{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EAt Scouts, we want everyone to feel included and comfortable. This resource will help you create accessible, safe and welcoming Scout spaces for young people and volunteers with disabilities and/or support needs. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen we say Scout spaces we mean any spaces, either physical or virtual, where a Scout-led activity, meeting or event is taking place. This could be a District Trustee Board meeting, a section night in your usual meeting place, a County camp, a day trip, and so on. It might also be a wider event where Scouts are taking part, such as a local parade.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHere\u2019s a list of things you should consider in all Scout spaces, from Section nights, Trustee meetings, and Beaver sleepovers, to international camps, visiting a fire station and kayaking on the local river.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EResources\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave you...\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShared the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Young People First - Yellow Card\u0022\u003EYellow Card\u003C/a\u003E with all attendees, as well as parents/carers of all young people attending?\u003Cbr\u003EAnd made sure all adult volunteers have read and understood it?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGiven everyone (including volunteers, parents/carers, or support workers) opportunities to share their own or their young person\u2019s access needs?\u003Cbr\u003EAnd done this in plenty of time to accommodate any adjustments and follow up with people where needed?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShared access need requirements with the relevant and appropriate volunteers and site managers/owners?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked individual support plans or adjustment plans that\u2019re in place?\u00A0\u003Cbr\u003ERemember, this information should be reviewed regularly, such as on a termly basis.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsidered reasonable adjustments and support needs in risk assessments?\u00A0\u003Cbr\u003EThis may include:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ehaving additional volunteers above the required Adult to Young Person ratio present (See \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9a-activities/\u0022 title=\u00229a. Activities\u0022\u003EPOR Chapter 9a\u003C/a\u003E)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eany equipment or physical changes to the space. For example, if you\u2019re using a temporary ramp, it needs to be risk assessed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanned safe escape routes from the premises for everyone involved?\u003Cbr\u003EMake sure:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eyour assembly points are accessible to someone using a mobility aid (such as wheelchairs) or with a visual/hearing impairment\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eyou have Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans in place where needed. Use the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-risk-assessment-means-of-escape-for-disabled-people/fire-safety-risk-assessment-means-of-escape-for-disabled-people-accessible-version\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Fire Safety Risk Assessment - gov.uk\u0022\u003Egovernment\u2019s Fire safety risk assessment: means of escape for disabled people\u003C/a\u003E to help you.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShared location information, including parking and accessibility details?\u00A0\u003Cbr\u003EYou could also include images, videos, or 3D tours and a list of available facilities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShared an itinerary?\u003Cbr\u003EMake sure your itinerary:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eallows enough time for moving between activities (including time for movement/refreshment/sensory breaks and time for those with limited mobility)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eis shared with your Group in advance\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eincludes breaks during longer activities for movement/refreshment/sensory needs\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eclearly lists timeframes, such as 9:00am-9:15am (15 minutes)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided short, clear, and direct instructions/details at the start of activities?\u003Cbr\u003EMake sure:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Epeople can access information and instructions throughout\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eyou can provide verbal and/or visual prompts and reminders when coming to the end of activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/edi-volunteer-resources/visual-supports/\u0022 title=\u0022Visual Supports\u0022\u003Evisual supports\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0that are long-lasting for weekly use, outdoors, trips, local events or Nights Away?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided alternative forms of information for those who need it?\u003Cbr\u003EThis might include:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Elarge text\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eeasy read\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Edifferent coloured backgrounds\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Etranscripts\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Evisual and audio resources\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBraille\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/employers/creating-a-dyslexia-friendly-workplace/dyslexia-friendly-style-guide#:~:text=Use%20sans%20serif%20fonts%2C%20such,may%20request%20a%20larger%20font.\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Dyslexia friendly style guide - British Dyslexia Association\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#:~:text=Use%20sans%20serif%20fonts%2C%20such,may%20request%20a%20larger%20font.\u0022\u003Edyslexic-friendly fonts\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Egood contrast between text colours and the background colour.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided any meal plans in advance?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EFacilities\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave you...\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided appropriate disposal methods for sharps, contaminated waste, and period products?\u00A0\u003Cbr\u003EThis waste may need to be appropriately stored and disposed of afterwards.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPut a hearing loop system in place if needed?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked your presenters/speakers/volunteers know how to work this?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter if needed?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided suitable equipment for everyone to take part in activities?\u003Cbr\u003EIf you need specialist equipment, see if you can borrow it from another Group of apply to the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/grants-from-uk-scouts/additional-needs-grant/\u0022 title=\u0022Additional Needs Grant\u0022\u003EAdditional Needs Grant\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMade sensory aids, such as fidget toys and ear defenders available?\u003Cbr\u003EYou could encourage people to bring their own or provide them.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMade quiet spaces available, such as a sensory room/tent/area?\u003Cbr\u003ENational Autistic Society has more information available around \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/autism-friendly-guide/accessible-environments\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Accessible Environments - National Autistic Society\u0022\u003Ecreating accessible environments.\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided space for service/support dogs to attend with room for them to stay next to their human?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMade sure you have a designated space for dog toileting needs and another for them to eat and drink?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsidered dietary requirements if you\u0027re providing catering?\u003Cbr\u003EWhen thinking about dietary requirements, consider intolerances, allergies, food and texture sensitivities, eating problems, eating disorders and any other medical needs, such as diabetes.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMade people aware if they\u0027ll need to stand?\u003Cbr\u003EMake sure:\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eyou reserve seating for people who need it\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethe seating is accessible (for example, has backs)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esomeone in a wheelchair can navigate the space and feel included in standing activities and seated arrangements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided reserved seating/standing at the front for anyone who may need to lip read or has visual/hearing impairments?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EOther things to think about in all Scout spaces\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave you...\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGiven advance warning for any flickering lights, strobe lighting or flash photography?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsidered \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/including-disabled-and-neurodivergent-people/making-reasonable-adjustments/making-changes-to-activities-badges-and-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Adjustments to badges and awards\u0022\u003Eadapting badge requirements\u003C/a\u003E?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdapted the uniform requirements to meet anyone\u0027s accessibility needs?\u003Cbr\u003ESee \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/10-uniform-badges-and-emblems/\u0022 title=\u002210. Uniform, badges and emblems\u0022\u003EPOR 10.6 Accessibility and inclusion considerations\u003C/a\u003E, \u2018The wellbeing of members must take precedence over formality of dress\u2019 and \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/10-uniform-badges-and-emblems/\u0022 title=\u002210. Uniform, badges and emblems\u0022\u003E10.12 Special Groups Uniform\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanned activities and games so their accessible to everyone who wants to take part?\u003Cbr\u003EAll of our activities on the \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Activities\u0022\u003EActivity Finder\u003C/a\u003E have advice on how to adapt activities to make them more accessible.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanned some alternative activities (quieter, less physically and mentally demanding) that can run alongside the wider group?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Thinking about all Scout spaces"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHere are all the things you need to consider when running a Scout activity, meeting, or event indoors: \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave you...\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked nearby parking and travel to the building is accessible?\u003Cbr\u003EThis includes:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eonsite parking\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Edisabled parking bays\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esuitable public transportation options available\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esuitable walking routes and safe crossing points for people to cross any roads to get to the building.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked pavements and pathways around the building are wide, smooth, and well lit?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked the kerbs near the building dropped or if there\u2019s kerb ramps available?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMade sure there\u2019s an accessible entrance to the building?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThis includes:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eclear signage\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Egood lighting\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ea ramp\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eautomatic doors or doors that can be safely propped open. Always consider fire safety when propping doors open.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked whether someone may need to climb stairs to reach the space inside the building?\u003Cbr\u003EIf so:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo these stairs have handrails?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre the steps clearly defined with yellow markings?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIs there an alternative lift, stairlift or ramp?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECould you use a downstairs or ground floor space instead?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMade sure internal doors, passageways and turning areas are wide enough to fit comfortably through in a wheelchair and mobility scooter?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked doors are light enough to be opened or propped open safely?\u003Cbr\u003EAlways consider fire safety when propping doors open.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked glass doors are clearly marked?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided clear signage, including size, colour, and placement?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided braille, visual image, audio or large print alternatives?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked there are accessible bathroom and kitchen facilities, including showers if needed?\u0026nbsp;And are these clearly signposted?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo you have a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.disabilityrightsuk.org/products/radar-key\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Disability Rights UK - RADAR key\u0022\u003ERADAR key\u003C/a\u003E if needed?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETested the room acoustics?\u003Cbr\u003EYou should check if:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Epeople at the back of the room can hear clearly\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eyou can dampen echoes\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethere\u0027s noise interference from attached rooms or outside. Remember to check this with the windows open and closed, and with and without heating systems operating.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Thinking about being indoors"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHere are all the things you need to consider when running a Scout activity, meeting or event outside:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave you...\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked nearby parking and travel to the venue is accessible?\u003Cbr\u003EThis includes:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eonsite parking\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Edisabled parking bays\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esuitable public transport options available\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esuitable walking routes and safe crossing points for people to cross any roads to get to the venue.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMade sure someone with limited mobility or using mobility aids can get around the terrain?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EYou should check if there\u0027s:\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eaccessible pathways for those using mobility aids\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esuitable all flat terrain walking routes, without steep gradients or steps\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esuitable places to rest, such as benches.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022padding-left: 40px;\u0022\u003EPlease remember not all wheelchairs and mobility scooters are all-terrain vehicles.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThought about the distance between activities and other areas? Make sure your timetable provides the most efficient and accessible route.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThink about how far someone will need to travel:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ebetween activities\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ebetween activities and other facilities, including bathrooms and eating areas.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided clear maps or signage, including size, colour, and placement?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ERemember to have alternative formats of this information available.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked the available facilities are accessible (including bathroom and shower facilities, tents, and mess tents/halls)?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EFor example, can someone with limited mobility, or someone using a wheelchair or mobility scooter, enter, move around, and use the space as intended?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Thinking about being outside"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHere are all the things you need to consider when going on Nights Away:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave you...\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThought about how you can help those attending know what to expect on a Nights Away event?\u003Cbr\u003EYou could hold a meting or camp preparation session for young people, volunteers and parents or carers.\u003Cbr\u003EThis could include:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ea practice run of setting up tents and sleeping bags\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Echatting about how sleeping in a tent sounds and feels, what to do if you wake up in the night, how to respect each other\u0027s privacy, feeling homesick, and more\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Emaking sure people have the chance to ask any questions they might have.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMade plans for any incidents or accidents, such as bedwetting, sleepwalking or sickness?\u003Cbr\u003EThis may include:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ekeeping floors clean and tidy for any who may sleepwalk or having extra supervision in place\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ehaving discrete disposal methods for bedwetting products, such as pull-ups.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanned how people are getting their belongings from the drop off point to their accommodation?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EIf people aren\u0027t able to do this, make sure there are other options available. For example, could they bring their car onsite to unpack?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOffered indoor accommodation to those who need it?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanned how and where attendees can store motorised equipment, such as electric wheelchairs and scooters that need to be stored under cover?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGot access to plug sockets and fridges?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EFor example, to charge mobility aids, charge spare batteries, or store medication in fridges.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Thinking about Nights Away"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou might use online or digital spaces, such as Zoom, Facebook, emails or WhatsApp to stay connected. It may be a parent and carer group chat, a Facebook event, a virtual meeting or a learning webinar.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are all the things you need to consider when you\u0027re online and in digital spaces:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave you...\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShared our \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safeguarding-in-the-programme/scouting-online-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022Scouting online safely\u0022\u003EStaying safe online guidance\u003C/a\u003E with all attendees, as well as parents and carers of all young people attending?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMade sure all adult volunteers have read and understood it?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked any digital materials and resources have image descriptions, including any social media posts?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EFor example, someone could verbally describe images in a learning session.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvided resources, such as PowerPoint slides, in advance?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChecked the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/taking-scouts-online/digital-platforms-for-scouts/\u0022 title=\u0022Digital platforms for Scouts\u0022\u003Eonline video conferencing platform\u003C/a\u003E has accessibility features, such as closed captioning?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EPlease note that \u2018break out rooms\u2019 disable closed captioning.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERecorded the session for those who can\u2019t attend or need to leave partway through?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EMake sure everyone:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eknows you\u0027re recording\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eknows how and where it\u0027ll be shared\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ehas consented to being recorded if sharing screens or if they have their camera on.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGot someone in the team who can support people joining the online space?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETold everyone how to access help before/during the online session?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou might need technical, practical, and content based support throughout.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMade any presenters aware, in advance of the session, that their presentation materials and style need to be inclusive?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThey should:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Elook at the camera so people can lip read\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eprovide advance notice of any group activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Thinking about being online or in digital spaces"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EScouts may travel together as a group for lots of reasons, such as going on a day out or getting to camp. 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You may want to keep notes alongside this checklist for things that have multiple steps or that you need to return to later.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EWhen to use the Accessible Spaces Checklist\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENot everyone will choose to disclose their disability, so although you aren\u2019t aware of someone\u2019s needs, they may still exist. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always best practice to use this checklist when planning and/or running any activity, event or meeting at Scouts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhenever you\u2019re using this checklist or making any reasonable adjustments, make them in line with our Scouts safety guidance. 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