Discipline and Behaviour Policy
In each of our sections, we expect a high standard of behaviour.
In order to ensure everyone can enjoy themselves and are safe, a certain level of discipline is necessary. Some examples are being quiet during flag break and closing ceremony, listening when someone else is speaking, acting sensibly in taking part in activities and being careful of Scout possessions and property and others.
Many of our games and activities require everyone to play fairly if they are to work and be enjoyable. With energetic fast moving young people it is important that we do not allow a few to disrupt things for everyone else in a potentially harmful way. The Scout Troop themselves have an anti-bullying charter in place, failure to adhere to this will result in your Scout being asked to leave. This charter is drawn up by the Scouts themselves on a yearly basis.
Some of our activities require special safety considerations, and our young people must obey relevant instructions from leaders, young leaders or adult helpers.
If we consider that a particular individual’s behaviour is not acceptable, and this continues after they have been asked to stop, consideration will be given by the Scout Leader to approach parents to assist in behaviour issues. Under normal circumstances we will adopt a Yellow Card/Red card system. The first stage is for the individual to ‘take 5’ and sit in the back room (or similar) for 5 minutes as a sort of ‘sin bin’. If their behaviour continues to be anti-social/rude/dangerous, the Beaver/Cub/Scout will be given a Yellow Card, and the parents will be contacted to let them know, and explain the consequences.
If at any point in the future the behaviour fall below acceptable standards the child will be issued a Red card (there isn’t a 2nd yellow card), and will be expelled from the Group. Subs will be refunded pro-rated.
Any alternative or further action required will be a matter of discussion with the parent, Section Leadership team and Group Scout Leader, but the Group retain the right to not keep a young person as a member of the Group.
