11-11-2013, 08:41 PM
Hi Ian, in the CS policy document the following appears to make clear the need for the rules re PVG they have in place
there is a legal requirement to have rules in place when working with young and vulnerable people.
Quote:The Chess Scotland PVG policy ensures compliance with the provisions of the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003, Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) (Scotland) Act 2007.
there is a legal requirement to have rules in place when working with young and vulnerable people.
Quote:Whilst the basic function of Chess Scotland is to promote chess, it is important that chess related activity is carried out within an environment that regards as its prime concern the welfare of any child or protected adult. Chess Scotland must take all reasonable steps to ensure that those who have regular contact with children and protected adults through paid and unpaid work do not have a known history of harmful behaviour or be otherwise considered as unsuitable to undertake regulated work.i dont think anyone would disagree with this.
Quote:it would be good practice for clubs and congresses to ensure that those involved in regular contact with juniors and therefore undertaking regulated work, has completed the form "Application to Join PVG Scheme" and has then obtained a satisfactory "PVG Scheme Record" (formerly Disclosure Certificate). The good practice recommendation is further reinforced where the club or congress is encouraging junior chess players to participate, e.g. a junior section of a chess club or a junior chess event.I would be very surprised if any organiser would be irresponsible enough to use people who are not on the approved list.