Coach & Officials Information
With regard to the forthcoming ‘Vetting & Barring Scheme’ (VBS) for those who work with young people and vulnerable adults; this is an extract from an article in the EA ‘Pace’ Magazine of Spring 2009.

"The Governments’ Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) background checking system known as the ‘Vetting & Barring Scheme’ (VBS) for those who work with young people and vulnerable adults, comes into force on the 12th October 2009. The VBS is not a replacement for the existing CRB scheme.  These two checks will work together, in tandem, via a single form, to help safeguard young and vulnerable people, and will require no additional work over and above what is expected for a CRB check by the person completing the form.

This new scheme is law, and non-compliance could result in criminal action. It covers what the government call Regulated Activity. This is defined as an activity where an adult is working in close proximity, on a frequent or intensive basis, with young people or vulnerable adults, thus having the opportunity to build a relationship of trust with them. Training, coaching, supervising, officiating young people in athletics are considered Regulated Activities.

Part of the scheme is now to be delayed to July 2010, but Clubs are advised that they need to ensure they are up to date on the latest situation as it evolves. Information & updates are available at www.englandathletics.org/welfare.

For additional advice on the ISA and/or the VBS, contacts are David Brown or Jane Fylan at the UKA Welfare team on
0161 223 4246 or E: dbrown@uka.org.uk or E: jfylan@uka.org.uk “