Update your knowledge with Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 training

There are a range of upcoming changes resulting from the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Before the changes come into place, Volunteer Scotland is running a wide range of training webinars to update your knowledge and ensure that you and your organisation are meeting legal requirements. 

For each training course there are a range of weekday, weekend, daytime, and evening sessions available. All sessions take place online.

From 01 April 2025, the following changes and updates will be implemented: 

• PVG scheme becomes a legal requirement 
• PVG scheme membership grace period 
• Trustee roles will require a PVG scheme 
• Changes to definition of age: children and protected adults 
• New requirements for applicants 
• Applicant's ScotAccount journey 
• Notifying Disclosure Scotland when details change

Disclosure Act Implementation Sessions

This information session will update you about the major changes in the disclosure process and how these will impact on your group and volunteers/staff. 

You will have the opportunity to learn about what is changing under the new legislation and how you can prepare for working with the new Act. You'll also have a chance to ask questions you may have.

This session takes two hours. Click on your date of choice to find out more and book your place.

Disclosure Act Drop-in Session 

The drop-in session will give you the opportunity to learn about the new legislation and how you can prepare for working with the new Disclosure Act and ask any questions you have about the changes.

These sessions are free to attend and no booking is required. You’re welcome to join anytime during the scheduled session. 

This session takes a maximum of one hour. Click on your date of choice to join the session.

Disclosure Act Legal Requirement Training

In this training session, you’ll learn what these changes mean for your organisation and the steps you need to take to ensure compliance.

They’ll also discuss the importance of Making Referrals under the PVG scheme, your legal responsibilities, and practical guidance on how to meet these obligations.

Join Volunteer Scotland to ensure your organisation is fully prepared for this transition. Booking is required for these training sessions. The training will take 1.5 hours.

Regulated Roles Training

The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 introduces ‘regulated roles’ to define whether PVG scheme membership is required when working with children and/or protected adults. This replaces and expands on the previous definition of regulated work.

Booking is required for these training sessions. Click on your date of choice to join the session.

Suggested reading: 

Scottish Government to continue PVG fee waiver for volunteers

Disclosure Scotland fees from 01 April 2025

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