“It is the policy of The Guide Association to safeguard its members from physical, sexual and emotional harm while participating in Guiding activities.

The Association takes all reasonable steps to ensure that through relevant procedures and training, children, young people and adults taking part in Guiding activities do so in a safe environment.”

All new adult volunteers in Cambs East now undergo an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check. Guiders also attend training on Girlguiding UK's policy of Safe From Harm both in relation to themselves and to the girls they are working with..

They then receive this useful pocket-size leaflet which outlines the Association's expectations for a Guider while she is working within the Movement.

As always, if she encounters any problem she should liaise with her Commissioner.

If you are a Guider and haven't received a copy of this leaflet, do get in touch with your Commissioner.

Many frequently asked questions on the Criminal Record Bureau checks are answered on the Girlguiding UK website.