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They also engage with other Scouts groups in the area and offer to take their kids out on the water whenever possible.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW192021341 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW192021341 BCX9\u0022\u003E The Squirrel Leader says they\u0027re very proud of the work they\u0027ve done to include families from a military background and \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/furthering-reach-toolkit/tales-of-furthering-reach/supporting-children-with-additional-needs/\u0022 title=\u0022Supporting children with additional needs\u0022\u003Esupport children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW192021341 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW192021341 BCX9\u0022\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW192021341 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWhat are the challenges and opportunities?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW192021341 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThey are in an area with a great number of military families who may have a transient life and may also have a parent deployed. They currently have three military children within the Squirrels Drey (two Squirrels and one young leader).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW192021341 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe group say: \u2018We try to be active at events within the military bases so that those on the base are aware of the group.\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW192021341 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe group has a policy that if a member doesn\u2019t consistently turn up, the spot goes to someone else. They make an exception for military families. Engaging with these families is important so if the children and young people get registered, they can continue Scouts in another group even if the family moves.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW192021341 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERegardless of their background, developing a rapport with the families helps to develop a good relationship with the Squirrels and enables them to make an even greater contribution to the young people\u0027s growth.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"quoteText":"A really good relationship with the parents is essential as this is how you find out the needs of the families in your community","attribution":"Squirrel Leader","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EKey steps:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EGet to know your community. Getting to know the families, the facilities and different backgrounds helps to develop programme and resources to meet children\u0027s needs.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:6,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:6,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00221\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EBe open and flexible in your choices. 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