{"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 August 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 all Team Members understand their role in creating safe, inclusive and adventurous Scout experiences. It reflects Scouts\u2019 latest policy and guidance to help you meet your responsibilities and work with your team to keep everyone safe.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\u0022color: #24b755;\u0022\u003EYour role as a Team Member\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a Team Member, you\u2019re at the heart of delivering Scouts safety.\u0026nbsp;Your role is not to remove all risk or carry the burden alone. You will:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlan safe and adventurous experiences while considering the different needs of your young people.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAssess the risks of your activity and Do put sensible, proportionate controls in place, adapting if conditions change.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck your safety measures are working during your activity and review them again afterwards. It\u2019s OK to stop or pause an activity if you have concerns.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAct on lessons learned. Report incidents, review and share improvements with your team.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 style=\u0022color: #24b755;\u0022\u003ELeading safe experiences\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EPlan - Be prepared\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERead and understand your role in the \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/2a-key-policies/\u0022 title=\u00222a. Key policies\u0022\u003ESafety Policy (POR Chapter 2)\u003C/a\u003E. Ask your Team Leader if you\u2019re not sure.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen planning to lead activities, check your Team Members have up-to-date safety and safeguarding learning and any activity specific qualifications/permits, including appropriate first aid.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThink ahead about possible hazards, including local risks e.g. terrain, roads, wildlife, weather, personal disabilities, seasonal issues or building safety.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlan to have the right supervision: make sure there\u2019s a clear leader in charge, safe ratios of enough adults for the nature of the activity, and cover if someone drops out.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlan for the needs of every young person and adult, including for disabilities, neurodiversity, health conditions, language, cultural needs and age appropriateness. Good records will help you.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EDo - Take action\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EComplete a risk assessment using the five steps approach and share it with those involved. Find an effective method to communicate the hazards and controls.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut an InTouch system in place so parents/carers know drop-off and collection arrangements and you have an effective emergency contact system. It\u2019s OK to stop, pause or alter any activity you feel is too risky, whether led by you or others.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck equipment and venues are safe before use.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive clear instructions to young people and adults and encourage them to speak up if they spot a risk.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPractise or explain emergency procedures, e.g. evacuation, first aid, or what to do if a young person goes missing.\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\u003ECheck - Stay alert\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReview risk assessments before and during activities, updating them if things change (e.g. weather, numbers or behaviour).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck if safety measures are actually working. Is everyone following the rules? Is supervision effective?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep a record of any incidents, near misses or equipment problems, and review the activity afterwards.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EAct \u2013 Learn and improve\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReport all incidents, injuries and near misses locally using the Purple Card process.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a short review after each activity. Share and celebrate what went well. Note what could be improved and what you need to change next time.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUpdate your risk assessments and safety practices ready for future activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShare what you\u2019ve learned with your Group or District so others can\u003Cbr\u003Ebenefit too.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake safety a regular item at section planning meetings.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemember: safety and adventure go together \u2013 Scouts is not risk free,\u003Cbr\u003Ebut risks should always be managed well.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 style=\u0022color: #24b755;\u0022\u003ESafety check spotting\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUse these hazard identifiers as a starting point as you carry out your risk\u003Cbr\u003Eassessment and create your controls. Add any hazards specific to the\u003Cbr\u003Eactivity, your location, or the people involved.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EFor all activities\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure adults understand and follow the Safeguarding Code of\u003Cbr\u003EConduct for Adults (Yellow Card).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIdentify your leader-in-charge.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave an agreed system in place for handing over young people between\u003Cbr\u003Eparents, carers and volunteers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a suitable supervision plan, including free-time and unstructured\u003Cbr\u003Eactivities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a plan for what to do in an emergency. Tell everybody how it\u003Cbr\u003Eworks.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut an InTouch process in place. Keep records updated including any\u003Cbr\u003Emedical, health or dietary information.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a suitable first aid kit and trained first aider available.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EIndoor and outdoor games\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure activities are suitable for the age and ability of participants.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EClearly explain rules and boundaries.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStore tables, chairs and equipment safely.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck floors and open spaces are free from slips and trips.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EMeetings outside your regular meeting place\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlan and carry out headcounts and regular check-ins.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut a plan in place if a person gets separated or lost.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIdentify and manage natural hazards (e.g. water, roads, terrain).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck if you need an activity permit.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMaintain adequate supervision and ratios.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EIndoor or outdoor nights away\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure a valid and appropriate Nights Away Permit holder is present\u003Cbr\u003Eand responsible.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIdentify fire exits and escape routes and keep them clear.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EComplete fire safety checks: test detectors, identify risks, and check\u003Cbr\u003Econtrols are in place including for carbon monoxide.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck sleeping accommodation is safe and accessible and assess\u003Cbr\u003Eoutdoor terrain to make sure it\u2019s suitable.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESet up cooking areas safely with fires and stoves that are stable,\u003Cbr\u003Esupervised, and well-ventilated.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECarry out regular checks and inspections on supervision, behaviour and\u003Cbr\u003Eany fixed, electrical or portal equipment that is in use.\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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