As secretary of an organisation with junior members, I have been advised that "occasional" interaction with children does not require any checks, but that adult members should be "aware" when minors are present: should definitely not be alone with them, and should not allow any physical contact unless a parent is present.

This covers our routine meetings. For more extended contact such as a specifically "young person's day", staff who have been CRB checked should be employed where possible, and an appropriate adult of each sex should be on hand to cope with any issues (ie if staff are all blokes, a female adult should be on hand as well)

I am told by our expert panel (a social worker, a pychiatrist and people who are teachers or habitually work with children)that this legislation, whilst understandable in its provisions, is a complete OTT nightmare to work at the practical level.

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