The guidance explains what actions employees and employers will have to take as part of the programme. New entrants to job roles will be expected to register from July, but existing staff will not be required to join until April 2011.
The guidance also clarifies who is required to register with the scheme by law.
Anyone who has contact with children once a week or more through paid or voluntary work must sign up.
But people don't have to register if they're taking part in informal or private childcare or tutoring arrangements.
The Home Office minister responsible for vetting and barring, Meg Hillier, said the new scheme would lead to better information sharing and clear decisions on who is unsuitable to work with vulnerable groups.
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