Detailed guidance from the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), including those areas where the Scheme does not apply, can be downloaded at:

http://www.isa.homeoffice.gov.uk/pdf/VBS_guidance_ed1_2010.pdf

The Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) have issued materials around the safer recruitment of people who work with children & young people - see the attachment for more details, including where to download resources and access training.