It is the policy of The Scout Association to safeguard the welfare of all members by protecting them from neglect and from physical, sexual and emotional harm.

The Scout Association's policies, rules, code of behaviour, advice on Child Protection and safety policy are there to ensure our young people stay safe whilst the Programme of activities that we provide is fun, exciting and challenging. Most importantly we must also make sure that all activities undertaken are safe.

DBS Checks

Adult volunteers are interviewed locally and all adults within Scouting undertakes a Criminal Record Check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Scouts UK do not currently accept DBS checks carried out by other organisations, therefore all adults volunteering with the Group do need a separate Scouts UK DBS check. 

Adults present during Scouting activities without a DBS check must be supervised by a registered volunteer – we therefore kindly ask that parents waiting during our Friday meetings do remain in our partitioned waiting area, unless agreed with a volunteer (for example to support a new starter or to use the toilets).

Leaders also complete Safeguarding training and guidance and information is reviewed and updated regularly.

Child Protection & Code of behaviour (Yellow Card)

We have a clear code of behaviour, known as “The Yellow Card” which is given to all adults working in Scouting, regardless of their role. This is also included in the training that leaders receive and offers advice about how young people should be treated. We expect everyone to follow it.  All Young Leaders (aged 14-18) within the Group also receive safeguarding training and follow the Code of Behaviour.

A copy of the code of behaviour for adults (yellow card) can be found at the following link: Yellow Card

Safety Policy

It is the policy of The Scout Association to provide Scouting in a safe manner without risk to health, so far as is reasonably practicable.  All activities are risk assessed and run in accordance with The Scout Association’s rules and health and safety policies.  Parents are able to request a copy of any of our risk assessments if they wish.

All Section Team Members within the Group complete Safety Training and First Response or First Aid courses which are renewed regularly. This ensures that there will always be a first aider present at activities and that our leaders understand how to manage activities in a safe manner.

Nights Away & Adventurous Activity Permits

The Scout Association also operates a permit scheme for Nights Away and adventurous activities and all leaders/adults used to run these activities have received training and the correct authorisation to run the activity.

Where to find more information

Copies of the information provided here, the Code of Behaviour for Adults, links to The Scout Association policies and risk assessments for activities can be found by contacting the Group Lead Volunteer.

What to do if you have concerns?

If you are unhappy with anything relating to your child’s time in Scouting, you should raise it with one of the Group Lead Volunteer (Rachael Brown) If the complaint is about the Group Lead Volunteer, or you are unhappy with how they have resolved your concern, you can contact the District Lead Volunteer: [email protected]

ALL Safeguarding concerns should be reported immediately to the Scouts UK safeguarding team using the information found on the Yellow Card or at the following link: Reporting a Safeguarding Concern