Disclosure Act Training for MEPG Partners
Disclosure Act Training for MEPG Partners
Monday 24th March, 11am – 12pm
Online (Microsoft Teams)
Free
Session Presenter: Duncan Steele – Compliance Officer, Volunteer Scotland – Disclosure Services
MEPG is pleased to be hosting a free training session with Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services for all partners and your staff teams / freelancers on the changes being made to the Disclosure Act.
The session will be recorded for MEPG partners who are unable to attend live. Click Book Now to register and receive a copy after the training.
Session Content
Changes are being made to the current system as we prepare to implement a new legislation on 1st April 2025.
The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 will improve the disclosure system in Scotland by removing unnecessary barriers for people with convictions as they seek employment or other opportunities, and enhance the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
The Disclosure Act includes:
- the introduction of simplified disclosure products and people having more control over their information
- an individualised approach to the disclosure of childhood offending and rights of review for convictions disclosed, to enhance fairness and proportionality
- replacing the concept of ‘regulated work’ with ‘regulated roles’, making it more easily understood
- membership of the PVG scheme will be a legal requirement from 1st April 2025 for those carrying out a regulated role
This session will give you the opportunity to learn about the new legislation and how you can prepare for working with the new Disclosure Act, provide you a chance to ask any questions you may have about the implementation of the Disclosure Act in 2025.