Keeping young people safe

All you need to know about safety and safeguarding

The first night away from home. The first hike. The first trip abroad.

All of these moments are great for developing young people’s confidence, but we know how daunting it can be for the one packing their overnight bag and waving them off at the gates. And we know it doesn’t necessarily get easier as they grow.

Young people thrive in secure surroundings, at home and away. Wherever we go, we’re serious about keeping them safe.

Adults in Scouting go through an appointments process that includes a Disclosure and Barring Check, references and an interview. Depending on the role they also have training requirements that are expected to be completed. Both safety and safeguarding are mandatory training for all adult members that need to be renewed every three years.

All adults in Scouting are expected to abide by the Yellow Card, an online version of which can be found linked here

Full Safety and Safeguarding policies can be found here.

Young People First