In an interview with the Guardian on Monday, Sir Roger Singleton, chairman of the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), said that it would be 'foolish to blindly ignore' the public backlash after it was revealed that parents taking part in regular volunteering activities would be required to sign on to the new register. He would not disclose any details about the likely recommendations of the review, but said that they would be aimed at simplifying the legislation.
Under the safeguarding scheme, which was launched two weeks ago and will be phased in over the next five years, anyone who works with children or vulnerable adults, either on a paid or voluntary basis, will be required to join a register of suitability, operated by the ISA.
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