South London Scouts
This independent learning is aimed at managers and supporters in scouting.
The total learning time for this resource is approximately 30 minutes.
Objectives - by the end of the unit, participants will be able to:
- Managers and Supporters:
- Describe the three core elements of The Scout Association’s safeguarding policies: The Child Protection Policy, The Anti-bullying policy and the Vetting policy.
- Explain the principles of creating a safe environment for young people in Scouting, and identify your role in fostering a culture which promotes the welfare of young people.
- Describe how The Scout Association applies ‘Safer Recruitment’.
- Understand how to identify safeguarding concerns.
- Outline the Child Protection reporting procedures and understand your role and responsibilities in regards to it.
- Understand The Scout Association’s process for dealing with specific concerns, incidents and complaints relating to our Child Protection Policy.
- Explain the importance of local leadership to support young people and adults when a safeguarding incident occurs.