{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EMonitor progress\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Suspending Authority is responsible for monitoring any investigation that may have been actioned to ensure it\u2019s progressing in a timely manner.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EKeep the relevant people informed\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67483506 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW67483506 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe Suspending Authority\u0026nbsp;is responsible for keeping all relevant volunteers informed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67483506 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW67483506 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou should inform the suspended volunteer of progress at least every 14 days, regardless of anything new to share.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW67483506 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW67483506 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019ve appointed a liaison person, you should also keep them informed and contact them regularly to check they\u2019re managing with the role.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EConsider making arrangements to cover the suspended volunteer\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ETogether with the suspended volunteer\u2019s Team Leader(s) or Lead Volunteer(s), consider what arrangements will need to be put in place to cover the role(s) of the suspended volunteer.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW135460797 BCX0\u0022\u003EConsider if a modification is needed\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EMaking modifications to a suspension is a tool to allow the suspended volunteer to access a particular event or situation in Scouts during the suspension. This tool can only be used to allow a parent/carer to attend specific, important events such as the presentation of an award or to drop-off and pick up the young person. The modifications are not intended to allow the suspended volunteer unrestricted access to Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou\u2019ll find more information on suspensions modification in \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/16-adult-roles/\u0022 title=\u002216. Adult Roles\u0022\u003EPOR Rule 16.7\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EModifications must not compromise the safety and well-being of youth members. In some circumstances, the presence of the suspended volunteer at a Scout activity might intimidate a youth member \u2013 this will depend on the circumstances of the suspension. In all cases, you must consider the safety and well-being of youth members as the highest priority.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll modifications to a suspension must be agreed by both the Suspending Authority and Approver; and be communicated in writing to the suspended volunteer.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou must explain to the suspended volunteer the exact conditions of the modification, with clear instructions of what is being permitted. For example:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW125672105 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201CYou\u2019re authorised to attend the County Chief Scout\u2019s Award presentations on Saturday 4 October in the capacity of a parent only. Remember that all other restrictions of the suspension remain in place, and you must not wear uniform.\u201D\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201CYou\u2019re authorised to take the minimum time necessary to drop off and pick up your child from Scouts meetings on Wednesday nights at the Scout HQ provided that you don\u2019t enter the main hall and don\u2019t interfere in any way in the running of the meeting.\u201D\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can use\u0026nbsp;the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/ooppxgsi/2024-10-example-suspension-modification-email.docx\u0022 title=\u00222024 10 Example Suspension Modification Email\u0022\u003Esuspension modification email template\u003C/a\u003E to do this.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou should also inform the suspended volunteer\u2019s Team Leader(s) or Lead Volunteer(s) of any modifications to the suspension.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the reason for suspension is related to a safeguarding concern, follow the\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/suspensions/suspensions-for-safeguarding-reasons/\u0022 title=\u0022Suspensions for safeguarding reasons\u0022\u003ESuspensions for safeguarding reasons guidance\u003C/a\u003E. 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