As in England, a central barring unit will be set up to decide whethersomeone should be banned from working with children. There will becontinuous disclosure, meaning pre-employment checks will no longer be aone-off indication of whether someone is suitable. Employers will betold if new information comes to light.
They take forward key recommendations of the Bichard Inquiry Report,which followed the Soham murders.
Education minister Peter Peacock said: "The comprehensive plans unveiledtoday will further strengthen our already stringent child protectionmeasures, closing loopholes by, for instance, allowing parents to findout if private tutors are barred."
The new checks will be more expensive; the Scottish Executive proposes arise from 13.60 to 20. Volunteers working for charitieswill continue to get free checks. The consultation on the proposalscloses on 2 May 2006.
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