Welcome to the Safeguarding section of the Derbyshire Scout Association website.

It is here to help you with information and where to go for help and support in any areas of concern over Safeguarding.

The role of County Coordinator for Safeguarding is to support all Leaders - or any adult involved in Scouting - who, at any time, may have concerns or just need to talk over issues concerning Safeguarding.

If you are encountering problems with bullying, harassment, discrimination or just need to share your concerns - please contact the Safeguarding office by using the Contact form on the website.

Please do not put any detailed information about the problem, such as names, etc. Just give your contact details and a very brief outline of the problem. The County Coordinator will then get back to you as soon as possible.

Scout Association Publications

Young People First

Also known as the "Yellow Card".
The Yellow Card outlines a Code of good practice for Adults in Scouting, this can be downloaded from www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/child-protection/ypf.htm

Keeping Children Safe

This is designed for any adult in Scouting whose involvement brings them into contact with our youth membership - Leaders, Commissioners, Helpers, Skills Instructors, service crews, parent helpers, etc.

This short programme works by helping individuals increase their understanding of the unique role they play in keeping children safe from harm. This can be downloaded from www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/child-protection/kcs.htm

Please note that the cost of this course has now increased to £8

Liz Safeguarding Awareness Coordinator

	NSPCC Child Protection help line and useful free leaflets Tel: 0808 800 5000
	ChildLine Help with bullying and child protection Tel: 08000 1111
	NCH - the National Children's Charity
	KidSmart
	Bullying on-line Advice for parents, teachers and young people