{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EIntroduction\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThis guidance is to support\u0026nbsp;Lead Volunteers (except Group Lead Volunteers)\u0026nbsp;to ensure that the suspension process is only used when absolutely necessary and provide an alternative for\u0026nbsp;Lead Volunteers\u0026nbsp;to use when a suspension may not be appropriate.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMutually agreed restrictions should not be used in safeguarding cases.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41503498 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe purpose of mutually agreed restrictions\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW78503481 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESuspending an individual is a neutral act and is intended to protect the movement and all the individuals concerned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt allows time and space for any necessary investigation or enquiry to take place, in as fair and objective manner as possible. It prevents situations that could give rise to further concerns or allegations and could potentially cause further compromise.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW78503481 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW78503481 BCX0\u0022\u003ESuspension should only be used when absolutely necessary and when all other options have been explored first. When thinking about using a suspension, it\u2019s important to consider the impact on the person who is being suspended and how it may affect their mental health and wellbeing, along with all those involved.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW78503481 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW78503481 BCX0\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s not always necessary for an individual to be suspended for an investigation to take place or an issue to be resolved. The first consideration should be: Do you need to suspend the individual? The next is to think about using mutually agreed restrictions that will allow a individual to continue certain aspects of Scouts while an investigation takes place, or an issue is resolved. However, in some circumstances there will be no choice but to suspend a individual.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW178402995 BCX0\u0022\u003EPutting mutually agreed restrictions in place\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW371962 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW371962 BCX0\u0022\u003EMutually agreed restrictions are agreed by the relevant \u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Highlight SCXW202606361 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW202606361 BCX0\u0022\u003ELead Volunteer (except Group Lead Volunteers)\u003C/span\u003E and\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW202606361 BCX0\u0022\u003E the individual.\u003C/span\u003E They\u0027re approved by the next Lead Volunteer. For example, a District Lead Volunteer may agree a Mutually Agreed Restriction with a Section Team Member, this would be approved by the County Lead Volunteer.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW371962 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhen considering to suspend a individual (in discussion with your Lead Volunteer) you may decide that they only need restricted involvement in certain Scouts activities. For example, if a Beavers Team Member has had a dispute with another Team Member, for over 30 days you may only need that individual not to attend Beaver meetings while the issue is investigated, but they can continue doing other tasks they\u2019re responsible for.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW371962 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW371962 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe way that mutually agreed restrictions can be put in place is to meet with the individual involved, agree with them what restrictions need to be put in place and for what period (maximum of four weeks). The individual must agree with these restrictions, but you may need to reiterate that, if suitable restrictions cannot be agreed, there may be no other option but to suspend the individual.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW371962 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW371962 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou need to make sure that your Lead Volunteer has agreed to using mutually agreed restrictions instead of suspension as the most appropriate course of action. The restrictions should be documented in a letter or email to the individual stating what the restrictions are and the period after which they will be reviewed. The communication should also state that, if the restrictions are not adhered to, then a suspension will be put in place. The mutually agreed restrictions are only active once written confirmation has been sent to the individual.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW371962 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW371962 BCX0\u0022\u003EA mutually agreed restriction can only be in place for four weeks at which point it must be decided whether to remove the restrictions, suspend or review their role. At the end of a mutually agreed restrictions period, the individual should be contacted by letter or email to confirm the end of the restrictions and what will happen next.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EUse of mutually agreed restrictions\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW93137880 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW93137880 BCX0\u0022\u003EMutually agreed restrictions should be used if a suspension or cancellation of an appointment is being considered on the grounds set out in \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/16-adult-roles/\u0022 title=\u002216. Adult Roles\u0022\u003EPOR Chapter 16.7\u003C/a\u003E. These restrictions may be used to allow an investigation to take place, for an issue to be resolved or for a individual to complete some learning requirements that have not been completed in the relevant time limits. Mutually Agreed Restrictions must not be used for overdue Safe Scouting learning.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW93137880 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW93137880 BCX0\u0022\u003EConsideration should be given to how serious an issue is and whether in the first instance the individual should be suspended, or if they should end the individual\u0027s role. 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