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Volunteering at Scouts is changing to help us reach more young people

Volunteering is changing to help us reach more young people

Volunteering is changing at Scouts. Read more

Discover what this means

Making the Scout Promise using Makaton

Making the Scout Promise using Makaton

Makaton is a language programme that uses symbols, signs, and speech to enable people to communicate, while encouraging language development. It’s especially used by people who find communication difficult, for example, some people with learning disabilities.

Download the Squirrel Scout Promise in Makaton.

Download the Beaver Scout Promise in Makaton.

Download the Cub Scout Promise in Makaton.

Download the Scout, Explorer, Network and Adult member Promise in Makaton.

You can also find out more about Makaton with the Makaton charity.

Making the Squirrel and Beaver Promise in Makaton

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Making reasonable adjustments

All volunteers should make reasonable adjustments so that Scouts is inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Reasonable adjustments

Supporting those with additional needs and neurodiversity

There are many practical ways in which you can ensure all young people can fully participate in Scouts.

Take a look at our advice and guidance

Making your Promise

Making your Promise is a very special moment in your Scouts journey. It’s important that every member has the chance to think about their Promise, and chat through its meaning, before they make their Promise for the first time during a special ceremony we call an Investiture.

Ways to make your Scout Promise