{"number":"2a.4","body":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2a.4.1.1\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe detailed \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/policy/duty-of-candour-policy/\u0022 title=\u0022Duty of Candour Policy\u0022\u003EDuty of Candour Policy\u003C/a\u003E is available on scouts.org.uk.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2a.4.1.2 Policy statement\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EThe purpose of this policy is to ensure that we continue to live our values of Integrity, Respect, Care, Belief and Co-operation by being transparent, open, and accountable, especially when something goes wrong. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt outlines the responsibilities and procedures related to our Duty of Candour when incidents occur that result in harm or unintended outcomes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe will always endeavour to enact Duty of Candour unless directed not to do so by statutory agencies.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe aim to:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFoster a culture of openness and learning within The Scout Association.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEnsure that adverse events or mistakes are managed openly and honestly.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPromote trust through transparency with our members, our communities, our partners, and stakeholders.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EView incidents as opportunities for learning and improvement.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage a culture of continuous learning and reflection.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2a.4.1.3 Key responsibilities\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll adult members of Scouts must know of the existence of the policy and our commitment to be open and transparent when things go wrong. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGroups, Districts, Counties and Countries must support the Duty of Candour procedures when requested by, and under the guidance of, UK Headquarters.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"deprecated":false,"url":"/por/2a-key-policies/2a4-duty-of-candour-policy/","id":85560,"nodeName":"2a.4 Duty of Candour Policy","title":"Duty of Candour Policy","type":"pORRule","image":{"url":"/media/10478/scouts-logo.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db789232a4a190","caption":"Scouts Logo","type":"jpg","size":30784,"width":800,"height":450,"altText":"The Scouts logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Duty of Candour Policy","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Find out about Scouts\u0027 Duty of Candour Policy","subHeader":"Find out about Scouts\u0027 Duty of Candour Policy","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84NTU2MCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/2a-key-policies/2a4-duty-of-candour-policy/"}