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RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
GROUP GENERAL POLICIES - General information about how the Group is managed (this document is under review and we are endeavouring to get the latest version agreed)- if you wish to see the current document please contact us.
CODE OF CONDUCT - We expect that all volunteers and young people will act in accordance with the Scout Association Fundamentals for scouting as follows:
The Promise and Law
The Scout Promise and Law are the simple way in which we help young people and adults to remember and think about the fundamentals of Scouts. It’s therefore vital that every member considers the Promise and discusses its meaning before making the Promise and being invested into Scouts. There are four versions of the Promise appropriate to different age groups. There’s one for Squirrels, one for Beavers, one for Cubs, and one Scouts, Explorers, Network and adults. Each version is written to be appropriate to the broad level of understanding of each of the age groups within the movement. There are various word choices in the Promise to reflect different faiths and those of no faith. All versions of the Promise can be found here
The Purpose of Scouting
Scouts exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Our Scout Values
As Scouts, we are guided by these values:
Integrity: We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.
Respect: We have self-respect and respect for others.
Care: We support others and take care of the world in which we live.
Belief: We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Cooperation: We make a positive difference; we cooperate with others and make friends.
The Scout Method
Scouts takes place when young people, in partnership with adult volunteers, work together based on the values of Scouts and:
The Scout Law
Adult and youth members show their Scouts' Values within the seven Scout laws:
The Promise and Law
The Scout Promise and Law are the simple way in which we help young people and adults to remember and think about the fundamentals of Scouts. It’s therefore vital that every member considers the Promise and discusses its meaning before making the Promise and being invested into Scouts. There are four versions of the Promise appropriate to different age groups. There’s one for Squirrels, one for Beavers, one for Cubs, and one Scouts, Explorers, Network and adults. Each version is written to be appropriate to the broad level of understanding of each of the age groups within the movement. There are various word choices in the Promise to reflect different faiths and those of no faith. All versions of the Promise can be found here
The Purpose of Scouting
Scouts exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Our Scout Values
As Scouts, we are guided by these values:
Integrity: We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.
Respect: We have self-respect and respect for others.
Care: We support others and take care of the world in which we live.
Belief: We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Cooperation: We make a positive difference; we cooperate with others and make friends.
The Scout Method
Scouts takes place when young people, in partnership with adult volunteers, work together based on the values of Scouts and:
- enjoy what they are doing and have fun;
- take part in activities indoors and outdoors;
- learn by doing;
- share in spiritual reflection;
- take responsibility and make choices;
- undertake new and challenging activities; and
- make and live by their Promise.
The Scout Law
Adult and youth members show their Scouts' Values within the seven Scout laws:
- A Scout is to be trusted.
- A Scout is loyal.
- A Scout is friendly and considerate.
- A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
- A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
- A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
- A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.
SAFE GUARDING - "Where ever we go, what ever we do, we put young people's safety and wellbeing first". All you need to know is here
Safety of our infrastructure, equipment, activities, the public, volunteers and young people is held in high regard. If you wish to see any of our risk assessments please ask.
The Scout Association provides all adult volunteers with a 'Yellow Card' and all Explorer Scout Young Leaders with an 'Orange Card' which act as a reminder of their training in staying safe and safeguarding and a 'Green Card' which covers policy on Scouting and Alcohol.
Safety of our infrastructure, equipment, activities, the public, volunteers and young people is held in high regard. If you wish to see any of our risk assessments please ask.
The Scout Association provides all adult volunteers with a 'Yellow Card' and all Explorer Scout Young Leaders with an 'Orange Card' which act as a reminder of their training in staying safe and safeguarding and a 'Green Card' which covers policy on Scouting and Alcohol.
CONSTITUTION - Mersea Island Scout Group adopt the Scout Association UK policies (POR). The constitution is available to view here
GDPR - Scout Association Policy available to view here
REGISTRERED CHARITY No: 269182 Charity Commission for England & Wales
Data Protection Policy Guidance from Scout Association
1st Mersea Island Scout Group is a Charity registered in England and Wales No: 269182
1st Mersea Island Scout Group is a Charity registered in England and Wales No: 269182
