It is a requirement of RDA Membership that all staff and volunteers have completed CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) /Access NI (Access Northern Ireland) checks or have registered with the PVG Scheme in Scotland.
Currently this applies to
- All new staff and volunteers upon joining a Group*
- All Child & Vulnerable Persons Protection Officers (CVPPO)
- All Group Instructors and Trustees
- All volunteers that have joined a Group since the introduction of CRB to RDA in April 2006.
RDA National is an umbrella body for CRB and Access NI and can carry out checks for RDA Groups. There is no requirement to use RDA National to complete a check, if the RDA Group is registered with the CRB or has a more convenient local method of completing the check.
In order to be able to complete a check the Group must have a Child & Vulnerable Person Protection Officer in place.
* - there may be some exemptions to this, in the case of short-term volunteers, or those coming to an RDA Group through a third party (e.g. school students). For more information, please contact RDA National Office.
Most Scottish checks are currently done through Horsescotland. Please see the PVG downloads section below.
Downloads:
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| CRB/ANI FAQ’s | Frequently asked questions relating to CRB/ANI |
| RDA and the CRB/ANI process | Information about the RDA and CRB/ANI process |
| Policy on the engagement of those with a Criminal Record | The RDA policy on the engagement of a volunteer or employee shown to have a Criminal Record in the Disclosure Information |
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Access NI |
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| Sample Group Policy Statement |
Each Group should adopt an ACCESS NI Policy Statement |
| ANI Application form |
Print off and complete your application form |
| Application form completion guidelines |
Guidance notes should be read prior to completing the application form |
| ID Validation sheet |
Mandatory sheet to record the evidence of identity seen and by whom |
|
CRB |
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| CRB Review 2011 |
Information regarding proposed changes to the CRB system |
| Sample Group Policy Statement |
Each Group should adopt an CRB Policy Statement |
| CRB storage and handling Policy |
Policy on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information |
| Form Completion Guidelines |
Guidance notes should be read prior to completing the application form |
| Continuation Sheet |
To be used where there is not enough room to record information on the application form |
| Id Checking Process |
Please refer to this document to ensure the ID is verified correctly |
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PVG Scotland |
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| PVG in Scotland July 2011 | This document outlines the PVG Scheme for RDA Groups |
| Horsescotland PVG Scheme Briefing note |
Information about the PVG Scheme in Scotland |
| Horsescotland Guidance notes for applicants |
Guidance notes for completion of “application to join PVG scheme” form |
| Horsescotland Guidance notes for signatories |
A quick guide for signatories |
| Role Description Session Volunteer July 2011 | A Role Description that is recognised by PVG and to be used by Groups when applying for PVG Scheme |
| Role Description Session Coach Instructor July 2011 | A Role Description that is recognised by PVG and to be used by Groups for Instructor applying for the PVG Scheme |
