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Wash any gloves before using them and in between if necessary.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpray and wipe down all working surfaces and tables with anti-bacterial spray before and after use, and wash any equipment you\u2019re using in hot soapy water.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ETake extra hygiene precautions when handling raw meat, such as regular hand washing.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EKeep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate, having separate equipment for raw and cooked meat, and washing up equipment as soon as it\u0027s been used.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EMake sure food is properly cooked before you serve it. Always cut through poultry and meat to make sure it\u0027s fully cooked, especially when barbecuing food. 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Take a look at our \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/guidance-for-food-safety/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for food safety\u0022\u003Ekitchen safety tips\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou may want to run a demonstration on how to use the equipment safely, such as for cooking or chopping ingredients.\u00A0You could use our\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities?name=kitchen%20safety?name=kitchensafety\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?name=kitchensafety\u0022\u003Ekitchen safety activities\u003C/a\u003E before this session.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EMake sure any cooking equipment or heat sources, such as ovens and hobs, always have adult supervision, including during free time and arrival times.\u00A0If anyone struggles with sensing danger, you should consider providing extra adult supervision. This could be especially helpful at unstructured times, such as breaks or waiting to cook.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003ERemind everyone to keep their fingers away from any knives. You may want to use blunt, child-friendly knives, or you could also have ingredients pre-chopped.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re using a gas stove, tabletop hob plates or a mini oven, make sure it\u2019s on a stable heatproof surface and in a clear and open area, with plenty of ventilation. Gas appliances and sources can increase risk of carbon monoxide exposure. Take a look at our guidance on \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/\u0022 title=\u0022Safe camping, residentials and outdoor skills\u0022\u003Edifferent cooking methods\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/carbon-monoxide-co/\u0022\u003Ecarbon monoxide.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EYou may want to put child-safe locks on cupboard doors to prevent access by young people, especially for cupboards containing matches, cleaning products or chemicals.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Food safety when cooking indoors"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul class=\u0022ul1\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EPeople can work in small groups or as a whole group to bake or cook. 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We all need to try and help look after them.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOne of the places that red squirrels live is \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island/features/the-rare-red-squirrel-\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Brownsea Island (National Trust website)\u0022\u003EBrownsea Island\u003C/a\u003E in Dorset. This\u2019s also where the first ever Scout camp was!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESquirrels are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and meat. Their favourite foods are seeds, nuts (such as acorns) and fruits.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDid you know a squirrel\u2019s front teeth never stop growing? This helps with all that gnawing and chewing.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESquirrels bury nuts in the ground, so they can have them to eat during the winter. They\u2019re good at finding them. They can even sniff them out when the ground is covered in snow!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESquirrels accidentally plant trees! If they don\u2019t find nuts they\u2019ve buried, they\u2019ll eventually grow into trees!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESquirrels mostly live high up in the trees.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESquirrels can jump far. They can jump up to ten times their body length!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDoes anyone know what a Squirrel\u2019s nest is called? They\u2019re called Dreys. They look like a messy ball of twigs and leaves, about the size of a football. Has anyone heard of this word before? In Scouts, Squirrel groups are called Dreys. 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You could let them guess what they think\u2019s needed to make this recipe.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should wash their hands and get ready to make their nests.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive out the ingredients and recipes, encouraging young people to follow the steps carefully.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFirst, put the shredded wheat in a mixing bowl, then crush it into small pieces using your hands.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBreak up the chocolate into pieces and put it into a separate heatproof bowl.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWith an adult\u2019s help and supervision, melt the chocolate, using a stove/hob or microwave. Remember to use oven gloves, as the bowl may get very hot.\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u2019re using a microwave, use a microwave-safe bowl, and pause and gently stir regularly, as the chocolate can easily burn. 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