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We encourage volunteers to access these resources for the tools and frameworks to support their interactions with young people with additional needs.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ve progressed our work on race equity \u2013 aligning with our Vision for Race Equity. We continue to work closely with Scouts\u2019 Race Equity Project Board, embedding their recommendations from the Race Review.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn January, an interactive EDI session, at Summit25, saw over 100 volunteers sharing their experiences and highlighting opportunities to make our movement more inclusive.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScouts strengthened our engagement with underrepresented communities to better understand, and address, any barriers to getting involved in what we do.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESafety remains a key focus for us. We\u2019re continuing to work with volunteers to better understand and make sure Scouts is a safe space for all marginalised groups. 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