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Rules of membership of the 3rd Upminster Scout Group
1. When joining the 3rd Upminster Scout Group your child will become
a member of the Scout movement and the parents/guardians will become
a member of the group.
2. All members of the group must help at events, activities, meeting
nights and committees (see rule5)
3. All children will be expected to attend meeting nights, Church
parades,
St Georges parade. In the event that the child attends another club
when
church parade is on then, in agreement with the leader and on production
of a signed note from the relevant Church or Club Manager, the Leader
will agree which parades must be attended.
4. Conduct and behaviour should be in line with the scout movement
promise. All children will be expected to show respect to their
peers and Leaders/Helpers. A Red Card system will apply where inappropriate
behaviour is exhibited. Unruly behaviour including bullying will
first be addressed with the child, then the parents/guardians and
a resolution made. If this is unsuccessful then exclusion, although
unwanted, may be applied in either specific activities or permanently
5. Every parent/guardian will serve a minimum of 1 year as one
of an Exec member, adult helper, stores helper or part of leadership
team. Parent/guardian helpers must complete the CRB Check form.
As a Group Member, this help may be offered to any Section within
the Group.
6. Full Uniform will be required at all meetings and Events unless
otherwise directed by the Leaders.
7. When dropping off your child, the following rules apply:
a. Beavers
Parents/Guardians are required to sign their child in on arrival.
If another adult is to collect the child, this must be notified
to the Warranted Leader at dropping off time.
b. Cubs
Parents/Guardians are required to sign ensure that their child is
received by a Warranted Leader. If another adult is to collect the
child, this must be notified to the Warranted Leader at dropping
off time.
c. Scouts
Scouts are required to sign in. Parents/Guardians are required to
ensure that there are sufficient Warranted Leaders and Helpers prior
to leaving their child.
d. Leader - Child ratios (number of adults to children)
For appropriate safety, the adult - child ration must be
Beavers (Under 8) 1 - 6
Cubs/Scouts 1 - 8
Outdoor events will have reduced ratios as determined by the activity.
8. Parents/Guardians must meet with the Section Leader on the first
meeting of the Scout Year (September start) for both Cubs and Scouts.
Beavers Parents/Guardians will meet the Section Leader on their
child's joining the Section.
9. Communication of changes of Meeting venue/purpose will be advised
through notified methods. This may include the use of Internet.
Where the notified method is not available to you, you must advise
the Section Leader how best to make contact with you. Any changes
will be advised with a minimum of 24 hours notice.
10. The Executive Committee must comprise two parents/guardians
from each of the Sections, in addition to the formal offices within
the Executive.
Rules for the inclusion of Girls
1. Girls will be accepted into the Scout Group from September 2006.
2. Girls will be accepted at a meeting or event on the proviso that
there is at least one female helper or leader present. In the event
of there being no female helper or leader, the child will only be
permitted to stay if the parent/guardian agrees to stay too.
3. All events will be open to both boys and girls, but some activities
may be restricted due to particular circumstances that make co-ed
impractical or inappropriate.
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