The SCA has a number of policies applicable to Child Protection and a series of associated guidelines. These policies and guidelines apply to SCA activities, including those of staff, volunteer committees and SCA events. SCA Affiliated Clubs are required to have in place their own child protection policy and guidelines or to formally adopt the SCA policy and guidelines. The policies and guidelines have been produced in conjunction with the Safeguarding in Sport Service (a partnership between Children 1st and sportscotland).

Policies

• SCA Child Protection Policy
• SCA Safe Handling Policy
• SCA Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy

Guidelines 

• SCA Child Protection Guidelines
• Appointment and Selection Guidelines for Regulated Work in the SCA 
• Appointment and Selection Flowcharts for Regulated Work in the SCA
• Appointment and Selection Flowcharts for Regulated Work in Affiliated Clubs
• Responding to Concerns or Allegations 

Forms

• Partnership with Parents form - PDF or Word - for parents of children involved in SCA activities (e.g. Development Squads, events)
• Registration and Application Form - PDF or Word - for individuals who applying to an SCA position (paid or unpaid) where the role is deemed to be 'Regulated Work'
• Self Declaration Form- PDF or Word - for individuals who applying to an SCA position (paid or unpaid) where the role is deemed to be 'Regulated Work'' 
• PVG Application Guidance Notes -New PVG Scheme Member, Existing PVG Scheme Member,
• PVG Application Forms (examples) -New PVG Scheme Member, Existing PVG Scheme Member. Note - these are sample forms and should not be completed. To obtain a valid form, contact the SCA 

 Templates

• Template Child Protection Policy
• Template Child Protection Officer Role Description