Updated 10/09/2020 From 10 September 2020, Scotland moves to Yellow readiness level. Members in Scotland have been emailed this information on what this means. Despite the recent change to social gathering restrictions in England (9 September 2020), the government has confirmed that…
Getting everyone back together safely – Changes on 3rd September
Updated 03/09/2020 We can confirm the following changes to the rules for Amber readiness in England: Indoor activities are now allowed, but outdoor activities are preferred and should be encouraged Numbers change to 15 young people and up to five…
Upcoming changes to help you get back together safely
You may have seen that HQ announced on 25/08/2020 some potential changes to the guidance for face-to-face meetings. These changes are not final yet and any guidance will not come into effect until 3rd September 2020. During this period, everyone…
First Aid Training
We’re preparing for face-to-face activities – but what should you do if your first aid training has run out? HQ have updated the Knowing what to do if something goes wrong guidance and FAQs to explain the extensions and how…
An easy way to catch up
Don’t worry – it’s not another webinar. They’re full of guidance and information, but we know that we’ve had a few lately and not everyone can attend live. We’ve added the recordings to the one Vimeo channel. Imagine it: all…
Preparing your COVID Risk Assessments – The Blacktoft Beacon Process
When your Section’s Leadership Team is ready to begin planning a return to face-to-face Scouting, the first thing to get started with is your risk assessments. There is no pressure to return, if you as Leaders are not ready and…
Notes of District Leaders Meeting – 6th July
HQ Coronavirus Support www.scouts.org.uk/coronovirus is updated daily and has all the information you need about Scouting and COVID-19. You may also wish to share it with your parents & carers too. DBS Checking This can now begin again. All…
Getting Back Together Readiness Level – AMBER
6th July 2020 The Scouts getting back together readiness level for England is now AMBER (Except for the county of Leicestershire.) Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland remain Red. Sections must still submit their risk assessments and have them approved by…
First Aid & COVID-19
Please ensure ALL LEADERS have read the following guidance on First Aid and COVID-19. prep-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/7114/knowing-what-to-do-if-something-goes-wrong.pdf It contains useful information on: What to do if something goes wrong Appropriate PPE to have in your First Aid kits Procedures for treating an…
Grant support for equipment and individual adventures
Please see below a funding opportunity for all Groups. This may be particular useful for securing equipment to use during outdoor meetings in the Amber phase of returning to face-to-face Scouting. At the RDC Foundation we support grants of…
