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1st Chalfont St. Giles Scout Group Behaviour Policy

The 1st Chalfont St. Giles Scout Group Behaviour Policy is designed to provide a framework of the responsibilities for Leaders, parents and young people in the group.

The Leaders devote a considerable amount of their personal time to planning and preparing activities for your young people to give them opportunities to grow and develop through activities and games. The Leaders are all volunteers.

We accept that the children are not in school, however we do expect the same level of respect they would show to teachers/classmates to be displayed toward both the Leaders and other members within the group.

Our meetings are for a short period each week and it is unfair on everybody if time is disrupted trying to maintain control when a small number of individuals cause disruption.

The discipline procedures outlined in this policy will ultimately involve the parents as young people generally behave better when parents are informed. In the worst case scenario, a persistently disruptive young person will be asked to leave the group.

The basis of our policy is for the members to follow the PROMISE made when they were enrolled in the group and reconfirmed as they move up through the sections. Young people must also follow the guidelines of the Scout Method which is detailed later along with the Scout Association’s Safeguarding and Anti-Bullying policies.

As Scouts, we are guided by the following values:

Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal

Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others

Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live

Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes

Cooperation - We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends

A young person will not be invested unless they show that they understand the promise which usually takes several weeks. To support this, a young person will not be invested until a 4 week period has been completed (satisfactory attendance for 4 meetings). During this period, the young person will learn about Scouting, get to know the Leaders and learn about our Behaviour Policy.

We understand that some young people may have additional needs, (diagnosed or otherwise) and/or be experiencing difficult times in their lives. We need to know this information in advance, both in person and recorded on OSM, to enable us to better understand the potential behavioural challenges that may occur and support them in the best possible way. 

As volunteers, our Leaders may request additional information to support the young person and/or parent assistance during meetings. All information will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

As Leaders of Scouts, we are required to operate within the framework of the Scout Association’s Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR). The POR provides support and guidance to help us all run Scouting. This document is available for anyone to download and view at the Scout Association web site via the link below: 

Scouting’s Policy Organisation and Rules (POR)

The Leaders of the group will do their best to help your young person in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Behaviour Code

We undertake to keep to the following behaviour code and understand that not doing so will result in a Verbal warning, Yellow Card and then Red Card. ‘We’ refers to all our Young People.

• We will come along to meetings regularly, on time and in proper uniform.
• We will come to meetings to enjoy ourselves, have fun, understanding that we all need to respect each other and the promise that we have made.
• We will join in and work as a team particularly when in our Lodges / Sixes / Patrols which we understand may not be grouped with existing friendship groups.
• We will listen to and respect each other.
• We will be inclusive to everyone, however they may appear to differ from us.
• We will be respectful and pay attention during quiet times, ceremonies or when a leader is talking.
• We will accept instructions from our Leaders / Lodge Leaders / Sixers / Patrol Leaders and Parent Helpers. We will ask politely if we do not understand.
• We will not deliberately break the rules, cheat or disrupt games / activities.
• We will change behaviour when we are warned, if we have not already noticed ourselves.
• We will look after and respect equipment and property belonging to the Scout Group or other person.
• We will never bully, harass or pick on anyone.
• Parents will communicate with the Leaders of the section if they know about any concerns or problems that might affect their child’s involvement or behaviour.
• Electronic devices* (excl. smart watches) must not be taken on camps, activities or to weekly meetings unless specifically authorised to in advance.

- Parents must take note of specific requirements for activities or camps, including kit requirements or items not to be brought.

* We are aware that some Scouts arrive for meetings alone and parents wish them to carry a mobile phone for safety reasons. In this specific situation, please ensure that the Scout is told that their phone is to be ‘switched off’ when they arrive at the meeting and not used until the session has concluded.

If Parents or Young People feel they have been treated unfairly, they are welcome to speak to their Section Leader in the first instance or the Group Scout Leader in the second instance. The GSL can be contacted via gsl@csg-scouts.org.

1st Chalfont St. Giles Scout Group - Volunteers Required

Everyone involved with 1st Chalfont St Giles Scout Group are unpaid volunteers. As Young People go through their journey with the Scouts, parents provide vital support to keep the group going. This can be as leaders, as part of the Trustee Board, supporting our annual fireworks display or at weekly sessions. Without this support, we would be unable to provide all of the great activities that we offer. The roles that we need your support to fill are: