The Scout Method
The scout method is the way we do Scouting, it is an educational framework unique to Scouting that consists of eight elements which work together as a system to provide...
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Read Safeguarding documents ... Here... Health and Safety documents... Here... November 3rd 2025 Safeguarding material's covering the International aspects of Scouting have been removed from this website, they available on...
Adults Working with Young People
We have a duty of care for our youth members and there are specific requirements which must be met in this regard when adults (people who have reached their 18th...
A Scouting Organisation
Select a topic to find out more about it Scout Groups The Company Committees and Teams General Meetings Policies Forms Charity Registration The Association Transition
Risks, Accidents, Incidents
Risk Management Many Scouting activities, by their nature, contain an element of risk. It is important that this risk is properly identified, assessed and managed to reduce the likelihood of...
International
November 3rd 2025 Material's covering the International aspects of Scouting have been removed from this website, they are available on Scouting Ireland's own website here: www.scouts.ie/international/international-scouting
Meeting Place and Equipment
Your Scout Group will need a range of resources to operate successfully. In particular you will need access to a meeting place and you will need equipment to pursue an...
Communication
Communication is essential for any organisation and it is crucial to have an effective communication structure within your own Scout Group or Scout County. Internal Communication - Scouters, youth members,...
Ceremonies
Ceremonies play a very important role in the life of a Scout Group. They usually take place to mark special occasions for a youth member, adult or some part of...
Spirituality and Scouts Own
The aim of Scouting Ireland is to encourage the Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, Social and Spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and,...