Disclosure Scotland

Disclosure Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government and performs a similar role to the CRB, providing potential employers with information about an applicant’s criminal history.  They offer three levels of Disclosure, Basic, Standard and Enhanced.  Those working in childcare positions or workers with vulnerable adults providing a social care service should apply for an Enhanced Disclosure.  Please click here for more information on Disclosure Scotland.

The Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (which replaces the previous system of Enhanced and Standard Disclosures) commenced on 28th February 2011. Phase 2 of the scheme, (when existing workers can start to apply), was due to start in February 2012 but has been postponed.  We do not yet know when the 2nd phase will commence but we shall update this webpage as soon as we know.