Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of every young person in our group comes first.

115th Ballinteer Scout Group is committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment for every child and young person in our care. We follow Scouting Ireland's safeguarding policies in full.

Our commitments

  • All adult leaders in our group are Garda vetted before working with young people.
  • All leaders complete Scouting Ireland's safeguarding training, including the "On My Honour" programme.
  • We follow Scouting Ireland's ratios policy to ensure adequate adult supervision at all times.
  • We operate a code of behaviour that protects the dignity and safety of every member.
  • Any concern about a child's welfare is taken seriously and acted on promptly.

If you have a concern

If you have a concern about the welfare of a child in our group, please contact us immediately at ballinteer115scouts@gmail.com.

You can also contact Scouting Ireland's Safeguarding team directly:

If a child is in immediate danger, contact the Garda Síochána on 999 or 112 first.

Scouting Ireland policies

Full safeguarding policies are published by Scouting Ireland and apply to all Scout groups in Ireland: