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What you need to know
about the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003
Do you provide organised
and supervised services/activities for children and or young
people under 18 years of age?
If so
(a)
Do you know about the Protection of Children (Scotland)
Act 2003?
(b)
Do you know that you have a legal duty to ensure that anyone
you recruit to a “child care position” whether
paid or unpaid has not been placed on the Disqualified
from Working with Children List?
(c)
Have your leaders had child protection training?
(d)
Are you registered with the CRBS or Disclosure Scotland or
with a recognised Umbrella Body?
(e)
Have people recruited by since 11th April 2005
into a childcare position under the terms of the Act (paid
or unpaid) been vetted through Disclosure Scotland.
Additional information can
be found at the following:
Central Registered Body in
Scotland (CRBS) 01786 849777 email,
info@crbs.org.uk
Disclosure Scotland 0807
6096006 email,
info@disclosurescotland.com
Youth Link Scotland 0131
3132488 email,
info@youthlink.co.uk
Other contact information
is available from the Facilities Co-ordinator, Leith
Community Centre if required.
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