{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EMoving on to Scouts is a really exciting time, but you might also feel a little sad about saying farewell to some of your fellow Cubs. This is an understandable reaction to change and it\u2019s okay to feel nervous and unsure. Your leader will support you every step of the way.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn the run-up to your last night at Cubs, your Cub Team Leader will talk to your new Scouts Team Leader\u0026nbsp;\u2013 who you may have already met during joint activities or camps. Together, they\u2019ll do all they can to help make the move as easy as possible for you. Although most Cubs make the move up to Scouts when they\u2019re 10 \u00BD, your leader will bear your personal situation in mind, and make sure you only move on when you\u2019re ready. They\u2019ll also have a think about when your friends are moving on, and time things so that you can start your new adventure together where possible.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What will happen before and after the move?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETalk to your leader about the Moving on Award. Completing it involves spending three weeks with your new Scout section, while keeping up your normal routine at Cubs. During that time, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to see what Scouts is like first-hand \u2013 getting to know your new leader, making friends and participating in lots of new and exciting activities. You\u2019ll also get a better understanding of the difference between Cubs and Scouts, and feel more prepared to embrace all of the challenges and adventures the move throws at you.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How can I get prepared?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you move to a new area and need to leave your Cub pack as a result, the\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/contact-us/\u0022 title=\u0022Contact us\u0022\u003EScout Support Centre\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0can provide the contact details you need to find your new pack and get settled. Contact them to find out more.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What happens if I move to a new area?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYes. Everyone at Scouts should face the same amount of challenge, and a young person\u2019s individual needs are always taken in account when making decisions about their journey through the sections. More information on flexibility and reasonable adjustments can be found at\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/\u0022 title=\u0022Inclusion and Diversity\u0022\u003Escouts.org.uk/diversity\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen the time to take the leap does come, our\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/supporting-those-with-additional-needs-and-neurodiversity/communication-and-interaction/visual-supports/\u0022 title=\u0022Visual Supports\u0022\u003Evisual resources\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0are ideal for those who need a bit of extra support. They\u2019re particularly useful for a young person with additional needs - or a young person on the\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/supporting-those-with-additional-needs-and-neurodiversity/communication-and-interaction/autism/\u0022 title=\u0022Autism\u0022\u003Eautism spectrum\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E- especially if they experience increased anxiety around change or new situations.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Is there flexibility around the age Cubs move on?"}]}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"14 July 2023","reviewDate":"25/04/2019","redirectUrl":"","id":40610,"nodeName":"Moving up","title":"Moving up","type":"contentPage","image":{"url":"/media/19352/cubs-playing.jpg?cc=0.0000000000000001263187085796,0,0,0.1563102635526033\u0026width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dae34fca4dd170","caption":"Cubs playing outside smiling","type":"jpg","size":646632,"width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A group of Cubs in green uniforms smile and laugh while standing outside."},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Moving up","headerSubTitle":"","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MDYxMCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/cubs/moving-up/"}