{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"","standfirst":"On Thursday 5 November, England enters a national lockdown. The National Youth Agency has confirmed that there can be no face-face-activity with young people or adult volunteers throughout this period in England.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ESo, with England going back into Red, restrictions and readiness levels varying across the other UK nations and some Groups unable to find venues or enough volunteers to run face-to-face yet \u2013 online Scouts remains such a vital activity for our young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor those of you who\u2019d like a little inspiration to keep Scouts going online, we\u2019ve pulled together this list of resources. We hope it\u2019ll make it easier for you to access all of the support available from tips on how to use Zoom, ideas for online activities, and lots more.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/7427/zoom.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080,"altText":"","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWATCH \u2013 \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/august/how-to-use-zoom-for-your-volunteer-meetings/\u0022\u003EHow to use Zoom for your volunteer meetings\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis webinar from our friends Barclays\u2019 Digital Eagles will teach you how to use all of the shiny, exciting functions on Zoom.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re not sure whether Zoom is right for you, check out the video about\u00A0\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/august/how-to-use-google-meet/\u0022\u003Ehow to use Google Meet\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E. Want to know more about running virtual meetings and how to keep people engaged? Watch\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/july/how-to-run-virtual-meetings/\u0022\u003Ethis webinar from Barclay\u2019s Digital Eagles\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWATCH \u2013 \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/july/programme-support-for-scouts-and-explorers-webinar-14-july-2020/\u0022\u003EActivity ideas for Scouts and Explorers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHear it direct from the experts. Scout and Explorer leaders tell us about activities that have worked well online.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWATCH \u2013 \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/july/programme-support-for-beavers-and-cubs-webinar-1-july-2020/\u0022\u003EActivity ideas for Beavers and Cubs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFind out how Beaver and Cub leaders made it work. Hear more about the specific activities they ran for their sections during lockdown and their top tips for adapting activities for Zoom.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWATCH \u2013 \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/july/how-to-deliver-scouts-online-27-may-2020/\u0022\u003EHow to deliver Scouts online\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn from the people who played their part. Find out how volunteers delivered an online programme in the last lockdown, including the activities they ran and technical top tips.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWATCH \u2013 Gilwell Reunion 2020\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are over \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://vimeo.com/showcase/7489266\u0022\u003E40 videos from this year\u2019s Reunion in our showcase on Vimeo\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E. We\u2019ve got tips to make your photos pop, the lowdown on how to use the media, advice for anyone trying to find more volunteers online, and plenty more. Have a browse to learn a new skill (or two) and find support for your role.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/11899/famous-portrait-activity.jpg","width":935,"height":622,"altText":"","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EREAD \u2013 Amazing ways volunteers delivered Scouts at home\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ve been here before, and many of you thought on your feet to make it work. Remind yourself of the creative ideas that volunteers came up with during the last lockdown and let them inspire your online programme over the next few weeks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/june/three-amazing-things-you-re-doing-during-lockdown/\u0022\u003EThree amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/june/three-more-amazing-things-you-re-doing-during-lockdown/\u0022\u003EThree more amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/june/another-three-amazing-things-you-re-doing-during-lockdown/\u0022\u003EAnother three amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EREAD \u2013 \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safeguarding-in-the-programme/scouting-online-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying safe online\u0022\u003EHow to keep young people safe even when they\u2019re at home\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKeeping everyone safe is the number one concern for all of us at Scouts. That\u2019s why we all need to continue to follow the Code of Behaviour set out in the Yellow Card when connecting with young people online.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/11900/anxiety-pic.jpg","width":1380,"height":776,"altText":"","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EREAD \u2013 \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/april/tips-for-coping-with-anxiety-attacks/\u0022\u003ETips for coping with anxiety attacks\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore the last lockdown, we spoke to Cub Scout Leader and Consultant Clinical Psychologist Che Rosebert about recognizing anxiety and what to do to help. Whether you\u2019re dealing with everyday anxiety or an anxiety disorder, we hope that some of these top tips help you find some space and calm.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFIND \u2013 Free access to Zoom Pro for Scout volunteers\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EZoom have agreed to extend the licences for a further six months and we\u2019re busy finalising the paperwork. There\u2019s no need to do anything \u2013 your licences will just continue.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKeep it interesting and shake it up with backgrounds and videos on your Zoom calls.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/category/digital/wallpaper-and-backgrounds\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Wallpapers and backgrounds (Scouts brand centre)\u0022\u003EDownload and use our backgrounds\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/a-video-message-from-scout-ambassador-ed-stafford-for-zoom-meetings\u0022\u003EA video message from Scout Ambassador Ed Stafford for Zoom meetings\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/catalogue/item/message-for-those-who-have-achieved-their-top-award-from-graeme-hamilton-deputy-uk-chief-commissioner-informal-version-in-polo-shirt\u0022\u003EA message from Deputy UK Chief Commissioner Graeme Hamilton to play for those who have achieved their top awards\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFIND \u2013 Online programme ideas for your section \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are more than 30 online activity ideas in \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/?setting=Online\u0022\u003Eour activity finder\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E Filter by your section, have a browse, and pick the best ones for your young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re planning to join us for our \u003Cspan\u003E#RaceRoundTheWorld\u003C/span\u003E \u2013 you can still take part online! Clock your miles in line with government guidelines and fundraise through social media.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFIND \u2013 External resources to help\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re all in this together. There are loads of ideas for online activities and plenty of support from other leaders.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re loving these Facebook groups right now:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.facebook.com/groups/208981546868424\u0022\u003E1st Virtual Facebook Group\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.facebook.com/groups/2450689742\u0022\u003E1st Facebook Scout Group\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.facebook.com/groups/scoutsleadersuk\u0022\u003EScouts \u2013 UK Leaders Facebook Group\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFIND \u2013 \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/10832/getting-back-together-safely-a-framework-for-restarting-scout-meetings-and-activities-v3.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESupport on getting your restart risk assessment completed\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you haven\u2019t started meeting face-to-face yet, \u003Cspan\u003Ethere\u0027s lots of support on getting back together safely. Take a look now\u003C/span\u003E so you\u2019re ready for when the restrictions are lifted.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon\u2019t forget there are now plenty of \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/example-risk-assessments/\u0022\u003Eexamples to help with your activity risk assessments too\u003C/a\u003E, including a few for online meetings. For support carrying out your risk assessments, \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022\u003Echeck out this guidance\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStill got questions or concerns? If you think there\u2019s more we could do to help you get through this difficult time, please \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/contact-us\u0022\u003Elet us know\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThank you for everything you\u2019re doing to adapt to this change and keep Scouts going online wherever you can \u2013 it makes a massive difference to the lives of our young people.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"04 November 2020","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[],"id":48597,"nodeName":"Support to help you keep Scouts going online","title":"Support to help you keep Scouts going online ","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/11899/famous-portrait-activity.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1d9becd13467ce0","caption":"Famous Portrait Activity","type":"jpg","size":131570,"width":935,"height":622,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Support to help you keep Scouts going online ","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"Access all of the support available to keep Scouts going online - from tips on how to use Zoom, ideas for online activities, and more.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80ODU5NyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/november/support-to-help-you-keep-scouts-going-online/"}