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Disclosure Scotland Quarterly Update
The latest news and updates from Disclosure Scotland.
Children's participation in child safeguarding: Supporting young people on work placements
As part of International Safeguarding Children Week 2026, today we're focusing on children's participation in child safeguarding, and how this connects to young people's experiences of work placements through Scotland's Developing the Young Workforce programme.
More than 600 reviews completed in first year of simpler disclosure review process
Introduced under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, the disclosure review process allows people to apply to have certain spent convictions reviewed for possible removal from their disclosure. The changes were designed to make the process simpler and more accessible.
Online tutors and mentors warned this prelim season
PVG scheme membership required even without face-to-face contact
Safer online learning environments: Busting the myth that PVG applications are "just for face-to-face roles"
As part of International Safeguarding Children Week 2026, today's theme focuses on safer online learning environments.
Safer schools, from policy to action: How Disclosure Scotland supports safeguarding in education
This week marks International Safeguarding Children Week 2026, and each day we're exploring a different theme that reflects our commitment to protecting children and young people across Scotland.
Legal requirements for professional Santas and seasonal entertainers: Common questions answered
In this article, we aim to answer commonly asked questions and queries.
Disclosure Scotland’s paper applications fall to less than one per cent of all applications received
New figures released by Disclosure Scotland show that paper applications accounted for less than 1% of all applications received during the first 6 months of 2026 to 2027, continuing the long-term reduction in the use of paper applications.
Tutors urged to check PVG legal requirement ahead of prelim season
Disclosure Scotland is urging tutors across Scotland to check their legal requirements under the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, ahead of the prelim exam season that typically runs from November to February.
Disclosure Scotland helpline hours increased
From Monday 5 October 2026, Disclosure Scotland is extending its helpline opening hours, giving customers an extra day of support each week.