Parents

These pages are for parents of current or potential members. Please use the menu above or follow the links below

Key Facts

Pleasecontact usif you can’t find what you are looking for or visit theparents pageson the Girlguiding UKwebsite

For child protection reasons you will not find a list of meetings/venues/times on this website. Please goto our Join Up!page to find your local unit.

Essential Information for parents

Child Safety

Girlguiding UK enjoys an excellent reputation for providing a safe environment for its members to enjoy activities, whether indoors or outside.
All Leaders and those who have unsupervised access to girls and young women are asked to agree to a check through the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). In addition, new volunteers are asked to provide personal references and agree to abide to Girlguiding UK’s ‘Safe From Harm’ policy

All Girlguiding activities are covered by appropriate liability insurance and Leaders have been trained in basic first aid.

Leaders

All Leaders and Unit Helpers are volunteers. Leaders have completed a Girlguiding UK ‘Leadership Qualification’ to help them develop the knowledge and skills to make a positive contribution to running theunit.

Costs

Guiding units charge 'subs' to cover costs like equipment and the hire of the meeting place. These may be paid weekly, monthly or each term. For most units subs work out at less than £2 per week so represent excellent value for money. For events like camps, holidays or adventure days, an extra charge is usually made.

Your daughter will also need a uniform and books at some stage, although your leader will advise exactly what is required.

More information for Parents is availablehere