Guidance
Working or volunteering in regulated activity with children
Guidance on the checks needed for workers and volunteers engaging in regulated activity with children.
Applies to England
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This statutory guidance is for:
- headteachers
- managers
- local authorities
It applies to:
- local-authority-maintained schools
- sixth-form colleges
- further education colleges
It relates to the following legislation:
Updates to this page
Published 10 September 2012
Last updated 15 June 2026
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Updated to reflect the removal of the supervision exemption for volunteers and workers in regulated activity with children. The change comes into force on 1 September 2026.
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First published.