The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

22 July 2009

To make providers aware of The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, which came into force in November 2006, that became fully operational in Autumn 2008.

It details very significant changes in the way that people who work with children or vulnerable adults are vetted.

The act defines two types of activity relating to children or vulnerable adults. Attached are links to the Act.

This should form part of your current staff recruitment procedure, where relevant.

The following links are for further information:

• An overview written by Christian Webb-Jenkins
• The Fact Sheet from the Independent Safeguarding Authority

Dianne Harper
Commercial Employment Provision
Commercial Procurement Programme Management Team Leader