{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPolicy Organisation and Rules\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAdults must \u003Cstrong\u003Enot\u003C/strong\u003E consume alcohol when they\u0027re directly responsible for young people on a Scouts activity. They mustn\u0027t permit young people, aged under 18\u00A0years, to consume alcohol on Scouts activities.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAlcohol\u0027s a part of many people\u2019s lives, regardless of whether they consume it. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe issues alcohol raises aren\u0027t just about the effect it has on health. Drinking alcohol can have associated hazards. The level of risk depends on who\u0027s drinking, how much and in what situation.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDrinking any amount of alcohol has effects on the physical co-ordination of the body and can seriously slow down judgement and reaction time.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWithin minutes of being consumed, alcohol\u0027s absorbed into the blood stream and reaches the brain, where there\u0027s an immediate impairment of brain function. It takes an hour for the adult body to process one unit of alcohol.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYoung people find out about alcohol by trying it themselves, observing others and through information from parents, at school and via the media, through advertising and so on.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E As an adult in Scouts, you\u0027re a role model for young people. Young people are impressionable and will inevitably be influenced by those adults they respect. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDrinking alcohol may not mean adults set a bad example to young people. However, in certain circumstances doing so has the potential to place adults in a compromising position with regard to their responsibilities for safeguarding and their duty of care.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Scout Association\u2019s Safety Policy\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Scout Association has a key policy, which requires Scouting to be provided in a safe manner without risk to health, so far as is reasonably practicable. All adults need to be physically and mentally fit to undertake their responsibilities in this area. When responsible for young people, adults must \u003Cstrong\u003Enot\u003C/strong\u003E drink alcohol.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/2a-key-policies/#2.4\u0022 title=\u00222. Key Policies\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#2.4\u0022\u003EPolicy Organisation and Rules 2.4\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdults must not consume alcohol when they are directly responsible for young people on a Scouting activity and must not permit young people (aged under 18 years) to consume alcohol on Scouting activities.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EDuring Scouts events that are attended by under-18s, the following should apply:\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUnder 18s must not consume alcohol under any circumstances.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAt any one time there should be the correct ratio of responsible adults who must not consume alcohol, a minimum of two people, and risk assessments in place depending on the size and nature of the event.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn general, adults should not consume alcohol in the presence of under-18\u0027s. It\u0027s accepted though that this might occur in certain circumstances, such as at fundraising and social events. This should be addressed by the risk assessment.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf adults are to consume alcohol, this should be in an area separate from young people. There should be a clearly defined adult only area to which young people don\u0027t have access when practicable. It\u0027s accepted this may not always be possible, such as at certain fundraising and social events. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdults who do consume alcohol should be mindful of the need to follow the Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults (\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022\u003EYellow Card\u003C/a\u003E) at all times, even if they\u0027re not directly responsible for young people.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsideration should be given to the effects alcohol can have and how it may affect an individual\u2019s ability to fulfil their Scouts duties. This should form part of the risk assessment. For example, if someone drinks excessively in an evening, they may be ineffective in performing duties the following morning.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsideration should also be given to running alcohol-free events and to the cultural and religious needs of all\u0026nbsp;those taking part.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScout Network members are adults and must follow the same guidance as adult volunteers.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll young people and adults should be aware of the standards of behaviour expected of them. Best practice is to draw up codes of conduct in advance of events.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYoung people and adults should be helped to understand the issues associated with alcohol and how to access information and advice to make informed decisions.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Good practice"}]}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Read more on Scouting and alcohol","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Green Card sets out our policy on alcohol for all adults involved in Scouts.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Scouting and alcohol","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/scouting-and-alcohol/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#23a950","title":"Green Card - Scouting and alcohol","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOur facts provided are courtesy of the Institute of Alcohol Studies and Alcohol Concern. 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