Disclosure Scotland: Legislative Updates and Duty to Refer

Event Date

March 10, 2026

Event Cost

£20

Event Time

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Location

Online

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Cancellation and refund policy

Cancellations must be advised by email 5 working days prior to the event.
A refund will not be granted if a registrant fails to attend or cancels within 5 working days prior to the event.
We welcome substitute delegates attending in your place at no additional cost.
Cancellations for residential courses must be advised 6 weeks prior to the event.

Event Description

We invite you to an online briefing with Disclosure Scotland, offering essential updates on recent and upcoming changes to disclosure legislation. This session is suitable for senior leaders, HR teams, PVG countersignatories (CSGs), and staff involved in recruitment or safeguarding.

The session will cover:

The legal duty to refer – what it is and when it applies
Key updates to the Disclosure (Scotland) Act, including the new five‑year PVG scheme membership
Online access for CSGs and what this means for schools
Wider implications for recruitment, safeguarding and compliance

This will help your school:

Meet statutory safeguarding and compliance requirements
Understand how new processes will affect recruitment and PVG checks
Prepare for the transition to five‑year PVG membership

There will also be time for Q&A with Disclosure Scotland representatives.

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Professional Learning Co-ordinator

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Once submitted a confirmation email will be sent to your email address. If you do not receive a confirmation please email info@scis.org.uk

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