Youth Development Officers - CRB Clearance

The EPA MC is aware of the new Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). We are also aware there are some minor changes to legislation this autumn, but that the key parts of the Act relevant for sport will not have an impact until July 2010.

This gives the EPA MC a full year to prepare and to provide clear guidance for members at every level of our organisation but until the Government has issued the guidance specific to the sport and leisure sector the EPA MC is not in a position to make detailed plans, nor to consult in an informed way with members.

The EPA MC will work closely with the CCPR and other relevant organisations to plan, consult and deliver information and guidance to members in such a way that ensures our organisation and its members are fully compliant with the requirements of the Act.

In the meantime the EPA MC  strongly advises members to follow all the EPA MC  guidance on best practice in safeguarding vulnerable and junior members.

The following list of EPA Youth Development Officers have completed a confidential disclosure form which has been satisfactory cleared by the CRB:

• Anglia - Philip Boarder

• Chiltern - Matt Eversden

• Chiltern - Toni Gates

• Chiltern - Jeremy Huntley

• East Midlands - Tony Moulding

• Isle of Wight - Kevin Fernley

• Northern - Ruth Borrowdale

• Southern - Kath Knight

• West Midlands - Carol Bradley

• West Midlands - Stephen Bradley