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PVG's for Trainees or those still in training roles?For example in dance, football, music or similar settings, someone m...
01/05/2026

PVG's for Trainees or those still in training roles?

For example in dance, football, music or similar settings, someone might still be learning, shadowing or working towards qualification.

But if they are left unsupervised, even for a period of time it can change things.

At that point, the role may be classed as regulated work, and if it is: PVG membership is required.

They they might not be fully qualified. It’s about the nature of the role, the level of responsibility and whether they have unsupervised contact with children or protected adults.

Someone might be seen as “just helping out” or “still in training” but if they’re carrying out regulated activity, the same safeguarding requirements apply.

If you’re unsure how this applies to your organisation or the roles within it, it’s worth checking at the start, particularly when it comes to timescales.

Handling money? Working with sensitive information? Business owners often assume they only apply to roles involving chil...
30/04/2026

Handling money? Working with sensitive information? Business owners often assume they only apply to roles involving children or vulnerable adults.

Level 1 Disclosures can be relevant in a much wider range of roles.

Particularly for general employment where there’s a level of trust involved. For example, handling money, working with sensitive information or representing a business.

A Level 1 Disclosure shows any unspent convictions. This gives employers an additional layer of due diligence beyond what’s discussed at interview stage. Because while candidates may be asked about convictions, the level of detail shared can vary.

Having a formal check in place helps provide clarity and consistency.

It’s not about excluding people. It’s about understanding risk in the context of the role. For example, if a role involves financial responsibility, it may be relevant for an employer to be aware of certain types of unspent convictions so they can make an informed decision.

It allows businesses, particularly smaller ones without large HR teams to approach recruitment with more confidence.

As always, it’s important that checks are appropriate to the role and used responsibly. But where they are relevant, they can play an important part in building trust and making informed hiring decisions.

Keep your business protected.

I was processing several PVG's for Myle Cars recently and we got chatting about those in the industry recognising the ne...
28/04/2026

I was processing several PVG's for Myle Cars recently and we got chatting about those in the industry recognising the need for safeguarding.

If you’re operating in transport or logistics it’s easy to assume PVG and Disclosure checks don’t apply in the same way as other sectors.

If your work in any way involves transporting children, vulnerable adults or working alongside organisations like schools, charities or care providers, there may be safeguarding requirements depending on the nature of the role.

It comes down to the type of work being carried out, the level of responsibility and the context of that contact.

Understanding whether a role qualifies and what level of check is required helps protect your business and the people you’re working with.

If you’re in transport, logistics or a similar space and you’re unsure how this applies to you, it’s worth having a conversation.

Sleep tends to get a bit more challenging this time of year. The evenings are lighter and there’s more going on in our l...
24/04/2026

Sleep tends to get a bit more challenging this time of year. The evenings are lighter and there’s more going on in our lives meaning it’s easy to stay up later without really noticing the impact.

In winter, routines often feel more natural with dark nights and quieter evenings, but as we move into brighter months, that structure can drift.

When it does, your body clock can quickly follow. You might find it harder to wind down and it's generally harder to fall asleep.

A few small adjustments can help keep things on track:

Be mindful of how much later your evenings are getting. Create a wind-down that helps your system settle, especially if your evenings are busier or more stimulating.

Keep your sleep environment as dark as possible. Blackout blinds or an eye mask can make a big difference when it’s still light outside.

Also pay attention to temperature. Warmer weather can make it harder to get into deeper, more restorative sleep, so keeping your room cool can help.

As always, your sleep doesn’t need to be perfect but it just needs a bit of conscious attention as the seasons change.

If your business is going for tenders, PVG and Disclosure checks might be important.Depending on the contract, particula...
23/04/2026

If your business is going for tenders, PVG and Disclosure checks might be important.

Depending on the contract, particularly in sectors involving schools, healthcare settings, community services or public-facing work, there can be a requirement for staff to hold the appropriate checks.

It’s not always something that’s left until after you win the work. In many cases it forms part of the due diligence during the tender process itself.

Being able to demonstrate that your team is properly vetted and that you’ve taken the right steps in advance can strengthen your position. It shows that you’re prepared and ready to deliver the work responsibly.

Contact me for advice 💬

A recent conversation with a HR friend highlighted something. They had taken on a new client in the sports space and par...
22/04/2026

A recent conversation with a HR friend highlighted something. They had taken on a new client in the sports space and part of that role involved making sure the right safeguarding checks were in place. They recommended me to support with the PVG side of things.

This is something I’m seeing more of. HR professionals and recruiters already manage a huge amount: Hiring, onboarding, employee experience, compliance and everything in between.

When roles involve working with children or protected adults, PVG and Disclosure checks become another layer of responsibility. Getting that right means proper due diligence and ensuring compliance with current requirements. This protects the organisation and the people they work with.

HR teams can rely on someone who understands the requirements, asks the right questions and handles the process properly from start to finish, for peace of mind. Particularly in sectors like sport, charities and the third sector, where safeguarding is central to what they do.

If you're in HR and would like to learn more, send me a message 👋

It’s the weekend so a good opportunity to test a small change to your sleep. One or two simple adjustments that give you...
18/04/2026

It’s the weekend so a good opportunity to test a small change to your sleep. One or two simple adjustments that give your system a chance to settle.

Here are a few easy ones to try:

- Keep your wake up time within a similar range Saturday into Sunday, then Sunday into Monday.

- Get outside early tomorrow morning. The weather's supposed to be decent and natural light helps reset your internal clock and makes it easier to wind down later.

- Create a clear wind-down. Nothing complicated. Just reduce stimulation and give your body a signal that the day is ending. A good example is swapping scrolling on your phone with a book.

- Be mindful of alcohol and late meals. They might not stop you falling asleep but they can affect how well you stay asleep.

Small, consistent changes can make Monday feel very different 👌

𝗔 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗣𝗩𝗚 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁...
16/04/2026

𝗔 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗣𝗩𝗚 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵.

Before, once you had it in place, as long as nothing changed it wasn’t something you needed to think about again.

PVG membership has now moved to a 5 year renewal model, meaning it needs to be kept up to date to remain active.

Safeguarding isn’t static. People move roles, responsibilities change and organisations evolve. Having a system that reflects that makes sense, but it does mean it can’t be treated as a one off task anymore.

For organisations, this means having visibility over who holds PVG membership and when it may need to be renewed.

If you’re working in a regulated role in Scotland, PVG membership is now a legal requirement.Since July 2025, anyone car...
14/04/2026

If you’re working in a regulated role in Scotland, PVG membership is now a legal requirement.

Since July 2025, anyone carrying out regulated work with children or protected adults must be a member of the PVG scheme.

This applies to both individuals and organisations.

If someone is in a regulated role without PVG membership, they should not be carrying out that work. Equally, organisations should not be allowing or offering regulated roles without the correct checks in place.

What catches people out is that not all roles are obvious. The actual responsibilities of the role and the level of contact involved is what matters. Each role needs to be assessed properly rather than assumed.

If you’re unsure whether a role qualifies as regulated work or what level of check is required, get in touch.

If you run an organisations in Scotland, PVG and Disclosure checks are not optional in regulated roles.Since the 1st of ...
09/04/2026

If you run an organisations in Scotland, PVG and Disclosure checks are not optional in regulated roles.

Since the 1st of July 2025 it's been a legal requirement for anyone working in a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the PVG scheme.

If this isn’t in place, there are big consequences.

Employing someone in a regulated role without PVG membership can be a criminal offence. The same applies to individuals carrying out regulated work without being a member.

Beyond the legal aspect... you'll be exposed to regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage, lose trust from clients, parents and service users, and it could impact funding, partnerships or future opportunities.

The question always becomes whether appropriate checks and decisions were made in the first place. These problems come from assumptions like:

- Thinking a role doesn’t qualify as regulated
- Assuming an existing PVG covers all work
- Not reassessing roles as responsibilities change
- Rushing recruitment without full clarity

Protect your organisation, your people and the individuals you’re responsible for supporting.

There's way more to poor sleep than just feeling tired. It carries into your day and affects everything.It influences ho...
08/04/2026

There's way more to poor sleep than just feeling tired. It carries into your day and affects everything.

It influences how you think, how you make decisions how you communicate and ultimately how you perform.

When your sleep is bad, thinking slows down, decisions feel harder and confidence dips. You might find yourself second guessing things you would normally handle with ease, avoiding conversations that require energy or struggling to stay focused for long periods of time.

Opportunities are missed because clarity isn’t there. Decisions take longer or feel heavier. Conversations become more reactive. Relationships at work and at home can feel more strained because your capacity to deal with them in a measured, reasonably way has gone.

When your thinking is sharper, your decisions are clearer. When your decisions are clearer, your actions become more effective. That’s where progression comes from, whether that’s growing a business, stepping into more responsibility or simply operating at a higher level day to day.

When sleep improves, you build better businesses, have better relationships, more patience, better communication and a steadier approach to pressure. That creates consistency and consistency is what drives results over time.

Sleep is the foundation of performance. Contact me today if you would like help with yours.

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