Leader Safeguarding Awareness - 04-01-2012

The new Safeguarding awareness training will be run in our district shortly.  The details are as follow.
 
Location: 2nd Coatbridge Scout Hall
Date: Wednesday 18th January 2012
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.

This year, the theme for the safeguarding training is:
Recognising and dealing with cases of bullying in your section.
Recognising and dealing with cases of child abuse in members of the Group/Movement.
Recognising and dealing with inappropriate behaviour by adults and young people in the Group.
Recognising unsafe practises and identifying alternative solutions.

There will be a brief update on the procedures to be followed by adults in The Scout Association.
The format is a brief PowerPoint presentation and discussion groups so that leaders can share ideas
All leaders are required to complete this course. Make sure that all your section leaders are informed.
 
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
 
To confirm attendance to this course please complete the form on the following link http://clydescouts.org.uk/event-safeguarding_awareness_training___calder_district.html or email, text or call the DC