Support

As well as offering specialist support to Scout Groups with issues concerning Special Needs, when the section holds activity camps a full support team is assembled.

An activity camp will consist of;

All adults who volunteer their time to the Section do go through the enhanced level Check of the Criminal Records Bureau, as well as checks conducted by the Scout Association.

All the activities are conducted under the Scout Association guidelines excelling or equivalent to National Standards.

Integration

After a camp where possible Scouting will be offered to all participants with integration to the child’s nearest Scout Group, the special needs team will assist where possible to allow for a smooth and trouble free integration and will continue to offer support and assistance to both the new scouting member and the Scout Group.

The Scout Association has a policy to allow Scouting for All, so that all people have the opportunity to enjoy Scouting regardless of their faith, ethnic background or ability. Full details of the Scout Association equal opportunities policy are available upon request.