When using technology during a meeting or taking part in an online meeting the following should always be followed:
Young people
- Write emails and online messages carefully and politely; as they could be forwarded or seen by someone not intended.
- Know that people you meet online may not be who they say they are. If someone online suggests meeting up, then immediately talk to an adult.
- Know that bullying in any form (on and offline) is not tolerated.
- Do not deliberately upload or add any images, video, sounds or text that could upset, threaten the safety of or offend anyone.
- Always protect personal information online.
- Speak to an adult you trust if something happens to either yourself or another member which makes me feel worried, scared or uncomfortable.
- Always follow the Code of Conduct.
- Ensure you have read and talked about these rules with my parents/carers.
Parent/Carer
- Read and talk about these rules with your child.
- Read and talk about the Code of Conduct with your child.
- Read and always follow the Young People First Code of Practice (yellow card) when involved in Scouting activities.
- Ensure you appropriately monitor your child’s internet use and have the appropriate parental controls in place on all devices.
Leaders
- Take responsibility for the security of setting systems and the data they use or have access to.
- Model good practice when using technology.
- Embed online safety into programme delivery, wherever possible.
- Have an awareness of a range of online safety issues and how they may be experienced by the young people in their care.
- Identify online safety concerns and take appropriate action.
- Always follow the Young People First Code of Practice (yellow card) including having a minimum of 2 adults present during online meetings.
