Home › Resources ›

Resources: safeguarding

Results 1 - 10 of 11

Staying Safe

You're in one of the main sections of Woodcraft Folk's New Group Journey training module. The most important points to remember are listed first, and following that is a fuller explanation of what you need to do in this area.

Safeguarding: relevant procedures and practices

Safeguarding our members is very important to Woodcraft Folk, and there are many useful documents to help us work safely and respond well to any concerns. Below are the information and procedures that guide our safeguarding, and useful forms for local groups and Districts to implement good practice.

Volunteer Policy

Below you will find our Volunteer Policy available for download.

This policy seeks to:

  • Identify how Woodcraft Folk involves and recruits volunteers;
  • Make a strong commitment to supporting diversity;
  • Clarify what volunteers can expect from Woodcraft Folk and in return what is expected of them;
  • Confirm volunteer selection and screening requirements; and
  • Signpost volunteers and volunteer co-ordinators to a range of policies and resources that have been designed to support their engagement within Woodcraft Folk on a local and national level.

Bitesize Staying Safe training plan

This training session is an introduction to safeguarding for group leaders and helpers. 

By the end of the session, new volunteers will:

Safeguarding: responding to concerns

Safeguarding our members is very important to Woodcraft Folk, and there are many useful documents to help us work safely and respond well to any concerns. Below is the information you need to act on safeguarding concerns in your group or District.

Please do not hesitate to contact safeguarding@woodcraft.org.uk for advice and support

Safeguarding policy and procedure

Below are Woodcraft Folk's Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Procedures. Please contact the Woodcraft Folk Office if you have any queries about these documents.   

Full safeguarding procedures and policies are available at www.woodcraft.org.uk/safeguarding.

Staying Safe - New Group Guidance Sheet

This guidance forms part of the New Group Journey resource.

You can download the information as a word document in the attachment below, or download the whole pack from the new group journey summary page. 

New Leader Training write up

Please, find attached an example write up of a new leader training weekend.

The training event included sessions on:

  • Games
  • Singing
  • Putting the aims and principles into practice
  • History of Woodcraft Folk
  • Safeguarding
  • Risk assessment
  • Impact and outcomes for children and young people
  • Programme planning

In the report you will find a series of useful website links.

Local safeguarding plans

Below are examples of District safeguarding plans. All Districts are required to create their own safeguarding plan - you can download the template for your District safeguarding plan below. Contact Debs McCahon if you need support to develop your safeguarding plan.