{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EA volunteer shares her experience of supporting young people and adults with additional needs.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Supporting young people with additional needs","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003EWhere\u0027s the Scouts Section located?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003EThe Squirrel Drey\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003E\u00A0is located in an urban setting, IMD 1-3. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003EThere are 12 squirrels in the\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003EDrey\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003E, all from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003EThe c\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003Eommunity is \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003Every diverse, with a mix\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003E of working class people from all kinds of ethnic and social backgrounds\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003E. The Scout group has worked hard to ensure that all families\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW257584644 BCX9\u0022\u003E feel supported and included.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"quoteText":"We\u0027re all blended into one big family now","attribution":"Squirrel Leader","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003ESuccesses and challenges:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003EThere are some children diagnosed with ADHD or who are non-verbal. The leaders are working really hard to adapt all\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003E\u2018\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003Eactivities, games, and tasks to suit the needs of young people. Including things like the Makaton Promise\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003E They do so by completing \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/stay-safe-assess-the-risks/\u0022 title=\u0022Stay safe \u2013 assess the risks\u0022\u003Edynamic risk assessments\u003C/a\u003E, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003Eand have open and honest conversations with leaders, volunteers, and parents. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003EThe relationship with parents is so important. The group\u0027s Leader says: \u2018Parents are welcome to stay and show volunteers what their child need\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003Es\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003E, or how to support the child if they need extra help. Volunteers and leaders also support each other by learning about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and adapt the activities to suit the children\u2019s needs.\u0027 \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022\u003EThe group has successfully completed their first full term and everyone is very happy. Children can\u2019t wait until the next meet-up, and parents have been incredibly supportive. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:6,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:6,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:480,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[5687],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:6,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:6,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:480,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[5687],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003EWhat the leaders have learned:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW75127434 BCX9\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:6,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:6,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:480,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[5687],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW193733135 BCX9\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW193733135 BCX9\u0022\u003EThe first few months have been a wonderful learning journey. 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