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Originally Posted by rogermevans
yep lot of changes but as far as i am aware ( got another course to go on soon ( highly exciting sigh ) ) that is still part of it but some of my decision making is being taken away as now the checking body can mark people as unemployable with out me seeing why either in some circumstances
http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/...dingauthority/ |
Yes - the basis of both Acts (England and Scotland) is a membership-based Scheme which people wishing to do regulated work (basically, work with children, or certain vulnerable adults) will need to join (membership is compulsory in England, but not in Scotland).
Employers will consult the Scheme to see if their applicant is a member of it or not. If the applicant is not, and is unable/unwilling to join, then the employer will have the decision effectively made for them. In England, I believe the employer may be committing an offence simply for employing someone who is not in the Scheme (not certain on that point though). In Scotland it's going to be a bit more relaxed - it's not illegal to employ a non-scheme member, but as scheme membership is the only way of proving an individual is not on one or both of the Barred From Working lists, it's going to be unsafe to employ someone who isn't in the Scheme.
I'd love to say I can offer you hints and tips to help you understand the new rules, but as I said, my work is connected with the Scottish scheme.