Behaviour Code – 17th Harrow Scout Group  – Beavers Section

We undertake to keep to the following behaviour code and understand that not doing so will result in a the name of the Beaver being added to our TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM. ‘We’ refers to all our Young People.

• We will come along to meetings regularly, on time and in proper uniform.
• We will come to meetings to enjoy ourselves and have fun, understanding that we all need to respect each other and the promises that we have made.
• We will join in and work as a team particularly when in our Lodges / Sixes / Patrols which we understand may not be grouped with existing friendship groups.
• We will listen to and respect each other.
• We will be inclusive to everyone, however they may appear to differ from us.
• We will be respectful and pay attention during quiet times, ceremonies or when a leader is talking.
• We will accept instructions from our Leaders / Lodge Leaders / Sixers / Patrol Leaders and Parent Helpers. We will ask politely if we do not understand.
• We will not deliberately break the rules, cheat or disrupt games/activities.
• We will change our behaviour when warned if we have not noticed ourselves.
• We will look after and respect equipment and property belonging to the Scout Group or other persons.
• We will never bully, harass or pick on anyone.
• Parents will communicate with the Leaders of the section if they know about any concerns or problems that might affect their child’s involvement or behaviour.
• Electronic devices* (excl. smart watches) must not be taken on camps, activities or to weekly meetings unless specifically authorised to in advance.
• Parents must take note of specific requirements for activities or camps, including kit requirements or items not to be brought.

* We are aware that some Scouts arrive for meetings alone and parents wish them to carry a mobile phone for safety reasons. In this specific situation, please ensure that the Scout is told that their phone is to be ‘switched off’ when they arrive at the meeting and not used until the session has concluded.

Parents or young individuals who believe they have been treated unfairly are encouraged to first discuss the matter with their Section Leader. If concerns persist, they may escalate the issue to the Group Leader Volunteer as a secondary step.

Examples of poor behaviour (not limited to):

• Unwanted physical contact with another member
• Disobedience
• Overly boisterous
• Bullying
• Selfish or deliberate acts not in the interest of the other members or Leaders
• Aggressiveness
• Consistent disinterest in the Scouting Laws, Promise and activities
• Using electronic devices during meetings (unless authorised to do so)
• Lying
• Cheating
• Being ungrateful or greedy
• Disrupting games by cheating or not accepting a decision (eg being ‘out’)
• Being disrespectful
• Engaging in the use of offensive, abusive, sexist, or racially derogatory language.
• Stealing
• Walking away from the group or activity location
• Risk-taking behaviour (activity-specific)

Example of good behaviour (not limited to):

• Following instructions well
• Good manners
• Patience, sharing and generosity
• Following the Scouting Law and promise
• Good self-control and awareness
• Eagerness to learn and interest in Scouting
• Showing enthusiasm even when the activity may not be our primary interest
• Cleaning up after activities
• Helping others
• Respecting others
• Arriving on time and in the correct uniform

Consistent good behaviour over a term will result in a review of the position of the Beavers name on the traffic light.

Consistent good behaviour will support the young person to achieve being a Lodge Seconder.

Notifications

Verbal Warning

If the behaviour of a young person, or group of young people is considered to have fallen below that stated in the ‘Behaviour Code’, the young person/s involved will be taken aside by a Leader and warned about their behaviour. The Leader may choose to give a time out to allow time to reflect on their behaviour and for the safety/enjoyment of others.

The young person/s will be told that if the behaviour does not improve, if it is the first incident, their name will be added to the traffic light in the ‘RED’ position..

The Leader will talk to the parents at the end of the meeting to establish a possible underlying cause. If this is not possible during the evening, contact will be made via email at the Leader’s earliest convenience. This will also be recorded on OSM.

Should inappropriate behaviour continue, the name of the Beaver will move to the AMBER position of the traffic light.
The Beaver has the opportunity to improve their behaviour over the next few weeks.
However, if inappropriate behaviour continues, their name will move to the GREEN position of the traffic light.
At this point, GREEN = GO and their place will be offered to someone else on the waiting list.