PVG scheme
The Scottish membership scheme, run by Disclosure Scotland, for people who work with children or protected adults.
- Also called
- Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme
- Used in
- Scotland
- Topic
- Safeguarding and child protection
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Related terms
- DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) England Wales
- A criminal records check in England and Wales. Most school staff need an enhanced check with a children's barred list check.
More terms: Safeguarding and child protection
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