barring Scheme (VBS) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)