Adult volunteers are at the heart of Scouting, and we hope that you will get every bit as much out of it as you put in. Scouting is not only about young people, but also about the development of adults within the Movement.
At the following link you will find all the training you have to complete depending on your role you are taking. If you are unsure of your role please speak to your scouting line manager or one of our local training mangers listed below.
https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/learning/
The below pack contains lots of useful information for new members.
Training Team
You can contact the training team by emailing [email protected]
Wes Sloane
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Young people first: safeguarding and safety in Scouting
Reporting a concern
1. Gather the necessary information
- Make sure that you have the name, date of birth, address and phone number of each person involved with the concern.
- Find out when the people involved will next be at a Scout meeting or activity.
2. Contact the Safeguarding Team
Ask questions if you’re not sure what to do.
Use the reporting form on the Scouts website to report the concern to the Safeguarding Team. Include as much information as possible.
If you can’t fill in the form online, call +44(0)20 8433 7164 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) or email [email protected]
In an emergency outside the above times, you can contact the Safeguarding Team by calling the Scouts Support Centre on +44(0)345 300 1818.
Follow the Safeguarding Team’s advice and take no further action unless they tell you to.
It is your duty to report all safeguarding concerns, whether you are told about them directly or indirectly, as soon as possible (always within 24 hours). If you are not sure what to do, or you are not sure if a concern has been reported, contact the Safeguarding Team.
