{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Nicola Hilliard, Creative Content Producer","standfirst":"In 2021, Guy Thompson began his long-held ambition to offer Scouts to young people with complex and/or additional needs on the Isle of Man.  ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EAs Island Commissioner, he was keen to promote diversity. Now, there are six \u2018Rainbow\u2019 Scout groups in the Island\u2019s SEND schools, which are specifically for young people with additional needs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn recent years, Guy\u0027s built a programme allowing young people with additional needs to participate in mainstream activities. They\u2019ve able to offer kayaking, archery, grass sledging, and bushcraft. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe spoke to Guy to find out more. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW59234839 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\u0022{\u0026quot;ObjectId\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;c497511c-5b0c-4b88-b6a3-fe98e47b55ff|184\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;ClassId\u0026quot;:1073872969,\u0026quot;Properties\u0026quot;:[469775450,\u0026quot;Default\u0026quot;,201340122,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;,134233614,\u0026quot;true\u0026quot;,469778129,\u0026quot;Default\u0026quot;,335572020,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,469777841,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;,469777842,\u0026quot;Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,469777844,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;,469769226,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue,Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,335551500,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,268442635,\u0026quot;24\u0026quot;,335551547,\u0026quot;1033\u0026quot;,335559740,\u0026quot;288\u0026quot;,201341983,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,335559738,\u0026quot;160\u0026quot;,469777843,\u0026quot;Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,335559704,\u0026quot;1025\u0026quot;,335559705,\u0026quot;2057\u0026quot;]}\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW59234839 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW59234839 BCX8\u0022\u003EHi Guy, can you tell us about yourself?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW59234839 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW59234839 BCX8\u0022\u003EOf course, I\u2019ve been the Island Commissioner for Scouts in the Isle of Man for the past 10 years. I run our \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW59234839 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EScout groups for young people with complex and/or additional needs. I\u2019m also an assessor in mountaineering and rock climbing. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW59234839 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW59234839 BCX8\u0022\u003EI\u2019ve been involved in Scouts for almost two decades. Recently, I\u2019m proud to have been made an MBE in the New Year Honours List for 2024 for Outstanding Services to The Scout Association on the Isle of Man.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\u0022{\u0026quot;ObjectId\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;c497511c-5b0c-4b88-b6a3-fe98e47b55ff|184\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;ClassId\u0026quot;:1073872969,\u0026quot;Properties\u0026quot;:[469775450,\u0026quot;Default\u0026quot;,201340122,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;,134233614,\u0026quot;true\u0026quot;,469778129,\u0026quot;Default\u0026quot;,335572020,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,469777841,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;,469777842,\u0026quot;Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,469777844,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;,469769226,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue,Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,335551500,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,268442635,\u0026quot;24\u0026quot;,335551547,\u0026quot;1033\u0026quot;,335559740,\u0026quot;288\u0026quot;,201341983,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,335559738,\u0026quot;160\u0026quot;,469777843,\u0026quot;Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,335559704,\u0026quot;1025\u0026quot;,335559705,\u0026quot;2057\u0026quot;]}\u0022\u003ECan you tell us about the groups you run?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EWhen I first started as Island Commissioner, I was keen on Scouts being more inclusive, so I wanted to bring Scouts to young people with additional needs. \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EWe know some young people with additional needs can be in mainstream Scout groups, but it can be harder, especially for those who may need 1:1 support. We looked at working with SEND schools where teachers have specialised knowledge and can support with the care aspect. \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ve now got six additional needs groups, with three in schools, one in a university, a small Explorer group, and a group who meet outside of school. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EEach of our groups has about 12 young people in them, with varying abilities. However, we\u2019ve found the young people are all able to adapt and overcome problems themselves.\u003C/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW86155985 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re known as \u2018Rainbow\u2019 Scout groups as our uniform is blue or purple tops and neckers with all colours of the rainbow.\u003C/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW42291425 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\u0022{\u0026quot;ObjectId\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;c497511c-5b0c-4b88-b6a3-fe98e47b55ff|184\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;ClassId\u0026quot;:1073872969,\u0026quot;Properties\u0026quot;:[469775450,\u0026quot;Default\u0026quot;,201340122,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;,134233614,\u0026quot;true\u0026quot;,469778129,\u0026quot;Default\u0026quot;,335572020,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,469777841,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;,469777842,\u0026quot;Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,469777844,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;,469769226,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue,Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,335551500,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,268442635,\u0026quot;24\u0026quot;,335551547,\u0026quot;1033\u0026quot;,335559740,\u0026quot;288\u0026quot;,201341983,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,335559738,\u0026quot;160\u0026quot;,469777843,\u0026quot;Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,335559704,\u0026quot;1025\u0026quot;,335559705,\u0026quot;2057\u0026quot;]}\u0022\u003EOur funding comes from generous local benefactors, and they\u2019ve been very supportive so far.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW42291425 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\u0022{\u0026quot;ObjectId\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;c497511c-5b0c-4b88-b6a3-fe98e47b55ff|184\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;ClassId\u0026quot;:1073872969,\u0026quot;Properties\u0026quot;:[469775450,\u0026quot;Default\u0026quot;,201340122,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;,134233614,\u0026quot;true\u0026quot;,469778129,\u0026quot;Default\u0026quot;,335572020,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,469777841,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;,469777842,\u0026quot;Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,469777844,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;,469769226,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue,Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,335551500,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,268442635,\u0026quot;24\u0026quot;,335551547,\u0026quot;1033\u0026quot;,335559740,\u0026quot;288\u0026quot;,201341983,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,335559738,\u0026quot;160\u0026quot;,469777843,\u0026quot;Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,335559704,\u0026quot;1025\u0026quot;,335559705,\u0026quot;2057\u0026quot;]}\u0022\u003ECan you tell us how you adapted your Scout venue?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ve our own Scout venue and campsite that they come to. I designed the Scout venue and campsite 10 years ago and we made sure it was inclusive then. We took out steps, installed ramps, added\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003Edisabled toilets and so on. \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EOur\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003Eclimbing wall\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003Es\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003Especially designed for anyone to be able to use it too. Instead of being a vertical climbing wall, it\u2019s sloped, which makes it less daunting and more accessible to those with additional needs.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EThe climbing wall is currently being revamped, with thanks to a kind grant of \u00A350,000 from trusts, benefactors and charities on the island.\u003C/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion CommentHighlightRest SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EWe went to Liverpool to do some training in adaptive climbing around five years ago and\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E since then we\u2019ve \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClickedV2 CommentHighlightClicked SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003Eused \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003Ethe wall lots, but it\u2019s just \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003Efor Scouts and Guides.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW56760231 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW264759488 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\u0022{\u0026quot;ObjectId\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;c497511c-5b0c-4b88-b6a3-fe98e47b55ff|184\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;ClassId\u0026quot;:1073872969,\u0026quot;Properties\u0026quot;:[469775450,\u0026quot;Default\u0026quot;,201340122,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;,134233614,\u0026quot;true\u0026quot;,469778129,\u0026quot;Default\u0026quot;,335572020,\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;,469777841,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;,469777842,\u0026quot;Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,469777844,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;,469769226,\u0026quot;Helvetica Neue,Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,335551500,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,268442635,\u0026quot;24\u0026quot;,335551547,\u0026quot;1033\u0026quot;,335559740,\u0026quot;288\u0026quot;,201341983,\u0026quot;0\u0026quot;,335559738,\u0026quot;160\u0026quot;,469777843,\u0026quot;Arial Unicode MS\u0026quot;,335559704,\u0026quot;1025\u0026quot;,335559705,\u0026quot;2057\u0026quot;]}\u0022\u003EWhat\u2019s the reaction been to the climbing wall? \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW264759488 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW264759488 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW264759488 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EThe wall\u2019s been a great success. Our young people enjoy climbing, and their parents and carers also couldn\u2019t believe what they\u2019d been missing out on. One dad was surprised, as his child had never been able to go climbing before.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW264759488 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EWhen climbing, we can put extra holds in to help people get their foot on. 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Some teachers become leaders and some parents and carers are occasional helpers too. We get them to do a DBS and some safety training, safeguarding and first aid. The teachers really look forward to it too, as it\u2019s so different to what they usually do. They also offer support with behaviour management, so we can focus on running activities.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW118870019 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW118870019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW118870019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW118870019 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EWe really get to know them, and they know you, so now the bus arrives, and they all come over quickly in a hurry of excitement. 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