Child Protection and Health & Safety
The Scout Association’s policies, rules, code of behavior, and advice on child protection and safety are designed to ensure that our young people stay safe while participating in fun, exciting, and challenging activities. Most importantly, we must ensure that all undertaken activities are safe.
It is the policy of The Scout Association (and thus our Group) to safeguard the welfare of all members by protecting them from physical, sexual, and emotional harm. The Scout Association is committed to:
- Considering the interests and well-being of young people in all its activities,
- Respecting the rights, wishes, and feelings of the young people with whom it works,
- Taking all reasonably practicable steps to protect them from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and
- Promoting the welfare of young people within a relationship of trust.
All adults aged eighteen or over, regardless of their role or involvement in Scouting, are responsible for implementing this policy at all times. All Leaders and regular helpers have undergone and passed an enhanced DBS (formerly Criminal Record Bureau, or CRB) disclosure. Additionally, all leaders have completed a basic first aid qualification.
While we strive to prevent accidents, they can occasionally occur. To comply with The Scout Association’s health and safety policies, we require certain information regarding emergency contacts (next of kin, emergency contact numbers, etc.). If this information changes (e.g., change of address or phone number), please let us know.
A general information contact form is attached for your convenience.
1L – General and Emergency Contact Information Form
During activities and trips, this contact information, including parent or guardian details, will be shared with a designated third party, who will not be related to anyone on the activity or trip.
Further information and consent forms may be required for specific activities.
1L – Permission to shoot form (Air Rifles)
Safeguarding – Yellow Card for Adults
Safeguarding – Orange Card for Young people
Safe Scouting – What to do in an Emergency
Safety – Scouting & Alcohol
