Safeguarding

All our Safeguarding policies, procedures, template forms and resources to help you make sure your groups maintain good safeguarding practice.

Safeguarding at Woodcraft Folk includes everything we do to ensure that children are supported effectively as they grow and develop, as well as how we will respond if a child or young person is believed to be at risk. Woodcraft Folk is part of the National Safeguarding Youth Forum, enabling us to share best practice with the wider youth work sector.

Group leaders and Local Safeguarding Leads can find more detailed operational guidance in the Resources section of Groop or in the Resource Drive (login required).

If you are concerned about child, young person or adult working within our organisation please contact safeguarding@woodcraft.org.uk.

Training requirements for volunteers:

We require that Group/District Co-ordinators and Local Safeguarding Leads complete the NYA course called “Safeguarding in a Youth Work Setting” (this is the free version, there’s also a “CPD accredited” version that has a cost attached)
We recommend that other volunteers complete the “Basic Introduction to Safeguarding for Volunteer Youth Workers”

Click the button below to access the NYA’s Safeguarding hub, create a login using the ‘Youth Work One’ option and go to the “SHOP’ to select the free training option.

Volunteer Training

FAQ

Read our Frequently Asked Questions for parents, carers and volunteers about how we keep young people safe at Woodcraft Folk

Safeguarding Policy

Read Woodcraft Folk's safeguarding policy, which sets out roles, responsibilities and expectations for our volunteers

Our safeguarding resources:

Safeguarding Pocket Guide

Dowload our pocket guide to safeguarding for volunteers to make sure key information about staying...

Local Safeguarding Leads Induction

This session is aimed local Safeguarding leads who are new to their role or for...

Camping checklist and minimum expectations for overnight trips

Watch our webinar on how to prepare for a safe, engaging and enjoyable camp or...

DBS online system for Membership Secretaries - Know Your People

Information to help you access the online DBS system and verify an application.

Applying for a DBS Certificate - Know Your People

If you want to volunteer with us and work with our children and young people,...

Safeguarding Policy

Woodcraft Folk’s Safeguarding Policy must be followed by everyone, and across all the organisation’s activities,...

PVG & Screening webinar

This webinar is aimed at Scottish Membership Secretaries. The online video takes you through the...

Supporting young people with additional needs

This online session is aimed at group leaders and helpers. The webinar covers inclusion, reasonable...

Transport to Camps & Residentials

Advice on transporting volunteers, young people and equipment to your campsite or residential venue

Gas Safety Guidance

Advice for groups on the safe use of bottled gas (LPG cylinders) for cooking at...

If you can’t find what you are looking for, please email info@woodcraft.org.uk