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It has excellent support from volunteers, as well as parent and carer helpers.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW218039270 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW218039270 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003ESuccesses and challenges:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe Squirrel Section Team Leader became aware of Afghan refugee families being moved to the area, after the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EShe reached out to a charity who were supporting the families in their relocation and shared what Scouts have to offer, inviting families to have their children attend Scouts.\u0026nbsp; \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EOne family reached back to the Scout group. The father worked as a translator and, due to his fluent English, was able to engage and become involved. This father has attended Squirrels with his daughter since she joined. He helps to support her to access activities and be included, as she speaks very little English. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThere were barriers, but volunteers suggest it was a series of small acts of kindness that enabled the four-year-old to attend Squirrels. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe turnaround from leaving Afghanistan to being moved to the UK was rapid and left the family with few belongings or financial stability. They live a 45-minute walk away from the Scout venue, so it was not practical to walk there and back every Monday night.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe Scout volunteer team reached out to their membership and explained the family\u2019s situation asking for some specific support, such as if anybody could commit to bringing her each week. Of course, they did.\u0026nbsp; \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe group then used their own resources to support her financially, through purchasing a car seat and funding her uniform. 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