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Safeguarding and risk

What we all must do and what we must know to keep our members safe - including our code of conduct

Safety is paramount in guiding

It's important that all of our volunteers understand our code of conduct, and the processes we use to ensure the security of our membership. Get to know our safeguarding policy, how to handle disclosures and concerns, and how to stay safe online

What to do in an emergency

What to do, who to contact and how to deal with queries in case of an emergency

Concerns about girls

Understand what you should do if a girl in your unit makes a concerning disclosure

Concerns about volunteers

Understand what you should do if you have a safeguarding concern about a volunteer

Adult to child ratios

Avoid any safety issues by having the right number of adults present at your meeting

Managing risk

Everything you need to know about risk assessments

Recognising domestic abuse

Understand more about the signs of domestic abuse, and how we can help and support all our members

Unit safeguarding guidelines

Share these guidelines with visitors to your unit meetings - they cover the basics of keeping a meeting safe

Visitors to your meetings

Experts and enthusiasts can visit your meetings and help girls explore new topics. Use our checklist to do this safely

The web safe code for young members

Helping Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers use the internet safely