We’re pleased to let you know that the UK government has confirmed youth sector provision in England has moved to ‘Green’ from today (6th September). Due to this, residential and international trips will change, which is explained below. We’ve updated…
Check your Training
Just as we check that we have equipment and resources ready to start a new term of activities, don’t forget to also check that your training is ready for the new term. Don’t forget that anyone whose First Aid training…
Preparing for a new term
As we move into a new term, there are a number of things we need to remember. We should create exciting activities for young people whilst balancing the management of risk. Signpost members to the yellow safety checklist on the…
Tidying up our disclosure data
HQ have now contacted all members who haven’t held an in date disclosure on Compass since 2020, asking them to tell us if they’re still involved in Scouts. If they don’t reply, we’ll remove them from the system next month…
October membership count
As we look to build back better from the pandemic, HQ want to better understand our current membership figures. This October, we’re going to ask Group Scout Leaders and District Explorer Scout Commissioners to count their youth members and submit…
Training Compliance – Suspension of Roles
As a County Humberside Scouts are coming under increased pressure to suspend those volunteers who are non-compliant by the end of this month. We really do not want this to happen within Blacktoft Beacon – we know how hard it…
Removing a deceased member from Compass
Please be mindful when you’re cancelling the membership of someone who’s sadly died. When cancelling a member, Compass sends an automatic confirmation email which can be very distressing for the family of the member. You can use this specific guidance…
Coronavirus Update – HQ 12th March
Please see the update below sent out to all Group Scout Leaders from Tim Kidd, UK Chief Commissioner. Dear all, You will no doubt be aware that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to develop around the world. Today, the Government…
Pre-launch checks
Members have until Tuesday 27 November to feedback on the proposed updates to a number of rules and guidance, including target sports (such as archery and shooting), nights away, first aid and visits abroad. Take a look at the proposals and…
