What are the implications for employers following announcements made on 15 June 2010?
the Government’s decision to review the scheme takes forward the recommendations made in Sir Roger Singleton’s report ‘Drawing the Line’ (January 2010) which looked at the Children’s provisions under the scheme and review of definitions of ‘frequent’ and ‘intensive’ across government guidance. Key messages for employers: • The requirements under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006) which came into force from 12 October 2009 i.e. extended scope of enhanced CRB checks, the duty to refer to the ISA, barring decisions and offences, remain unchanged • The introduction of ISA registration, continuous monitoring and on-line checking of an individual’s ISA registration status has now been deferred pending the outcomes of the review • Employers must continue to carry out pre-employment checks including CRB checks, where there is a legal or mandated requirement for them to do so (as outlined within the NHS Employment Check Standards) • Checks against the barred lists will continue to be
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