Safeguarding

A clear and comprehensive guide to safe youth work practice, including child protection policies, health and safety and employment law.

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Policies and Procedures
Develop a suite of policy documents to meet your group's specific needs, including guidance and samples for a Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, Confidentiality and Data Protection Policy and more.

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The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
A guide to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for youth workers and youth groups, including information on what qualifies as regulated work and how to obtain scheme membership.

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Health & Safety
A guide to health and safety for youth workers and youth groups, including an explanation of legal obligations and the duty of care, as well as sample health and safety policy and procedure documents.

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Employment Law
A host of information for voluntary management committees, including sample contracts of employment, sessional worker contracts, an employee handbook and guidance on equality legislation. These resources can be accessed with Youth Scotland membership.

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