Leader Training

To be a volunteer, you must complete mandatory training. These are Safeguarding, Safety and GDPR, as well as First Aid. This is only the compulsory training that a leader has to do. At 1st Dartford, we have many leaders who have many years of experience in scouting and lots of training, for example, in how to support Young People with additional needs better.

All volunteers have a code of practice called the Yellow card; young Leaders also have their version called the Orange Card.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

All adults in Scouting are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for all leaders and Executive committee members. This is a Government vetting check to ensure that a person is fit and proper to be working with children.

Risk Assessments

In the interest of safety, We as Scouts make a risk assessment for every activity and game so that everyone involved can know how to reduce risks and keep everybody safe.

Photographs

When out on Group, District or County events, your child's image may be taken and used in publications or websites. By taking your child to the event, you permit their image to be used in this way. If you do not want your child's image to be taken or used, please inform your leader before an event.

Data protection and GDPR

The Scout Association in the United Kingdom is a membership organisation. To enable it to operate and communicate with its Members, it is necessary to maintain records. The only data that we would hold would be;

Name and contact details

Length and periods of service (and absence from service)

Details of the training you receive

Details of your experience, qualifications, occupation, skills and any awards you have received

Details of Scouting events and activities you have taken part in

Details of next of kin

Age/date of birth

Details of any health conditions

Details of disclosure checks

Any complaints we have received about the member

Details about your role(s) in Scouting

Details about your membership status

Race or ethnic background and native languages

Religion

Nationality

The Data Protection Act 2018 covers the protection and rights of individuals (including children) concerning the personal details held by organisations.

In addition, certain information is classed by the law as Sensitive Personal Data. This may include information about health, disabilities, and religious beliefs in a scouting context. The first two would be held to ensure that Leaders are prepared for emergencies and ensure safety for all members. The information about religious beliefs helps us ensure that appropriate arrangements are made if necessary.

None of the information provided to the group will be passed to any third parties outside the Scout Movement without your consent. You can give your consent by completing the question on the form.

For more information about data protection and GDPR within Scouting, Click here to be taken to the main Scouts website that has more information.