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The Aim of Scouting
in Balfron is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
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scout welfare
and safety_
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It is the policy of
the Scout Association to safeguard the welfare
of all members by protecting them from physical,
sexual and emotional harm, This is one
reason why a uniformed leader and indeed any
form of 'helper' or leader at the group. has to
complete a form which is sent to the local
District Commissioner where checks are made to
ensure the individuals are suitable to work with
young people. Unformed leaders have to
attend an appointments committee before being
awarded their warrant; they also have to
attend a serious of training courses incl basic
First Aid, Safety etc before they gain their
'Wood Badge.'
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The section leader
has overall responsibilities for the
activities that section takes part in and
specialised help may be sought from
instruction specially trained in a particular
Activity such as First Aid, Climbing etc. and
although run independently there are close links
with all sections the Group. The group
Scout Leader (Peter Neal) provides support for
all sections.
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An important appeal of Scouting
is the provision of such adventurous activities such as
Climbing, Canoeing etc and the Scout Association has strict
rules regarding these activities and, when appropriate,
trained instructors are used for these activities..
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Finally all leaders have to
follow and abide by the Rules and Guidelines laid down in
the Scout Association Publication Policy,
Organisation & Rules' (POR)
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