Safeguarding (often called child protection) is at the heart of all that we do.
It is the policy of The Scout Association to safeguard the welfare of all Members by protecting them from neglect and from physical, sexual and emotional harm.
Accordingly The Scout Association and the Group 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 neglect, physical, sexual and emotional harm;
- promoting the welfare of young people and their protection within a relationship of trust.
If you have concerns, please talk to any of
- Any leader
- Group Safeguarding Advisor (Kate Godart-Smith - [email protected])
- Group Lead Volunteer
- District Commissioner for Bromley.
- Nationally, HQ at Gilwell can be contacted using the Scout Association website
You can also speak to the NSPCC
If a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999 or the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, immediately.