Child Protection Policy of the Scout Association.

The code of behaviour is shown below:

Do put the ‘Young People First’ guidance into practice Do treat everyone with respect

Do provide an example you wish others to follow

Do plan activities, which involve more than one person being present, or at least are within sight or hearing of others

Do respect a young person’s right to personal privacy Do have separate sleeping accommodation for leaders and young people Do provide access for young people to talk about any concerns they may have

 Do encourage young people and adults to fell comfortable and caring enough to point out attitudes or behaviours they do not like

Do avoid situations that compromise your relationship with young people and are unacceptable within a relationship of trust (e.g. a sexual relationship between a leader and a youth member over the age of consent)

Do remember that someone else might misinterpret your actions, no matter how well-intentioned

 Do recognise that caution is required even in sensitive moments of counselling, such as when dealing with bullying, bereavement or abuse

Do NOT permit abusive peer activities (e.g. Initiation ceremonies, ridiculing, bullying)

Do NOT play physical contact games with young people

Do NOT have any inappropriate physical or verbal contact with others

Do NOT jump to conclusions about others without checking the facts

Do NOT allow yourself to be drawn into inappropriate attention seeking behaviour such as tantrums or crushes Do NOT show favouritism to any individual

Do NOT make suggestive remarks or gestures, even in fun

Do NOT let suspicion, disclosure or allegation of abuse, go unrecorded or unreported

Do NOT rely on just your good name to protect you

Do NOT believe “it could never happen to me” In the event of suspicion or allegation of any abuse then this will be referred to the Group Scout Leader or District Commissioner.