Safeguarding & Safe Scouting Cards
Quick access to the current Safe Scouting Cards and safeguarding guidance for adults, Young Leaders, emergencies, alcohol and safety responsibilities.
Immediate risk of harm
Call 999 or 112 and ask for the police. Then tell the UK HQ Safeguarding Team that you have done this.
Report a safeguarding concern
All safeguarding concerns must be reported directly to the UK HQ Safeguarding Team as soon as possible, always within 24 hours.
Yellow Card
Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults
The code every adult in Scouts must follow, including how to respond to and report safeguarding concerns.
Purple Card
What to Do in an Emergency
The steps to follow in an emergency, including first aid, raising the alarm and reporting incidents.
Orange Card
Code of Conduct for Young Leaders
Safeguarding guidance for Young Leaders working with younger sections, including how to raise a concern.
Green Card
Scouting and Alcohol
The policy on alcohol for all adults involved in Scouts and the responsibilities of adults caring for young people.
Safety Checklist Cards
Role-specific safety checklists
Current checklists for Lead Volunteers and Team Leaders, Team Members, and Trustee Boards and their members.