Vetting and Barring Scheme Registration Requirements for Slot Car Clubs

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There has been a great deal of publicity recently regarding the introduction of the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) to protect children and vulnerable adults from contact with inappropriate people. Much of the publicity has been misleading if not to say downright inaccurate. The legislation is aimed at companies and organisations that specifically target these groups of people and work with them. It was unclear as to whether slot car clubs would be affected and I therefore contacted the VBS help line for guidance.

What is the definition of a child?
A child is defined as any person under the age of 18 or under 16 if they are in a work environment.

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What is the definition of a vulnerable adult?

A person is a vulnerable adult if they have attained the age of 18 and—
(a) they are in residential accommodation,

(b) they are in sheltered housing,
(c) they receive domiciliary care,
(d) they receive any form of health care,
(e) they are detained in lawful custody,

(f) they are by virtue of an order of a court under supervision by a person exercising functions for the purposes of Part 1 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43),
(g) they receive a welfare service of a prescribed description,
(h) they receive any service or participate in any activity provided specifically for persons who fall within subsection (9),
(i) payments are made to them (or to another on their behalf) in pursuance of arrangements under section 57 of the Health and Social Care Act 2001 (c. 15), or
(j) they require assistance in the conduct of their own affairs.

What has BSCRA decided to do in respect of its own activities?

The BSCRA Child Protection Officer has compiled and issued these guidelines to BSCRA clubs. In order to ensure that the guidelines are accurate, help has been sought from the VBS help line. As BSCRA does not organise events specifically aimed at children, there is no requirement for any further action by the association.

When will clubs need to register members under the scheme?

Any club that organises meetings specifically for children or vulnerable adults on a regular or intensive basis must register all participating adults.

How is Regular Defined?

Regular means that the club runs such meetings once a month or more often.

How is Intensive Defined?

Intensive is defined as three times in any 30 day period. Clubs that regularly organise children’s parties or run events for children’s organisations such as scouts will need to register their supervising adults.

How does an individual become ISA-registered?

An individual can apply for ISA-registration through one of the organisations registered with the CRB – these are called Registered or Umbrella Bodies.
The ISA-registration application process is very similar to that of applying for a CRB check. The CRB website (www.crb.gov.uk/ubsearch) contains a list of organisations that can help complete the application
Once an individual is ISA-registered, subsequent employers can check a person’s ISA registration status, online and free of charge, with the consent of the individual.

How long will it take to become ISA-registered?

The CRB is working to a standard whereby applicants for ISA-registration will become registered within seven working days. Where applicants have a relevant conviction, caution, warning or reprimand, the CRB will send the information to the ISA who will then take a closer look at the applicant and the appropriateness for them to work with vulnerable groups.

How much will it cost for an individual to register with the ISA?

£64.00 - £58 in Northern Ireland if you are engaged in paid employment in a regulated activity. Unpaid volunteers do not pay a fee. This will mean that the majority of BSCRA members will not need to pay a fee.

Will volunteers have to pay the ISA registration fee?

Not if they only work as unpaid volunteers. But if at some subsequent point they take up paid employment in regulated activity, a fee would be payable at that stage.

Where can I go to get more information?

The ISA’s website - www.isa-gov.org

If you are in any doubt as to whether or not to register, you can telephone the VBS helpline on 0300 123 1111 and they will give you any advice you need.

Best Regards,
Paul Bucknell – BSCRA Child Protection Officer.

These guidelines were compiled in September 2009. HM Government has order a review of the arrangements, so there may be changes in these guidelines.

BSCRA Child Protection Policy