Latest Updates

September 2023 Updates

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Following feedback from members and challenges with access for training for County Assessors the transition period for SUP  permits has been extended to 31 March 2024. 

The following guidance has been updated to reflect this transition period:

FS120670 Stand Up Paddleboarding

FS120651 Canoeing

FS120654 Kayaking

FS120666 Wind surfing

June 2023

New Guidance for nights away and safeguarding
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April 2023

Risk Assessment forms and Chapter 9 updates

Updated example risk assessments

  • Fireworks and bonfire events
  • Jamboree on the Air (JOTA)
  • Online meetings

POR Chapter 9 

POR Chapter 9 has been updated to align with the new format and style of POR. This means that rule numbers and locations have changed but no meaning has been changed within this chapter update. Links and references to POR chapter 9 are being updated throughout the website and the following documents have been updated:

  • Form NAN
  • Visits Abroad Form
  • Home Hosted Hospitality – host agreement

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Making Scouts more inclusive and open to all

At Scouts, we’re open to all. Our main priority is to make sure that everyone, be that our young people or our volunteers, feel welcome and comfortable to take part

Find out more about the latest update to our EDI policy and what it means to you here. 

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Redesigning our 14-24 year old provision

Over the next five years, we’ll be exploring what Scouting should achieve for future generations.

We know that our provision for 14-24 year olds could be better.

We want young people to get the best possible chance in life. To be prepared for jobs. For further study. For life. 

To see how things are changing head over to the Scouts website via the links below. 

International

There is lots of guidnace to get your scouting to go international.

Going abroad with Scouting is often a lot easier than people think.

There is a very clear rule and process to follow and lots of people with international Scouting experience to guide you on your journey.

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Keeping safe

Staying safe and what to do if things dont go as planned.

It is important to know what to do in an emergency and for all involved in an activity to be on the same page with what is going to happen. It is also important to have clear processes for reporting incidents, both locally, nationally, and where appropriate to other agencies.

It’s also vitally important we all stay up-to-date with the latest updates to POR.

Financial Support

Find out what support is available to help

The increases in cost of living will have a direct impact on Scouts. We want Scouts to continue to grow and deliver skills for life for more young people, even during this uncertain time. This is when our young people and the people they live with need us most.

We’re sharing how the cost of living increases may impact Scouts in different ways to help you plan and assess your local area’s situation. We’ll also provide guidance to support you in managing any cost impacts.

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