Young people thrive in secure surroundings, at home and away. Wherever we go, we’re serious about keeping them safe. For more information on the approach to safety in the Scouts, click here

Download our risk assessments:

• Meetings at the Arkell Centre
• Covid-19
• Guidance for parents/carers on how we are handling Covid risks

Keeping our members safe is a priority for us. If you have any concerns, at any time, please do not hesitate to contact us

Safeguarding

We’re committed to:

• Taking the interests and well-being of our young people into account, in all our considerations and activities
• Respecting the rights, wishes, and feelings of the young people with whom we work
• Taking all reasonable practicable steps to protect them from neglect, and physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
• Promoting the welfare of young people and their protection within a position of trust

The Young People First code of practice (also known as the yellow card) sets out a code of behaviour for all adults in Scouts. Download a copy here

Young people or their parents/carers can make a report to the police in the UK about inappropriate sexual contact online such as ‘grooming’. Click on the button below