Adult Guidance

Adult Guidance
It is the policy of The Scout Association to safeguard the welfare of all Members by protecting them from physical, sexual and emotional harm. 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 abuse;
  • promoting the welfare of young people and their protection within a relationship of trust.

The information below is intended to be a guide. We ask that all adults present actively join in (and hopefully have fun) with activities at Troop meetings. We do have a very large number of Scouts so please note that the decibel level can vary wildly!

  • Please remember the main thing is you are there to help support the leaders with the entire Troop, you are not there to look after your child (after all they manage the rest of the term without you!).
  • We can only take charge of the Scouts once a Uniformed Leader and another adult helping that night are present, so if people arrive before this parents MUST wait until the Uniformed Leader arrives.
  • A record will be made at the start of each meeting etc of the Scouts present; this is the case if we are at our Scout HQ or another location. This is to ensure that we can keep a constant head count for safety reasons and allow us to record who has taken part in activities that form part of earning a badge.
  • At the end of the meeting one adult needs to do “Door duty”, and each Scout has to be collected by a responsible adult unless they have permission to walk home alone.
  • If parents need to talk to a Uniformed Leader they should do so at the end of the meeting.
  • During the evening we need to make sure no Scout leaves the building unless instructed to do so.
  • Drinks of water may be given on request,  these need to be washed up afterwards.
  • Scouts should ask an adult if they want to use the toilet.
  • We do have a list of parent phone numbers should we need to contact a parent early, either because a Scout is unwell, very unhappy, or creates a serious problem.
  • Please note that physical or verbal abuse from any Scout or adult will not be tolerated e.g. swearing, threats, grabbing, bullying
  • For outdoor activities on the nearby Rec Ground we need to keep an eye on the Scouts, to ensure they all remain with the Troop.
  • Where going further afieldappropriate grouping and communication should be used.
  • The idea of Scouting is for the Scouts to learn new skills. Please resist the temptation to leap in and help if things aren’t being done quite right, and instead perhaps offer advice or ask if they would like any help. Please note this does not mean they can get you to do it for them either
  • At the end of the meeting we have to clear up the Church Hall. E.g. sweeping up etc so please offer your help.
  • If you have any questions or suggestions either before, during or after a meeting or event on which you are due to help please contact any Uniformed Leader
  • And last, but by no means least, have fun. Thank you for being part of the team.