The network is aimed at professionals within local authorities who have a CRB/ISA role and would welcome advice, support, clarification and an opportunity to share ideas.
To inform attendees of CRB and ISA developments, experiences from other organisations, provide an update on pressing issues and to keep abreast of further developments.
With the introduction of the ISA and the move towards the new Vetting and Barring scheme, members of the forum have utilised the network to good affect over the past year. Furthermore, the group continues to dovetail constructively with Local Government National Consultative Group and inter-relationship between the two bodies is recognised and valued by the CRB. In addition to discussing broad policy issues, the workng group also continues to provide the opporrtunity for member to discuss and exchange views and opinions on practical day to day CRB related matters which is of equal importance to the group.
Chair of Network - Diane Hill, Northamptonshire County Council
Vice Chair of the network - Ivan Wass, Leicestershire County Council
Lead Officer - Sarah Short, East Midlands Councils
Terms of Reference
ISA & CRB Terms of Reference
Meetings
The CRB and ISA working group meetings are held at the East Midlands Councils Offices, Melton Mowbray.
For information about future meeting dates please visit - http://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/Networks
Publications
Vetting and Barring and Criminal Records Reviews - information update
Following the Regional CRB/ISA group meeting held on Thursday 10th February at the East Midlands Council offices please see information below.
www.safeguardingmatters.co.uk/
Vetting and Barring and Criminal Records Reviews .htm
11 02 04 VBS and CRR Briefing pack FINALdoc.doc
Quick Summary of CRB VBS Reviews 11Feb2011.pdf