The Scout Association takes seriously its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare
of the children and young people in its care.

The Scout Association is committed to:

• taking into account in all its considerations and activities the interests and well-being
  of young people
• respecting the rights, wishes and feelings of the young people with whom it is working
• taking all reasonable practicable steps to protect them from physical, sexual and
  emotional harm
• promoting the welfare of young people within a relationship of trust

The Scout Association believes that safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all the young
people we work with is the responsibility of everyone.

The Association's 'Young People First'™ code of good practice is published in the form of a
pocket size yellow card that all adults are asked to keep with them. This contains information
about how to report concerns or allegations of abuse and also a code of behaviour that all
adults are required to follow.

Click on 'Yellow Card' to download your copy...

All those subject to an appointment review i.e. anyone who holds an appointment except for
Occasional Helpers; Scout Active Support and those in elected roles will be required to
undertake Safeguarding Training at the point of their 5 year review.

From 30 June 2011 reviews should only take place where the relevant training has been
completed.

Training can be completed through attendance at a Safeguarding session by
Kate McDonnell or alternatively through the Keeping Children Safe Online link

To arrange training sessions please contact Kate

All information on this page was take from the main Scout.org.uk website and was correct at the time of publication. If in doubt check!