{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#Questionnaire\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#Questionnaire\u0022\u003EQuestionnaire Process\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#Choosing\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#Choosing\u0022\u003EChoosing who completes the questionnaire\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#Question\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#Question\u0022\u003EQuestion Packs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#QuestionPacks\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#QuestionPacks\u0022\u003EQuestion Packs and Question upload links\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#Collecting\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#Collecting\u0022\u003ECollecting relevant information\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#Deciding\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#Deciding\u0022\u003EDeciding on an answer to each question\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#Uploading\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#Uploading\u0022\u003EUploading your answers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"On this page you\u0027ll find","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022Questionnaire\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EQuestionnaire Process\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe image below shows the stages of the tool process for completing the questionnaire.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/ugvl4hny/screenshot-2026-09-18-114121.png","width":1054,"height":574,"altText":"","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ESee the full \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/reassuring-scouting/self-assessment-tool/#\u0022 title=\u0022Self-Assessment Tool\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003ESelf-Assessment process\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022Choosing\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EChoosing who completes the questionnaire\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAny volunteer can answer the questionnaire; it does not have to be the Lead volunteer or Trustees.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen deciding who should complete the questionnaire, consider whether the person:\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHas good knowledge of Scouting expectations and local practice\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECan access information from across the charity, not just one team or section\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs confident asking other volunteers for input, evidence or clarification\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECan take a balanced view and avoid relying only on personal opinion\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHas enough time to complete the questionnaire properly and discuss responses where needed\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll relevant volunteers should be aware that testing is taking place, why it matters, and that they may be asked to provide information or support. 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It is being used for Phase 1 Testing in September and October 2026.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EMultiple Premises\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf your charity manages or uses more than one premises, you should only answer \u0022Yes\u0022 where the statement applies consistently across all premises. If the answer would be \u0022No\u0022 for any premises you manage or use, you should answer \u0022No\u0022 and consider what action may be needed to achieve a consistent standard across all locations.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EUnderstanding your responsibility for premises safety\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEven if your Scout charity does not own the premises you use, it\u0027s still important to be confident that the right safety measures are in place. Depending on your lease, rental or hire agreement, you may be responsible for some or all of these requirements. 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