Back together safely - latest updates

October 19th 2020

• Northern Ireland moved to Red readiness level as a consequence to the local restrictions, this is anticipated at two weeks only.
• Counties in England previously in Red moved to Amber, with the exceptions of those in Tier 3 very high areas.

October 16th 2020

• In response to this weeks government announcements, we have updated the guidance for responding to local and national restrictions. To keep up to date please check the readiness level for your area.  If you have any questions please speak with your line manager.

October 12th 2020

• In response to today's government announcements, we will be making changes to our local readiness levels in the coming days. To keep up to date please check the readiness level for your area. We are working on updating the guidance for responding to local restrictions which will be available soon. If you have any questions please speak with your line manager.

October 8th 2020

• Northern Ireland move to Yellow readiness level.

October 6th 2020

• Getting back together safely pages of www.scouts.org.uk changes to make more accessible, documents became web copy and more accessible and searchable. Reduction in volume of information for members.  

September 3rd 2020 

• Version 2 of the Scout restart framework published to reflect readiness level change to AMBER with the inclusion of indoors (in England), guidance updated to support this change 

September 10th 2020 

• Scotland move to Yellow, guidance updated to reflect what this allows.  

September 24th 2020 

• Getting adults back together again – new guidance to support Scout Network and adult meetings, trainings etc, responding to member feedback and changes in government guidance around social activities for adults. 

• Minor updates to FAQs and guidance responding to feedback from members.  

• Additional guidance for those operating Scouts as part of the curriculum  
• England moved to Amber 
• Socially distanced programme ideas for sections launched 
• Further guidance to support first aid delivery and training, risk assessment support video launched 

• Scouts restart framework and initial guidance on returning safely is launched.