{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThis toolkit is for Section 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 Section 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/nnihifnq/inclusion-toolkit-sections.pdf\u0022 title=\u0022Inclusion Toolkit Sections\u0022\u003EInclusion toolkit: Sections\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 Section volunteers.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAs part of a team meeting.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWith volunteers from other Sections to learn from and support each other. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen prompted by a Lead Volunteer.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBefore recruitment drives.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWith your Young Leaders or Explorers.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDuring programme planning.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhenever you\u2019d like to reflect on your inclusivity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW244613468 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhat\u2019s the gender diversity of the Section?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrowing:\u003C/strong\u003E The Section is mostly or entirely made up of one gender, such as all boys.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteady:\u003C/strong\u003E There\u2019s some gender diversity, but it doesn\u2019t yet reflect the wider community.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrong:\u003C/strong\u003E The Section has a good gender balance and welcomes young people of all genders, or we\u2019re single gendered for faith-based reasons.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003EMake sure promotional materials, local social media and websites, imagery and welcome messages include girls and women, and explicitly state that Scouts is for everyone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003EUse mixed-gender teams when giving talks and running Section nights.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003EPartner with schools, community groups\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003E, places of faith, faith leaders, community champions and clubs that engage girls and women to introduce Scouts and share opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003EShare stories of inspirational girls and women in Scouts, including Vera Barclay, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/about-us/our-people/scout-ambassadors/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Ambassadors\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Eambassadors\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003E such as Ellie Simmonds and Saray Khumalo, to challenge stereotypes and encourage participation.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW117138101 BCX0\u0022\u003ECelebrate and run activities or events for awareness days to highlight the achievements and history of girls and women, such as International Women\u2019s Day, Women\u2019s History Month or Ada Lovelace Day.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"What can I do in my local area?"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EWhat\u2019s the ethnic diversity of the Section?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECompare ethnicity demographics of your local area with those of your Section. 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.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrowing:\u003C/strong\u003E The Section doesn\u2019t reflect the ethnic diversity of the local area.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteady:\u003C/strong\u003E The Section somewhat reflects the ethnic diversity of our local area, but it could be better.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrong:\u003C/strong\u003E The Section reflects the ethnic diversity of the local area.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW41537685 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW41537685 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41537685 BCX0\u0022\u003EUse the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/furthering-reach-toolkit/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Furthering Reach Toolkit\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW41537685 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41537685 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003EFurthering Reach Toolkit\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41537685 BCX0\u0022\u003E to learn more about your local community and find practical tips to help grow your Section.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW41537685 BCX0\u0022\u003EPartner with schools, community groups, places of faith, faith leaders, community champions and clubs\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41537685 BCX0\u0022\u003E that engage people from different ethnic backgrounds. 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