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 the District.
No Approved Risk Assessment = No Face to Face Scouting
No residential activities can take place during the AMBER phase.
Parents must positively consent to the return.
The restricted/small group sizes have been set at 15 inc adults.
No young person or adult volunteer can move between different groups of 15 on the same day.
Leaders who wish to return to face-to-face Scouting, must have completed online Safety and Safeguarding training.
Information on the Scouts Framework which is aligned with Government-approved guidance for the Youth Sector developed by the National Youth Agency.
Please look for and specifically read…
“Getting your section back together safely. Guidance for section leaders starting face-to-face meetings and activities”
Which can be found following the link to…
Guidance for completing risk assessments and approving face to face activity – Guidance for Leaders – Developing your risk assessments for face to face activity.
Templates and guidance on compiling Risk Assessments as well as information and guidance for speaking with the parents and carers and young people can also be found on this page.
Please work in your Leadership Teams at your groups to prepare your Risk Assessments together thinking about what outdoor locations could be available to you, this may include local parks and green spaces.
DBS checks can now resume and should be carried out in your groups where possible. Original ID documentation MUST be provided to process any DBS checks, we can organise this using social distancing rules where necessary.
Please ensure you read and familiarise yourselves with current guidance and information on the Scouts website.
This is not a race or competition for the first Scout Group to be up and running in the District!
