What are the definitions of frequently and intensively?
• ‘Frequently’ is defined as once a month or more. • ‘Intensively’ is defined as where an activity takes place on three or more days in any 30 day period; or overnight (between 2am and 6am) Q12. For the purposes of the Scheme, what is the definition of a child? A young person under the age of 18, except in employment settings, where the age limit is 16. So there are no requirements on those working with a 16 or 17 year old in employment settings. Q13. Who is covered by the current regulations? Currently, all those employed in ‘regulated positions’ with children are covered by the Protection of Children Act (PoCA). Regulated positions are described in the Criminal and Courts Services Act and broadly covers all those who work regularly, intensively or unsupervised with children. Education settings are covered by List 99 regulations. The Protection of Vulnerable Adults scheme covers those in regulated social care which includes care homes, domiciliary care and adult placement schemes. Q14
