Parents, carers and the public

Safeguarding information for parents

• How will you keep my child safe?
• Do leaders undertake safeguarding training?
• Who has access to the data on OSM?

New to Scouting

• How do I join Scouts?
• How much does it cost to join Scouts?
• Why do Scouts wear a uniform? Where can I buy one?
• Where is my local scout group?
• How do I volunteer as an adult?
• What do Scouts do?

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Programme

• Who should deliver the Explorer Scout Young Leader Scheme (ESYLS) modules?
• Where can I find out more about Explorer Scout Young Leaders and the Young Leader Scheme?
• Where can find the requirements for the activity badges?
• Where on the uniform does this badge go?
• Can activities outside of Scouts count towards badges?

Inclusion and accessibility

• Can Childcare vouches be used for Scouting?
• How do I support members with additional needs?
• Who can join Scouts? Can I join Scouts?
• My child has additional needs, can they join?
• Is Scouts a faith-based organisation?

Complaints

• I have some concerns about a leader or a group. How do I make a complaint?