{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-variant: normal; line-height: 1.6em; text-decoration: none;\u0022\u003E(Published May 2026, replacing September 2021)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESafety is a \u003Cstrong\u003Eshared responsibility\u003C/strong\u003E in Scouts. We acknowledge that life, and by extension, our programmes, are not without risk. As Scouts, we strive to manage these risks to wellbeing and safety, aiming to reduce them to the lowest level reasonably practicable. Identifying and proportionately managing risk is a lifelong skill that we aim to foster, develop and enhance in all our members.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#25b755","title":"Everyone\u2019s responsibility","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThis Safety checklist card is designed to help \u003Cstrong\u003ELead Volunteers and Team Leaders\u003C/strong\u003E understand their role in building a strong safety culture across Scouts. It reflects the latest policy and guidance to help you understand your responsibilities and to work with your \u003Cstrong\u003Eteam\u003C/strong\u003E to create an exciting programme while keeping everyone safe.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a \u003Cstrong\u003ELead Volunteer or Team Leader\u003C/strong\u003E, you have a \u003Cstrong\u003Epivotal role\u003C/strong\u003E in overseeing, supporting and reviewing safe practices. You set expectations and make sure safety measures are effective. Your leadership is crucial in making \u003Cstrong\u003ESafe Scouting\u003C/strong\u003E the norm.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 style=\u0022color: #24b755;\u0022\u003ELeading by example\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYour actions set the tone and they matter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003EWhen you see a hazard or risk, \u003Cstrong\u003Eaddress it promptly and visibly\u003C/strong\u003E. Demonstrating proactive behaviour around safety shows others that this is the norm, not the exception.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 style=\u0022color: #24b755;\u0022\u003EWorking together\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003ESafety is a team effort. Collaborate with your Trustee Board, other Lead Volunteers, Team Leaders and Team Members. Ask questions, offer guidance and make sure the right policies are followed. Don\u2019t hesitate to seek expert help for areas outside your own expertise and comfort. Celebrate and share good practice beyond your team.\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 style=\u0022color: #24b755;\u0022\u003ETips for managing safety locally\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EPlan - Information\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure that all activities are planned, approved, run and supervised in accordance with \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9a-activities/\u0022 title=\u00229a. Activities\u0022\u003EPOR (Chapter 9).\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck all volunteers have a copy of \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safe-scouting-what-to-do-in-an-emergency/\u0022 title=\u0022Safe Scouting: What to do in an emergency\u0022\u003ESafe Scouting \u2013 What to do in an Emergency (Purple Card)\u003C/a\u003E and understand it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure all activities, events and meetings have \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessments\u003C/a\u003E in place, using the 5-step approach.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage volunteers to use the other \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safety-checklist-cards/safety-checklists-for-team-members/\u0022 title=\u0022Safety Checklists for Team Members\u0022\u003ESafety Checklists for Team Members\u003C/a\u003E, and for \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safety-checklist-cards/safety-checklist-for-trustee-boards-and-their-members/\u0022 title=\u0022Safety Checklist for Trustee Boards and their members\u0022\u003ETrustee Board\u003C/a\u003Es when planning meetings, activities events and nights away, to help spot potential risks and hazards, including carbon monoxide.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn your teams, a volunteer will be the leader-in-charge of overseeing the management of safety of specific meetings, events or activities. This includes oversight, registers, headcounts, sharing risk assessments, role allocation, and confirming that volunteers understand their duties and effectively communicate any controls.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EDo - Empowering\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure that you and all volunteers you manage have undertaken the learning or training relevant to the role.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake time to pause and encourage local learning reviews. Gather learning and insights that can reduce the likelihood of incidents occurring in the future. Share these learnings as appropriate.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage and empower Team Members and young people to feel confident in stopping or altering any activity they feel is too risky, whether led by themselves, you or others.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure volunteers know where to get support with creating or reviewing their meeting, activity, event plans and risk assessments.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELead by example - take visible, timely action when hazards are identified.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003ECheck - Monitoring\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMonitor required learning and training compliance locally using data, checklists and reviews.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESafety should be a standing item in all meetings. Discuss recent updates, lessons from incidents and key issues raised and celebrate good practice.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure safety responsibilities are being fulfilled by all during role reviews and informal check-ins.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EAct \u2013 Supporting\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure volunteers know where to get support with completing and reviewing their meeting, activity and event plans and r\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Eisk assessments\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEncourage and make sure volunteers understand how and when to record and report all incidents, injuries and near misses locally using the Purple Card process and supporting guidance.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECelebrate and share good practice and reinforce positive safety behaviours.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAppoint a County/Area/Region Safety Adviser or District Safety Lead and know how to contact this person for support.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 style=\u0022color: #24b755;\u0022\u003ERisk assessments: 5 key steps\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERisk assessment is a cornerstone of safe Scouting. 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