{"subTitle":"Adoption of a risk assessment approach for issues connected with a Scout premises is essential good practice to ensure that conditions are safe. This guidance takes you through a selection of common areas requiring safety checks and provides signposting to further guidance available.","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EEveryone owes a common law duty of care to not cause injury to another person or to damage another\u2019s property. In Scouting terms, for example, this might mean a Scout Group informing a party of volunteers about the potential hazards of their HQ during a spring cleaning day and about any hazards they may be introducing in the form of chemicals or equipment.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt would be hard to justify having lower standards of health, safety and welfare for volunteers compared to paid staff simply because the law may not demand it. Complying with health and safety regulations so far as is reasonably practicable will go a long way to ensuring that if an injury is sustained a Scout Group can defend itself against any action for compensation or criminal prosecution.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EThe term \u2018so far as is reasonably practicable\u2019 recurs throughout health and safety legislation. In broad terms this involves balancing the degree of risk or its potential seriousness against the money, time or trouble in minimising the risk. In other words, if the risk or likelihood of injury or harm is insignificant and it would be very expensive to take precautions, such measures are likely to be deemed not reasonably practicable.\u003Cbr /\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003EAdopting a risk assessment approach to manage your premises is essential, good practice to keep conditions safe.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Check out advice from Unity","body":"","link":{"name":null,"id":null,"url":"https://www.unityinsuranceservices.co.uk/blog/winter-buildings-maintenance","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Be prepared\u2026 winter is coming \u2013 around buildings","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"sections":[{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s vital that the risk assessment process is appreciated by those who manage the premises and have a legal responsibility for its user\u2019s safety. This is likely to be the Group, District or County Trustee Board even if the premises are a campsite and there is a separate management committee to look after the day-to-day operations. They may also have repairing responsibilities under lease or insurance agreements that need to be kept up and reviewed. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt\u0027s good practice for Trustee Boards to establish a system to enable Volunteers or other users to report any problems with premises that they may come across during their regular use of it. This might just be a log book kept at the HQ that someone checks regularly or, for more urgent repairs, the appropriate contact details.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe different types of premises most commonly found in Scouting are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGroup, District or County/Area headquarters\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMeeting places hired from a church or local authority\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGroup, District or County/Area Campsites\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"prev":null,"next":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/general-information/a-to-z-of-managing-your-premises/risk-assessment/","title":"Risk 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managing the hazards present will not only protect people but also your premises.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is Risk Assessment for a premises?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether crossing the road, or frying an egg, we all \u201Cdo\u201D risk assessment or safety checks. 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There are just five steps to a good risk assessment, fully explained in \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003ERisk Assessments\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/staying-safe-executive-committees/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying Safe - Executive Committees\u0022\u003ESafety Checklist for Trustee Boards\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will give you further guidance about the key areas where hazards need to be managed.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhere do I start?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/laxmku5d/example-risk-assessment-for-premises-november-24.doc\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Example RA Premises\u0022\u003Eexample premises risk assessment\u003C/a\u003E is not exhaustive but suggest some possible hazards, some associated risks and suggestions for appropriate control measures. Every Scout premises will be different but the only way to discover your hazards is to go and have a look. A physical inspection is required so that all the hazards and their associated risks are identified and appropriate control measures adopted and put into place.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWho should do the Risk Assessment?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis could be almost anyone, but ideally someone who has a reasonable ability to recognize the risks that may prevail on your premises. A parent with relevant experience in the workplace or just a friend of the Group with some time to give. The advantage of it not being a Volunteer (if possible) is that they are not a regular user and can pick up on things that sometimes get taken for granted because of familiarity. However, they will also need to understand the activities and how the premises are used. More than one person is a good idea. It spreads the workload and helps to spot things that one might miss.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn safety there is the recurring use of the phrase \u201Ca competent person\u201D. 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This ensures jobs are carried out in a coordinated manner, authorized by one person and can be properly controlled. For example this might prevent two groups of parents working on two different projects at your Scout HQ from putting each other in danger because one is repairing a bit of roof and the other decorating the room below.\u003Cbr /\u003EKeep records of any works or maintenance carried out. This helps to prove, if needed, how regularly the premises is maintained and allows you to plan what needs to be done. 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As part of this, talk to everyone involved and make sure they know the plans.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe recommend reviewing these points below:\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003ERisk assessments: do they consider the low probability, but high impact of someone trying to cause harm?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003ESecurity arrangements: Are any in place, effective and communicated?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003EEmergency procedures: Are there any in place and regularly reviewed?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003ECommunication: Are contacts up to date? Is this in line with the InTouch process?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00224\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200443896 BCX0\u0022\u003EClimate: Consider the local social climate, is there any advice from local authorities/police? Be prepared to cancel meetings, activities or camps at short notice. Be sensitive and take concerns seriously.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EPractical considerations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EAs each circumstance is unique, here are some ideas to think about an effective review of your premises.\u0026nbsp; We understand that not all points will be achievable, do whatever is reasonably practicable\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhere are your entrance and exit points? How many will you have to consider?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhat are the primary doors in use? Do these self-lock when they shut? (how will you make sure they don\u2019t lock you out).\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EHow do you monitor or control the arrival and departure process? Is it possible to have a leader stand at the door as people enter and exit?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003ECan a password be introduced for adults that the leaders don\u2019t know, when collecting young people?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EAt the end of your session, remind all young people not to leave unless the correct person is there to collect them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00226\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003ERun through a scenario with your volunteers to ensure all aspects are covered.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf you own your premises, consider:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00227\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhat ways are there to secure your boundary line; is it possible to fit locks on gates (allowing for safe emergency escape)? Is there a perimeter fence and is it an appropriate height?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00228\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EIs it possible to put motion detecting lights in areas considered a higher risk?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00229\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003ECan door chimes or a simple door alarm be fitted to doors to monitor the opening and closing of the primary door, or any doors that are out of sight?\u0026nbsp; This can also help with wandering section members.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou should think about these options with the fire risk assessment, and ask fire safety experts if needed: If there is a fence around the building that can be locked, you might stop intruders from getting in. But there must also be a safe way out, like a push bar or button on the gate, so everyone can get to the fire assembly point if there\u0027s a fire.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EGood practice:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u002210\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EConsider contacting your County Safety Advisor for extra support.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u002211\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EOther local Scout groups in your group/district/county may have implemented measures, it is useful to share for good practice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u002212\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW107550302 BCX0\u0022\u003EConsider engaging with external youth services in the area to review local strategies that have been used.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Image top","cta":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERUN\u003C/strong\u003E to a place of safety. This is a far better option than to surrender or negotiate. If there\u2019s nowhere to go, then\u2026\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHIDE\u003C/strong\u003E It\u2019s better to hide than to confront. Remember to turn your phone to silent and turn off vibrate. Barricade yourself in if you can. Then finally and only when it is safe to do so\u2026\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW137098518 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETELL\u003C/strong\u003E the police by calling 999.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ffe627","title":"In the very rare event of an incident: Run, Hide, Tell","image":"/media/zuafpypr/b2ap3_large_run-hide-tell-2.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dbdb7c031a1430","imageFocus":"","imageId":85732,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW136903062 BCX0\u0022\u003ESecurity should not compromise safety, such as your ability to evacuate in event of a fire or other emergency.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/5gbpdsdl/ra-example-security-jun-26.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Example risk assessment - security\u0022\u003EExample risk assessment - Security\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ffe627","title":"Remember","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EMartyn\u2019s law\u0026nbsp;(The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill) was passed into legislation in 2025. This may impact some of the things we do, and we are committed to providing clear support for those with qualifying Scout \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/sites/default/files/2026-02/Infographic%20Scope-Premises%20NM%20HD%20WEB%20%28002%29.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Premises flowchart\u0022\u003Epremises \u003C/a\u003Eand \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/sites/default/files/2026-02/CS%20NM%20Infographic%20Scope-%20Events%20%5BWEB%5D.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Events flowchart\u0022\u003Eevents\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.protectuk.police.uk/sites/default/files/2026-02/CSNMInfographicScope-Events[WEB].pdf\u0022\u003E. \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe government guidance, which will set out what organisations will be required to do, is not yet in place - \u003Cstrong\u003Epremises and events are not yet required by law to comply\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWe would encourage you to start preparing by thinking about how to expand your risk assessment for safety and safeguarding to include security. You may be approached to buy certain products, advice, or services that say they can guarantee future Martyn\u2019s Law compliance - right now, that is very unlikely to be a wise investment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/rkjcsg4u/martyns-law-comms-sheet-sep-2026.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESecurity and Martyn\u0027s Law - The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/media/rkjcsg4u/martyns-law-comms-sheet-sep-2026.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Martyns Law Comms Sheet Sep 2026\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003E (Scouts - Safety Team flyer - updated Sep 26)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EHere are some useful links to help you prepare:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli 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