Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Volunteer Resources
Explore our resources to help make Scouts more inclusive.
Quick links
Individual Support Plans
Record support needs using the Individual Support Plan (for adult volunteers, young people or Network members).
Talk with parents and carers and, if appropriate, the young person to complete Individual Support Plan together. Use our conversation starters and question tips to help you.
Visual Supports
Visual supports (like visual stories and timetables) are communication tools anyone can use. They can be helpful for people who have hearing impairments, are neurodivergent, or don’t speak English as their first language.
Inclusion Toolkit
Use our Inclusion Toolkit to reflect on what’s going well in your Section, Group, and District or County/Area. Discover our tips for being more inclusive.
Accessible Spaces Checklist
The Accessible Spaces Checklist can help everyone involved in Scouts make Scout-led activities, events and spaces more accessible.
Try using this checklist to review your local meeting place or plan your next camp.
How to be inclusive of different faith and beliefs
Look at our tips for making your Group more inclusive of different faiths and beliefs. You can also check out our guidance for running faith-based events.
Recruiting and supporting people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds
Look at our guidance for supporting people who've experienced racism and how to respond to and report racism.
Check out our tips for recruiting people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Mental health support
Find out how to support young people who struggle with their mental health and how to promote good mental health at Scouts.
Furthering Reach Toolkit
Use the Furthering Reach Toolkit to learn more about your local community and how you can engage with underrepresented communities.
Check out our tales of furthering reach to read about local volunteers who've used furthering reach to engage new communities and support more people to join Scouts.