Keeping young people safe

Young people first

Every adult volunteer in our Group follows the Scouts' Young People First code of practice, known as the Yellow Card. In practice that means:

• adults are recruited carefully, with references and a DBS (criminal record) check, and complete safeguarding training before working with young people
• we plan activities so that an adult is not alone with a young person, and we respect young people's privacy
• we treat everyone with respect, and challenge bullying or any behaviour that makes someone feel unsafe
• adults never keep secrets about a young person's safety, and always pass concerns on

You can read the full policy on the Scouts website, and safety guidance at scouts.org.uk/safety.

Who to talk to

If you're worried about a young person, or about how an adult is behaving, please tell someone. You won't be wasting anyone's time.

• Your section leader, at a meeting or through Online Scout Manager
• Our Group Secretary: secretary@2ndtonbridge.org.uk, who will pass it to the right person in confidence
• The Scouts' safeguarding team: safeguarding@scouts.org.uk or 0345 300 1818
• NSPCC helpline (for any adult worried about a child): 0808 800 5000
• Childline (for young people): 0800 1111

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

Photos and personal details

We only publish photos of young people whose parents or carers have agreed. If you'd like a photo of your child removed from this website, email the Group Secretary and we'll take it down.

Personal details given to us, for example through the Join Us form, are kept in Online Scout Manager, the secure system our Group uses for membership. They're only used to run Scouting for your young person.

Staying safe online

The Scouts have advice for families on staying safe online, including gaming, social media and messaging. Leaders only contact young people through approved channels, and parents are included in messages to younger members.