There's nothing more important than the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in Girlguiding
It's important for both volunteers, the Girlguiding Birmingham team and parents to know our Safeguarding and risk policies. Follow the links to the Girlguiding website to find out more.
For an urgent safeguarding issue, please call the safeguarding team on 0207 834 6242 ext. 3037 or the out of hours phone on 07508 032997. The out-of-hours phone line is for emergencies only, and is in operation 5pm-10pm Monday-Friday and 9am-10pm Saturday and Sunday.
For non-urgent advice, please contact Janice Price, County Commissioner cc@girlguidingbirmingham.org.uk
or the Girlguiding Midlands safeguarding team sga2@girlguiding-midlands.org.uk
Adult to child ratios
Avoid any potential safety issues by being aware to have the right number of adults present at your meetings
Communication Passports
Some young people may find it difficult to tell their leaders how they need to be supported. Communication passports are simple resources you can use with girls who have autism or learning disabilities. They give young people an informal way to tell you all about themselves – without the need to communicate verbally.
Notification of accident or incident form
This form should be completed by an adult member of Girlguiding as soon as possible after an accident or incident
Safe space training
Girlguiding have created training to assist and help you create an environment within your units where your girls can have fun, grow and learn in an environment where they feel safe and secure.