Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020

Education (Scotland) Act 1980

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8(1)The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 is amended as follows.

(2)In section 98A (application for registration of independent school)—

(a)in subsection (5)(a)(ii), for “work” substitute “roles”,

(b)in subsection (6), for the definition of “barred from regulated work with children” substitute—

  • “barred from regulated roles with children” is to be construed in accordance with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007;.

(3)In section 99 (complaints), in each of paragraphs (g)(ii) and (h)(ii) of subsection (1A) for “work” substitute “roles”.

(4)In section 135(1) (interpretation), for the definition of “barred from regulated work with children” substitute—

  • “barred from regulated roles with children” has the meaning given in section 98A(6) of this Act;.