Information for parents

Scouting offers fun, challenge and adventure to nearly 400,000 young people in the UK.   We know that young people thrive in safe surroundings. We are therefore committed to ensuring that Scouting is both enjoyable and safe for everyone who takes part.

As a parent or carer, you will have questions about how we achieve this, and we hope to provide the answers in our ‘Safe and Sound’ leaflet. If you still have other questions, please call our Scout Information Centre on 0845 300 1818 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Safe and Sound Parent information leaflet can be viewed by clicking Safe and Sound leaflet (PDF) or by viewing below.