The review will re-examine whether the scheme is the most appropriate way to protect children and young people and, if so, how many roles should be covered by it.

The terms of reference will set out how the review will consider the principles and objectives that underpin the scheme including:

• evaluating the scope of the scheme’s coverage
• the most appropriate function, role and structures of any relevant safeguarding bodies and appropriate governance arrangements
• recommending what, if any, scheme is needed now; taking into account how to raise awareness and understanding of risk and responsibility for safeguarding in society more generally.

Further information:
Home Office press release 22 October 2010