Organisation Safe from Harm requirements on the Data Portal

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Safe from Harm requirements

 

Providing a safe and inclusive environment in Scouting for all children, young people, and adults is one of the Scout Movement’s highest priorities, and is a membership requirement for all National Scout Organizations (NSOs). This membership requirement was approved by the 2021 World Scout Conference to include in the WOSM Constitution Article V.5.e.

Safe from Harm Self-Assessment

To help NSOs comply with this requirement, all NSOs are required to complete the Safe from Harm Self-Assessment through the digital tool (you can find more information on how to use the digital tool through this support article) or by taking the Safe from Harm WOSM Assessment. This submission follows a triennial cycle.

The self-assessment enables NSOs to:

  • Review and evaluate their safeguarding structures, policies, and procedures
  • Assess educational and training programmes related to safeguarding and child protection
  • Identify areas of improvement and action points for strengthening safeguarding measures

As part of this process, NSOs are required to submit their National Safe from Harm Policy, National Safeguarding Reporting Procedure and appoint a National Safe from Harm Coordinator as part of their annual reporting to WOSM through the Data Portal.

The Safe from Harm widget on the Data Portal is a space to bring together important aspects of these Safe from Harm membership requirements that have been identified as needed by all organisations to help meet the minimum standard expected to ensure a safe environment for all in Scouting.

More information on the Safe from Harm membership requirements and conducting a self-assessment can be accessed through resources on the Safe from Harm service page.

 
 
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