The readiness levels across UK Scouts
The framework for face to face Scouting should be applied to whatever the readiness level is in your nation or jurisdiction. Check the readiness levels below.
Last updated: 5 January 2021
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England
Readiness level: RED
This means: No face to face Scouts activities may take place until further notice.

Scotland
Readiness level: RED
This means: No face to face Scouts activities may take place until further notice.
Further information on what this means in the Scouts here.

Wales
Readiness level: RED
This means: No face to face Scouts activities may take place until further notice.

Northern Ireland
Readiness level: RED
This means: No face to face Scouts activities may take place until further notice.

Isle of Man
Readiness level: GREEN
This means: Limited group sessions can take place indoors and outdoors.
Maximum group size:
- Activities involving young people: 30 people including leaders.
- Scout Network programmed activities: check local government guidance
- Adult activities (non-social) with no young people present: check local government guidance

Guernsey
Readiness level: GREEN
This means: All activities can resume for members who live within the Bailiwick of Guernsey. No travel outside the Bailiwick for any Scouting purpose without written permission from HQ. No travel to the Bailiwick for any Scouting purpose.
Maximum group size:
- Activities involving young people: No group size restriction
- Scout Network programmed activities: check local government guidance
- Adult activities (non-social) with no young people present: check local government guidance

Jersey
Readiness level: YELLOW
This means: Limited group sessions can take place indoors and outdoors. No residential activities
Maximum group size:
- Activities involving young people: 40 people including leaders.
- Scout Network programmed activities: check local government guidance
- Adult activities (non-social) with no young people present: check local government guidance

British Scouting Overseas (BSO)
Readiness level: VARIES
This means: See the British Scouting Overseas website for Reopening Status of Groups.
Maximum group size: Varies

Gibraltar
Readiness level: RED
This means: No face to face Scouts activities may take place until further notice.