Ensure programme flexibility for individual members

4.6.7.1 It is important that young people are seen as individuals and that they are regarded equally whatever their abilities or disabilities  

4.6.7.2 Scout units must make reasonable adjustments to support the full participation of young people with additional needs, disabilities or life-limiting conditions.  

4.6.7.3 The Scout Group can request guidance from a network of volunteers supporting inclusion within Districts, Counties (Areas or Regions), Countries and from UK Headquarters.  

4.6.7.4 Reasonable adjustments should be implemented to respond to the needs of the individual and aim to remove any barriers or support access, by adapting:  

1. physical features such as the meeting place
2. the way things are done such as age ranges, the Programme, routines
3. support provided such as equipment, adapting communication, level of support.

4.6.7.5 What is reasonable for the Scout Group is dependent upon the effectiveness of the adjustment, whether it can actually be done, the cost and the resources of the Group at that time. Similar considerations should apply for Explorer and Scout Network members.

4.6.7.6 Making reasonable adjustments is an on-going duty and should be regularly reviewed.  

4.6.7.7 Note: information and guidance is available to support young people with additional needs and neurodiversity.  

There is also information to obtain funding to support additional needs.