Our policies

2nd South Petherton Scout Group is part of The Scout Association in the UK. As a member of the national organisation, we are governed by the Scout Association’s Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR). POR sets out the standards, procedures and expectations that apply to every Scout Group in the UK. These national rules ensure that Scouting is safe, consistent and legally compliant across the movement.

Alongside national policies, the Group has its own local policies and governance documents. These reflect how we apply POR in our local context and how we manage the day-to-day running of the Group. They allow us to set clear expectations, support volunteers and ensure consistent practice across all Sections.

Fair treatment and equal opportunities

These set expectations across Scouting for respectful behaviour, explain how to raise and resolve concerns, and show how we consistently recruit and select the right volunteers so everyone is safe, included and well‑supported.

Using, storing and sharing personal data

These explain how digital tools must be used to protect people’s information and keep systems secure nationally.

Keeping people safe

These national policies explain how the organisation keeps people safe, listens when something goes wrong and acts openly and responsibly.

Running the Group

These show how our local group is governed, how decisions are made fairly, and how risks and money are managed responsibly.

Constitution of 2nd South Petherton Scout Group
Conflict of interest policy and register of interests
Group risk register
Finance policy

Including, protecting, and supporting people

These set expectations for positive behaviour, explain how we keep everyone safe, and show how we make sure our group is welcoming and inclusive.

Group inclusion policy
Waiting list policy
Relational behaviour and anti‑bullying policy
Harmful substances policy
Bladed tools policy
Mobile phone and digital devices policy

Using information and communicating safely

These explain how personal information is handled locally, how photos and online content are managed, and how digital tools are used safely and responsibly.

Data retention and privacy policy
Social media policy
Photography and filming policy