voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Update your knowledge with Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 training
Created: 04/02/2025There are a range of upcoming changes resulting from the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Before the changes come into place, Volunteer Scotland is running a wide range of training webinars to update your knowledge and ensure that you and your organisation are meeting legal requirements.
For each training course there are a range of weekday, weekend, daytime, and evening sessions available. All sessions take place online.
From 01 April 2025, the following changes and updates will be implemented:
Disclosure Act Implementation Sessions
This information session will update you about the major changes in the disclosure process and how these will impact on your group and volunteers/staff.
You will have the opportunity to learn about what is changing under the new legislation and how you can prepare for working with the new Act. You'll also have a chance to ask questions you may have.
This session takes two hours. Click on your date of choice to find out more and book your place.
Disclosure Act Drop-in Session
The drop-in session will give you the opportunity to learn about the new legislation and how you can prepare for working with the new Disclosure Act and ask any questions you have about the changes.
These sessions are free to attend and no booking is required. You’re welcome to join anytime during the scheduled session.
This session takes a maximum of one hour. Click on your date of choice to join the session.
Date | Time |
Thursday 06 February 2025 | 6.30-7.30 |
Tuesday 11 February 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Wednesday 12 February 2025 | 2.00-3.00 |
Wednesday 19 February 2025 | 6.30-7.30 |
Thursday 20 February 2025 | 2.00-3.00 |
Wednesday 26 February 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Wednesday 05 March 2025 | 6.30-7.30 |
Thursday 06 March 2025 | 6.30-7.30 |
Monday 10 March 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | 2.00-3.00 |
Monday 17 March 2025 | 6.30-7.30 |
Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Thursday 20 March 2025 | 2.00-3.00 |
Monday 24 March 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Wednesday 26 March 2025 | 2.00-3.00 |
Friday 28 March 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Monday 30 March 2025 | 2.00-3.00 |
Tuesday 01 April 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Wednesday 09 April 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Thursday 10 April 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Monday 14 April 2025 | 6.30-7.30 |
Tuesday 15 April 2025 | 2.00-3.00 |
Wednesday 16 April 2025 | 2.00-3.00 |
Wednesday 23 April 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Friday 25 April 2025 | 10.00-11.00 |
Tuesday 29 April 2025 | 6.30-7.30 |
Friday 02 May 2025 | 2.00-3.00 |
Disclosure Act Legal Requirement Training
In this training session, you’ll learn what these changes mean for your organisation and the steps you need to take to ensure compliance.
They’ll also discuss the importance of Making Referrals under the PVG scheme, your legal responsibilities, and practical guidance on how to meet these obligations.
Join Volunteer Scotland to ensure your organisation is fully prepared for this transition. Booking is required for these training sessions. The training will take 1.5 hours.
Date | Time |
Thursday 13 February 2025 | 2.00-3.30 |
Friday 21 February 2025 | 10.00-11.30 |
Wednesday 26 February 2025 | 2.00-3.30 |
Monday 03 March 2025 | 10.00-11.30 |
Saturday 08 March 2025 | 10.00-11.30 |
Monday 10 March 2025 | 2.00-3.30 |
Thursday 13 March 2025 | 6.30-8.00 |
Wednesday 26 March 2025 | 10.00-11.30 |
Tuesday 08 April 2025 | 2.00-3.30 |
Thursday 17 April 2025 | 6.30-8.00 |
Tuesday 22 April 2025 | 10.00-11.30 |
Thursday 01 May 2025 | 2.00-3.30 |
Suggested reading:
Scottish Government to continue PVG fee waiver for volunteers
Disclosure Scotland fees from 01 April 2025