uke learning is committed to safeguarding all learners. The implementation of the Independent Safeguarding Authority scheme, under the terms of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 introduced the most stringent vetting and barring service yet. The scheme protects both children and vulnerable adults by preventing those who are known to pose a risk of harm accessing these groups through their work.
This will significantly extend the scope of activities and workplaces covered by barring. It will be an offence for any barred person to work in regulated activities, and for any employer to employ someone they know to be barred, either paid or voluntary. Employers’ duties and responsibilities
- It will be a criminal offence for an employer to allow a barred person, or a person who is not yet registered with the ISA, to work for any length of time in any regulated activity.
- It will be a criminal offence for an employer to take on a person in a regulated activity if they fail to check that person’s status.
Employees' Duties and Responsibilities From July 2010, existing employees of uke learning and new recruits who will be working with children or vulnerable adults may have their ISA status checked. This will determine whether or not we can continue to employ them or it may affect what activities they can undertake. Registration and checking registered status will become mandatory for phased-in groups from November 2010. Employers, professional and regulatory bodies, and child/adult protection teams in local authorities will be under a duty to refer relevant information to the ISA. All other employers of those working with children or vulnerable adults may provide information to the ISA.
