Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Volunteer Resources
Check out our activity collections, Accessible Spaces Checklist, and more coming soon in 2024
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Review your group’s inclusivity
The Inclusivity RAG (Red, Amber, Green) Assessment is a fantastic tool to help you to make Scouts in your area more inclusive.
It’ll help you to start powerful conversations around equity, diversity and inclusion.
The RAG Assessment will help you to work out what a Section, Group or wider local area, such as a District or County, is doing well.
It’ll also highlight where there are any opportunities to improve.
Take a look at the assessments:
Section Inclusivity RAG Assessment
Accessible Spaces Checklist
The Accessible Spaces Checklist is a tool designed to help everyone involved in Scouts make all Scout-led activities, events and spaces more accessible.
Try using this tool to review your local meeting place, to guide you when planning your next trip out, or when planning your next camp.
Accessible Spaces ChecklistIndividual support plans
When a young person or volunteer with additional needs joins Scouts or signs up to attend an event, we ask that you complete an individual support plan with them. This document outlines their needs and how they can be supported at Scouts.
For young people, work in partnership with their parents and carers to complete the support plan. Additional guidance on having these conversations can be found in our conversation starters and question tips.
Check out our planning individual support page to help you complete support plans for young people and volunteers.
Visit our planning individual support page to assist you in completing support plans for both young people and volunteers.
Using visual supports
Visual supports can be helpful for supporting young people and adults. They are particularly useful for neurodivergent people, such as those on the autism spectrum, those with ADHD, dyslexia, hearing impairments or communication needs.
Try our visual supportsResources from our members
We’re always looking to promote resources created and used locally in Scouts.
If you’ve any resources you’d like to share, please fill out our share your success stories form and we’ll get in touch with you.
Take a look at the resources created by local Groups, Districts and Counties:
Watch and learn
Check out our online webinars to develop your skills and feel more confident supporting young people and volunteers in Scouts:
Activity collections
Black History Month is a chance for us all to share, learn, celebrate and understand the impact of Black heritage and culture. Here are some activities to help you participate.
These activities are a great way of raising awareness of LGBTQ+ people, whilst celebrating Pride. They show young people and volunteers that Scouts is a place where everyone belongs!
International Women's Day is a moment for us all to reflect on the incredible contributions of girls and women both in our movement, and in wider society.
At Scouts, we don't identify exclusively with one faith. We welcome people of all faiths and of none. Explore our activities to learn about different faiths and beliefs within Scouts.