ISA News
The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults.
For more information about the full range of safeguards and the dates when each one comes into force, please visit the CRB website (www.crb.gov.uk) and read the full Home Office press release.
For the latest information coming out from the ISA and its new service please visit the ISA's website (www.isa-gov.org) where you can register to receive regular updates. We will keep you updated through our website in the coming months as we approach the launch in October.
The new ISA scheme is a hugely ambitious and complex project but to summarise key dates are now:
12 October 2009
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Two ISA barred lists replace existing barred lists. When getting an enhanced disclosure check for a new employee a check will be made against the ISA lists to identify if someone is barred. Criminal offences related to barred individuals introduced.
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26 July
2010
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New employees, including those changing jobs, can begin to register with ISA.
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November 2010
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All employees are legally obliged to register with ISA.
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November 2010 – 2015
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Five year phasing programme for rest of the existing workforce to become ISA registered, details yet to be announced.
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