Safeguarding
Looking after each other
We are committed to promoting a safe, trusted environment and culture that prioritises safeguarding.
What is Safeguarding?
At South East Scotland Scouts, the welfare and safety of our youth members and adult volunteers are our highest priorities. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where all members can enjoy Scouting free from harm.
We adhere strictly to the UK Scout Association’s national safeguarding policy, rules, and guidelines, ensuring that best practices are embedded in everything we do. Our safeguarding framework is designed to prevent harm, protect members, and respond effectively to any concerns that arise.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
- Clear Policies and Procedures
We follow the UK Scout Association’s national safeguarding policies and code of conduct, which outline our responsibilities, the standards expected, and the procedures for handling safeguarding concerns.
- Dedicated Leadership
We have an appointed Safeguarding Lead who provides specialist safeguarding and welfare guidance across the Region. This ensures that safeguarding measures are consistently applied, and any concerns are managed in accordance with national procedures.
- Oversight and Accountability
Every member of South East Scotland Scouts has a responsibility to uphold our safeguarding policies. District and Regional Lead Volunteers provide ongoing oversight to ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety within all Scout groups.
- Mandatory Safeguarding Training
All volunteers must complete mandatory safeguarding training every three years to reinforce their understanding of safeguarding principles and their responsibilities. Compliance with our national safeguarding policies, rules, and guidance is essential, and copies of these policies are available upon request.
- Robust Reporting and Response
We take all safeguarding concerns seriously. Any safeguarding matters are managed by the UK Scout Association’s operational Safeguarding Team, which works closely with local statutory agencies where required. This ensures a thorough, confidential, and professional response to all safeguarding issues.
Raising a Concern
If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a young person or volunteer, please do not hesitate to report it immediately.
You can contact:
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and by working together, we can ensure that South East Scotland Scouts remains a safe and positive space for all members to learn, grow, and thrive. Together, We Keep Scouting Safe
Jo Mitchell
Safeguarding Lead
This card is for all adults in Scouts. It contains essential information – keep it with you.
This card is for all adults in Scouts. It contains essential information – keep it with you.
Incidents and illness
Check out our guidance on what to do in case of an incident, including first aid and reporting.
Risk assessments
A risk assessment’s important to help you minimise risks, both before and during an activity or event.
Safe Scouting cards
As adults in Scouts, the safety of young people is our priority. You can take a look at our Safe Scouting cards.
Safer Recruitment
The safeguarding of young people in our care is our priority. At Scouts, we have various processes in place to make sure only appropriate adults can volunteer with us.
Reporting a concern
Our policy at Scouts is to safeguard the welfare of all members. We do this by protecting them from neglect and from physical, sexual and emotional harm.
Supporting young people
The people they live with or schools will usually be the first port of call for many of the issues that young people face.
However, it may be that volunteers finds themselves needing to discuss some of these issues.
