Safeguarding Awareness Training - Gt. Western

Location: 24th Glasgow Scout Hall

Time: Please arrive for a 7.30pm prompt start. The evening will finish by no later than 10pm.

Uniform: There is no need for Scout Uniform.

What to bring: Notepad & pen.

The format is a brief PowerPoint presentation followed by discussion groups and case studies so that leaders can share ideas. Issues covered include:

• Bullying - preventative strategies, recognising the signs and how to deal with it
• Keeping young people safe - different forms of abuse, warning signs and procedure to report concerns
• Internet safety - online dangers for young people and guidance for leaders on use of social media
• Safeguarding code of practice - advice for leaders to stay safe, and recognising inappropriate behaviour by adults or young people in the group
• Resources and support - how to obtain resources, run a group activity and where to find help.

To apply to complete this course, click here - please note that there is no cost for this.

For more background information on why The Scout Association has introduced a requirement for Safeguarding Awareness Training, please click here to see an email that was sent to GSLs and Group Contacts -http://clyd.de/safeguarding