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The National Vetting Bureau (Children & Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 - 2016 commenced on 29th April 2016 and the Act provides a legislative basis for the mandatory vetting of persons who wish to undertake certain activities relating to children or vulnerable persons. (Relevant Work under the Act is defined as 'any work or activity which consists of the provision of educational, training, leisure, social or physical activities (whether or not for commercial or any other consideration) to children or vulnerable persons.' [2012 Act - Sch 1, part 1, (5) & Sch 1, part 2, (4)]) Part V of the Police Act 1997 delivers the legislation that makes it compulsory to check individuals working in a regulated activity with children and/or vulnerable persons.

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It is sometimes appropriate and necessary to have direct physical contact with children in order to develop their skills in a safe environment.

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When we asked young people involved in sport what they wanted from their parents/carers they said they wanted them to:
• Be enthusiastic but not embarrassing;
• Make sure they get to training/the game on time and are collected on time. Most young people are only given the opportunity to test out their interests in sports because of their parent’s commitment to transport them from an early age.