{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECubs Home Safety Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReq 4 \u0022Find out where the nearest public telephone box is to your house\u0022 was removed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA new requirement \u0022Learn about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) and what to do in an emergency\u0022 was added into the badge as requirement 2.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReq 5 has had \u0022and find out how to call the emergency services\u0022 added to it and some additional supporting information placed underneath.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can see how the requirements now look on the \u003Ca href=\u0022/cubs/activity-badges/home-safety/\u0022 title=\u0022Home Safety\u0022\u003EHome Safety badge page.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"September 2027"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003ETop Award updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExplorer Scout Young Leaders\u0027 Scheme\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/explorers/awards/young-leader-award/attend-all-young-leader-training-modules/module-a-prepare-for-take-off/\u0022 title=\u0022Module A - Prepare for take-off\u0022\u003EModule A\u003C/a\u003E has been updated with the latest safety and safeguarding content, supporting both new Young Leaders and those already in groups. The revised content should be used moving forward.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EBadge updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Communicator Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u0027ve recently updated the Scouts Communicator Activity Badge.\u0026nbsp;If you are working towards the old requirements, you can continue to do so until 31st August 2027. You can find the new requirements on the\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/communicator/\u0022 title=\u0022Communicator\u0022\u003Ebadge page\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"August 2026"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Orienteer Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u0027ve worked alongside British Orienteering to update these badge requirements. If you are working towards the old requirements, you can continue to do so until December 2026. You can find the new requirements on the \u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/orienteer/\u0022 title=\u0022Orienteer\u0022\u003Ebadge page\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Air Researcher Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe have recently merged this badge with the Air Spotter activity badge. This badge name and badge image will remain as part of the programme. If you are working towards the old requirements of this badge, you can continue to do so until June 2027. You can find the new requirements on the \u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/air-researcher/\u0022 title=\u0022Air Researcher\u0022\u003Ebadge page\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Air Spotter Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe have recently merged this badge with the Air Researcher activity badge. If you are working towards the requirements of this badge, you can continue to do so until June 2027. After which this badge will be removed from the Scouts programme.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Parascending Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAfter consultation we\u0027ve decided to remove this badge from the Scouts programme. 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After which this badge will be removed from the Scouts programme.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Water Activities Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe have recently merged the Power Coxswain and Pulling (Fixed Seat Rowing) activity badges into this badge. The following requirements we added into the badge:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReq. f - British Rowing Learn2Row (L2R) course in a fixed seat craft.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReq. g - Leadership Activity Permit for Power Boating or Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski), a Leadership Permit for Narrow Boating or Motor Cruising or the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Award.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"June 2026"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Nature Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ve recently worked with volunteers and external subject matter experts to update the requirements for this badge. Those who are already working towards this badge can continue working towards the older set of requirements on this page until the end of 2026. You can find the new requirements on the \u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/nature/\u0022 title=\u0022Nature\u0022\u003Ebadge page.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Cyclist Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReq.1 - \u0022with everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride\u0022 was added to the requirement.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReq. 3 - was removed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERoad cycling\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReq. c - was replaced with \u0022Develop a working knowledge of map reading. Show you can orientate a map, either using a compass or local landmarks. 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There are for 75 and 100 hikes or journeys.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETime on the Water Staged Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe have added 2 new stages to the \u003Ca href=\u0022/staged-badges/time-on-the-water/\u0022 title=\u0022Time on the Water\u0022\u003ETime on the Water Staged Activity badge\u003C/a\u003E. These are for 75 and 100 water activities experiences.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"April 2026"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Scouts Chef Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMinor updates to the \u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/chef/\u0022 title=\u0022Chef\u0022\u003EScouts Chef Activity badge\u003C/a\u003E, to embed the topic of reducing food waste, to support sustainability.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"March 2026"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge updates\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Gateway Award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EScouts are now working with the learning disability charity Mencap to deliver their \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/gateway-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Gateway Award\u0022\u003EGateway Award\u003C/a\u003E which is an activity award scheme designed for young people with learning disabilities, including those with more complex support needs. The Award can now be used in place of the challenges for our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/?preview=true\u0026amp;id=77623\u0022 title=\u0022Explorer and Network Top Awards\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?preview=true\u0026amp;id=77623\u0022\u003EExplorer and Network Top Awards\u003C/a\u003E, similarly to DofE. Young people with learning disabilities can still choose to take part in any of our other awards too, and we have\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/including-disabled-people/\u0022 title=\u0022guidance on making adjustments to awards\u0022\u003Eguidance on making adjustments to awards\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;available.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFind out more about \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/gateway-award/\u0022 title=\u0022the Gateway Award\u0022\u003Ethe Gateway Award\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"January 2026"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge Updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAir Activities Staged Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll stages of the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/staged-badges/air-activities/air-activities-stage-1/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Air Activities Stage 1\u0022\u003EAir Activities Staged Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E have been updated in collaboration with the RAF to make them more achievable.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYoung people can follow either the old or new requirements until 30 June 2026. From 1 July 2026, only the new requirements will apply.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"July 2025"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge updates\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Fundraising Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReq. 4: \u0027Write a short report\u0027 was replaced with \u0027Prepare a presentation\u0027, alongside some guidance on what this could look like.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"May 2025"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003ETop Award updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ve updated the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/top-awards/chief-scout-s-platinum-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout Platinum\u0022\u003EChief Scout Platinum\u003C/a\u003E and\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/top-awards/chief-scout-s-diamond-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout Diamond\u0022\u003EChief Scout Diamond\u003C/a\u003E Awards nights away requirements. They\u2019re now aligned with the changes made to the King Scout Award in June 2024.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe nights away requirements are now:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChief Scout Platinum\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EComplete eight nights away as an Explorer Scout of which four must be camping.\u00A0Any nights away can count for this section, including those used in another part of this award\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChief Scout Diamond\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EComplete 16 nights away as an Explorer Scout or member of the Scout Network, of which eight must be camping.\u00A0Any nights away can count for this section, whether used in another part of this award, or to count towards the Chief Scout Platinum award.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EBadge Updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExplorer Space Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe have recently added the \u003Ca href=\u0022/explorers/activity-badges/space-old/\u0022 title=\u0022Space\u0022\u003ESpace Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E to the Explorers programme. The badge is sponsored by the UK Space Agency.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"March 2025"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003ETop Award updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuke of Edinburgh (DofE) Gold Award\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOn 1 February 2025 the DofE introduced new requirements to the residential section of the Gold Award. This makes it more inclusive, accessible and flexible. You can find details of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/thelatest/introducing-the-new-dofe-residential-requirements/\u0022 title=\u0022New DofE Residential Requirements\u0022\u003Enew DofE Residential Requirements\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;We\u0027ve updated our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/introduction-to-the-dofe/residential/\u0022 title=\u0022DofE Residential Section\u0022\u003EDofE Residential Section\u003C/a\u003E webpage to reflect the changes made by the DofE.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKing\u0027s Scout Award Residential\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ve also updated our King\u0027s Scout Award Residential Challenge to reflect the changes. Find out more about the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/top-awards/kings-scout-award/\u0022 title=\u0022King\u0027s Scout Award\u0022\u003EKing\u0027s Scout Award\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"February 2025"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Swimmer Staged Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ve updated the \u003Ca href=\u0022/staged-badges/swimmer/\u0022 title=\u0022Swimmer\u0022\u003ESwimmer Staged Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E to make the stages more achievable for all sections. We\u2019ve worked closely alongside volunteers and National Swimming Organisations to better align our stages with the levels or awards our young people can gain through swimming lessons.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere\u2019s a transition period until the end of August 2025 where young people can use either set of requirements. From the 1 September 2025, they can only work towards the new requirements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Space Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ve combined the Scouts Astronomer and Astronautics Activity Badges into one \u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/space/\u0022 title=\u0022Space\u0022\u003ESpace Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E. We worked closely with UK Space Agency to bring together and update the requirements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere\u2019ll be a transition period until the 30 June 2025 where young people can still work towards any of the three badges.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Scouts Astronautics badge will be discontinued from July 2025 and the Astronomer requirements will be removed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBeaver Space Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ve updated the \u003Ca href=\u0022/beavers/activity-badges/space/\u0022 title=\u0022Space\u0022\u003EBeavers Space Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E requirements. There\u2019ll\u0026nbsp;be a transition period until the 30 June 2025 where young people can still work towards both sets of requirements. After this date, young people can only work towards the new requirements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECubs Space Activity Badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ve updated the Cubs Astronomer Activity Badge and have renamed it to the \u003Ca href=\u0022/cubs/activity-badges/space/\u0022 title=\u0022Space\u0022\u003ECubs Space Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E. There\u2019ll be a transition period until the 30th June 2025 where young people can still work towards both sets of requirements. After this date, young people can only work towards the new requirements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"January 2025"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBadge updates\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Disability Awareness badges\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENew requirements for the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/beavers/activity-badges/disability-awareness/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Disability Awareness\u0022\u003EBeavers Disability Awareness Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E and the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/cubs/activity-badges/disability-awareness/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Disability Awareness\u0022\u003ECubs Disability Awareness Badge\u003C/a\u003E launched. The badges have been updated in-line with the social model of disability, and to provide space for young people to to learn about non-visible or less visible conditions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019d encourage everyone to use the new requirements as soon as possible. But, if you\u0027re already working towards the badge or have activities already planned, you can continue using the old requirements until August 2025.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScouts Angler badge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ve updated the requirements of the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/scouts/activity-badges/angler/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Angler\u0022\u003EScouts Angler Activity Badge\u003C/a\u003E to create a more educational, environmentally friendly and sustainable badge and added new tips to the page. 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This new award will help all Scouts take action to create a better world. 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We piloted the badge with local dreys to co-design four new activities, and the new badge image was created by an Explorer Scout, working with Supple Studios.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"May 2024"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Ch3\u003EBadge updates\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW14153771 BCX0\u0022\u003EYouShape Award for squirrels\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW14153771 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW14153771 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW14153771 BCX0\u0022\u003EIn collaboration with the UK Youth Team, we launched the new \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/squirrels-youshape-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Squirrels YouShape Award\u0022\u003ESquirrels YouShape award\u003C/a\u003E, along with lots of activity ideas to help leaders deliver the award.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW14153771 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW14153771 BCX0\u0022\u003EProgramme support\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW58100034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58100034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW58100034 BCX0\u0022\u003EProgramme Development Toolkit \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW58100034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW58100034 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW58100034 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe\u0027ve refreshed the Quality Programme Checkers and created our new online, user-friendly \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/planning-your-programme/programme-development-toolkit/\u0022 title=\u0022Programme development toolkit\u0022\u003EProgramme Development Toolkit\u003C/a\u003E. 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The sessions explored volunteer transformation, Outdoor in 24, being youth shaped and more. It was enjoyed by all, so a massive thank you to all who came along or supported it in some way. 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