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Disclosure Scotland (PVG Scheme)

• Disclosure Scotland (PVG Scheme) Implementation
• Disclosure Scotland (PVG Scheme) Policy
• Recruitment of ex-offenders
• Secure handling, use, storage and retention of Disclosure information

Disclosure Scotland (PVG Scheme)

The Protecting Vulverable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) is the new membership scheme to replace and improve upon the current disclosure arrangements for staff who work with vulnerable groups.

Vulnerable groups are defnied as:

Children - an individual aged under 18 years of age; Protected adults - an individual aged 16 or over in receipt of one or more of: registered care services; health services; community care services; welfare services.

The Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme), which delivers on the provision outlined in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) (Scotland) 2007 Act is intended to:

• help to ensure that those who have regular contact with children and protected adults, through paid and unpaid work, do not have a known history of harmful behaviour;
• be quick and easy to use, reducing the need for PVG Scheme members to complete a detailed application form every time a disclosure check is required;
• strike a balance between proportionate protection and robust regulation and make it easier for employers to determine who should be checked to protect their client group;
• scheme membership is portable for the individual and membership is essentially for life. Records remain 'live' and any new or related information can be flagged up to employers for consideration at any time. This is a significant enhancement on the current scheme which is static.

The Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Implementation and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Policy provide information and guidance for managers and staff regarding the arrangements for undertaking disclosure checks at the University of Dundee