Policies

As a member of The Scout Association, Weald Scout District is governed by the principals contained within a document called Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR), a copy of which can be downloaded from the link below.  It defines the structure of Scouting in the UK and provides information about its management and training, underpinning the rules for the Association.  POR should be the first point for clarification of rules and requirements in Scouting.  POR must be followed at all times.

Download from: Policy, Organisation and Rules

Key policies

While there are numerous differences between the sections to suit the age of the young people in them, there are some aspects of Scouting that are consistent whether you are a Beaver or an adult member.  The six key policies are fundamental to the Movement and the way things should be run.  Generally there is a lot of flexibility in the way that Scouting can be delivered, but the key policies provide a framework within which we offer safe and inclusive Scouting, in line with our Purpose and Values.  For these reasons it is expected that they will be followed at all times.  The key policies are:

• Anti-bullying policy
• Child protection policy
• Development policy
• Equal opportunities policy
• Religious policy
• Safety policy

Alternatively you could read the key policies in full by downloading: Key Policies