{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThis toolkit is for Group leadership teams. You\u2019ll find questions to reflect on, practical tips and resources to help you build on what\u2019s already going well and make your Group even more inclusive.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYou may wish to print off the PDF version of this resource: \u003Ca href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/ifehyekn/inclusion-toolkit-groups.pdf\u0022 title=\u0022Inclusion Toolkit Groups\u0022\u003EInclusion toolkit: Groups\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIdeas for when to use this toolkit:\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAs part of a regular review.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAs part of an activity for Group volunteers.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAs part of a team meeting.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWith volunteers from other Groups to learn from and support each other. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBefore recruitment drives.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen prompted by your County Lead Volunteer or District Lead Volunteer.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen a new Group Lead Volunteer joins.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhenever you\u2019d like to reflect on your inclusivity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EDoes your Group\u2019s volunteer team reflect the diversity of the local area? \u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECompare the demographics of your local area with those of your Group. You can use \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/maps/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022ONS Census Maps\u0022\u003EONS census maps\u003C/a\u003E to compare your local area to who\u2019s in Scouts, and spot which groups might be missing out.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrowing:\u003C/strong\u003E Our volunteers don\u2019t yet reflect the diversity of the local area in any demographic areas (gender, ethnicity, disability, age, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background), or they reflect diversity in one area.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteady:\u003C/strong\u003E Our volunteers reflect the diversity of the local area in two or three demographic areas (gender, disability, age, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background), but ethnicity isn\u2019t one of these.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrong:\u003C/strong\u003E Our volunteers reflect the diversity of the local area in three or more demographic areas (gender, ethnicity, disability, age, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background), including ethnicity.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/furthering-reach-toolkit/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Furthering Reach Toolkit\u0022\u003EFurthering Reach Toolkit\u003C/a\u003E to learn more about your local community and find practical tips for recruiting volunteers from diverse backgrounds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPartner with schools, community groups, places of faith, faith leaders, community champions and clubs that engage people from diverse backgrounds. Go along to their events or activities to introduce Scouts and share opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/activities/plan-a-scout-swap-shop/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Plan a Scout swap shop\u0022\u003EPlan a Scout swap shop\u003C/a\u003E to help save costs by giving pre-loved items a new home and let volunteers know about unform swapping schemes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck if your District or County/Area/Region offer discounts or extra financial support for volunteers on low-incomes to support with things like uniform costs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERead our guidance on \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/faiths-and-beliefs/supporting-members-around-faiths-and-beliefs/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Supporting members around faiths and beliefs\u0022\u003Esupporting members around faiths and beliefs\u003C/a\u003E to find tips on how to make your Group and faith events more inclusive of different faith and beliefs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShare stories of diverse Scout volunteers and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/about-us/our-people/scout-ambassadors/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Ambassadors\u0022\u003Eambassadors\u003C/a\u003E, such as Dwayne Fields and Ellie Simmonds, to challenge stereotypes and encourage participation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse inclusive promotional materials and show your presence in the community to reflect that Scouts welcomes everyone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDecide how to encourage diverse people to join. For example, offer flexible volunteering roles, remove financial barriers and address accessibility concerns.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDiscover how a Drey has \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/furthering-reach-toolkit/tales-of-furthering-reach/diversifying-your-volunteer-leadership-team/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Diversifying your volunteer leadership team\u0022\u003Ediversified their volunteer leadership team in Squirrels\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"What can I do in my local area?"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EDoes your Group actively support disabled people?\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen we talk about disabilities at Scouts, we include \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://hdsunflower.com/uk/insights/post/what-is-a-hidden-disability\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022What is a hidden disability?\u0022\u003Ehidden disabilities\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrowing:\u003C/strong\u003E Our meeting place and facilities aren\u2019t accessible for disabled people yet. Accessibility and reasonable adjustments aren\u2019t regularly considered when planning activities and events. There\u2019s little or no support in place for disabled people.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteady:\u003C/strong\u003E Our meeting place and facilities are accessible for some disabled people, but not everyone. Accessibility and reasonable adjustments are sometimes considered when planning activities and events. We make changes to support disabled people when asked, or when we think changes are needed, but not as a regular part of planning.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrong:\u003C/strong\u003E Our meeting place and facilities are accessible for everyone. Accessibility and reasonable adjustments are considered from the start when planning activities and events. We regularly review how accessible our Group is for disabled people. Reasonable adjustments are recorded and reviewed, including changes to our meeting place, programmes, uniforms and badges.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003EUse the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/edi-volunteer-resources/accessible-spaces-checklist/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Accessible Spaces Checklist\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003EAccessible Spaces Checklist\u003C/a\u003E to identify ways to make your meeting place, programme, uniform and badges more accessible. Create an action plan together to make changes.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003EFind out\u00A0\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/news/2024/may/making-scouts-accessible-roses-story/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Making Scouts accessible: Rose\u0027s story\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003Ehow Rose, a Beaver Section Team Leader, made her Group more accessible for disabled people\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003ETalk with young people and prospective volunteers when they want to join Scouts to ask what support they might need and how you can help.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003EExplore our guidance on\u00A0\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/including-disabled-and-neurodivergent-people/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Supporting people with additional needs\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003Esupporting people with additional needs\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003ECreate an\u00A0\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/including-disabled-and-neurodivergent-people/planning-individual-support/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Planning individual support\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003EIndividual Support Plan\u003C/a\u003E to record and regularly review support needs and reasonable adjustments.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003ECheck out the\u00A0\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/grants-from-uk-scouts/additional-needs-grant/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Additional Needs Grant\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW227185072 BCX0\u0022\u003EAdditional Needs Grant,\u003C/a\u003E which can provide financial support for accessibility improvements. 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Our Group explores new approaches together.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplore free online courses on inclusion and diversity, like those on \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.futurelearn.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Future Learn\u0022\u003EFutureLearn\u003C/a\u003E. Share what you learn with the team. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELearn about Scouts\u0027 \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/our-volunteering-culture/\u0022 title=\u0022Our Volunteering Culture\u0022\u003Evolunteering culture\u003C/a\u003E. Run a volunteer-only \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/our-volunteering-culture/about-me/\u0022 title=\u0022About Me\u0022\u003Eactivity\u003C/a\u003E to build trust, encourage open discussions and create a space where everyone feels comfortable suggesting new ideas.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOrganise a volunteer-only camp, social or workshop to focus on team building, making it easier to introduce and embrace new ways of doing things.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInspire your team with stories of people who\u2019ve made Scouts more inclusive.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERegularly ask young people, parents and carers, and volunteers for ideas on how to make Scouts more welcoming, and act on their suggestions.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"What can I do in my local area?"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EDoes your Group actively address incidents of discrimination and unacceptable behaviour?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrowing:\u003C/strong\u003E We don\u0027t yet have a clear and documented process for addressing incidents of discrimination and unacceptable behaviour. We aren\u2019t sure how to respond to behaviours, attitudes and language that\u2019s exclusionary or offensive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteady:\u003C/strong\u003E We have a process for addressing discrimination and unacceptable behaviour, but it\u2019s not documented, consistently applied or well-known. We\u2019re sometimes confident addressing behaviours, attitudes and language that\u2019s exclusionary or offensive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrong:\u003C/strong\u003E We have a clear, documented, well-known process for addressing incidents of discrimination and unacceptable behaviour. We apply the process fairly and consistently to address any behaviours, attitudes or language that\u2019s exclusionary or offensive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShare our \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/about-us/policy/scouts-complaints-policy/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scouts\u0027 Complaints Policy\u0022\u003EComplaints Policy\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/about-us/policy/anti-bullying-and-harassment-policy/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Volunteer Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy \u0026amp; Procedures\u0022\u003EVolunteer Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy \u0026amp; Procedures\u003C/a\u003E with volunteers so everyone knows how to raise concerns and report incidents of discrimination and unacceptable behaviour.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDistribute resources to volunteers on how to champion diversity and challenge discrimination. FutureLearn\u2019s free \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/anti-racism-and-human-rights\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Anti-racism and human rights\u0022\u003Eanti-racism and human rights course\u003C/a\u003E is a good starting point.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEducate young people and volunteers about the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://righttobe.org/guides/bystander-intervention-training/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaakqlA_ZA2Ysc5cc1OMgoH-0JgbwrMQW6mZhAFdMC2WyY-Lh6kJiIku9QE_aem_RycxYBkwemNkSFZZxGJ5wQ\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022The 5Ds of bystander intervention\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaakqlA_ZA2Ysc5cc1OMgoH-0JgbwrMQW6mZhAFdMC2WyY-Lh6kJiIku9QE_aem_RycxYBkwemNkSFZZxGJ5wQ\u0022\u003E5Ds of bystander intervention\u003C/a\u003E to help them safely and effectively intervene when they see incidents of discrimination and unacceptable behaviour.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"What can I do in my local area?"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EDoes your Group actively respond to feedback or queries about inclusion?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrowing:\u003C/strong\u003E We don\u2019t yet have a clear and documented process for people to give feedback or raise queries about inclusion. 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They\u2019d like support to build their confidence.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteady:\u003C/strong\u003E Our volunteers are confident in delivering an inclusive programme in some areas. They\u2019d like support in other areas where they\u2019re building their confidence.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrong:\u003C/strong\u003E Our volunteers are confident in delivering an inclusive programme. They know where to get support outside of their Group.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECreate regular opportunities for volunteers to share skills and experiences with each other through cross-Section meetings or informal discussions.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure volunteers know where to get support outside of their Group, such as from District, County/Area/Region and HQ Teams.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERegularly communicate available resources and support, like the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\u0022 title=\u0022Equity, Diversity and Inclusion\u0022\u003EEDI Hub\u003C/a\u003E, to make sure volunteers can access help when needed.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"What can I do in my local 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