Some FAQ's on the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003
Further information on the POCSA FAQ's can be obtained HERE
The Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 can be obtained from HMSO at www.opsi.gov.uk You may find of particular interest the definitions of what constitutes a Childcare Position in Schedule 2
The Scottish Executive has also produced a number of guidance documents for different customer groups and these are detailed below:-
- Guidance for Organisations in respect of POCSA (Scottish Executive)(PDF)
- Guidance for the Voluntary Sector in respect of POCSA (Scottish Executive but on CRBS website)(PDF)
- Guidance for Individuals in respect of POCSA (Scottish Executive)(PDF)(376Kb)
- Procedural note (Determination Process) outling administrative arrangements for deciding cases referred to Scottish Ministers for inclusion on the Disqualified from Working with Children List (Scottish Executive)(PDF)(312Kb)
