It is the policy of the Scout Association to safeguard the welfare of all members by protecting them from physical, sexual and emotional harm.

Responsibilities within the Child Protection Policy

It is the responsibility of all adults in Scouting to ensure that:

• their behaviour is appropriate at all times
• they observe the rules established for the safety and security of young people
• they follow the procedures following suspicion, disclosure or allegation of child abuse
• they recognise the position of trust in which they have been placed; and in every respect, the relationships they form with young people are appropriate.

The Module 01: Essential Information video, DVD and CD-ROM cover this in more detail; contact your Local Training Manager to borrow a copy.

You should also have a copy of the "Yellow Card" - a pocket-sized code of good practice for adults in Scouting regarding child protection procedures.
These are available free from the Scout Information Centre. 

If you need more information on Child Protection, please contact the e-trainer who can pass your message on to the GLMW Child Protection
Officer, David Williams.