The government's response to the November 2007 consultation on the ISA scheme proposals was published on 30 May 2008. It can be accessed at: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations/conResults.cfm?consultationId=1516

For details see the Home Office press release which can be accessed at: http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/independent-authority-go-live

Please note that the fee in Northern Ireland will be set at £58.  This will include the cost of ISA registration (set at £28) and the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from AccessNI (set at £30).

For further details contact us at svgni@dhsspsni.gov.uk

The Independent Safeguarding Authority's ten board members, who will oversee the delivery of the new vetting and barring process, have now been appointed. Richard Black OBE, former Chief Executive of the North and West Belfast Health and Social Services Trust, will represent Northern Ireland on the Board.

Further information on the members of the ISA Board is available at http://www.isa-gov.org.uk/Default.aspx?page=9