{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Gateway Award is open to anyone with a learning disability. The award is offered by the learning disability charity Mencap. \u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Aptos\u0027,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003ET\u003C/span\u003Ehe programme is designed to be inclusive of all abilities. This\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: \u0027Aptos\u0027,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003E includes people with a wide range of learning disabilities, including those with more complex support needs. \u003C/span\u003EEvery activity can be adapted to suit individual needs, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to take part and succeed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThis a part of the Scout Top Awards and can be used in place of the challenges for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/top-awards/chief-scout-s-platinum-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout\u0027s Platinum Award\u0022\u003EChief Scout\u0027s Platinum Award\u003C/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/top-awards/chief-scout-s-diamond-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout Diamond Award\u0022\u003EChief Scout Diamond Award \u003C/a\u003Eand 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/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow to complete the Gateway Award\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are three levels to the award; Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each level of the award has five different sections to complete: hobbies, fitness, volunteering, lifestyle and The Gateway Challenge. You can \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.mencap.org.uk/about-us/our-projects/gateway-award\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022The Gateway Award on Mencap\u0022\u003Efind more details on Mencap\u0027s website\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants taking part in the Award progress at their own pace. However, there are some guidelines for how long each award level should take to ensure that participants have the opportunity to meaningfully engage and plan their activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESuggested timeframes:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBronze - a minimum of 6 months\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESilver - a minimum of 12 months\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGold - a minimum of 18 months\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 116%; font-family: \u0027Aptos\u0027,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWhen a level is completed, participants are proudly presented with a certificate and a medal to celebrate their achievement.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow is the Gateway Award assessed?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWhen participants register, they receive a folder with five sections to store their evidence. To register talk to your leader or email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:dofe@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Edofe@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EEach participant\u2019s online profile allows them to register, track progress, and sign off completions, while Mencap uses the system to support participants and Leaders.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFor each section, a sign\u2011\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003Eoff form and at least one piece of evidence must be uploaded to their online profile.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EOnce all five sections are complete, the Mencap Gateway Award team will verify progress.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EParticipants receive a certificate and medal, and badges will be available from the Scout Shop upon completion of the Award.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ETo help measure impact, participants complete a short outcome questionnaire when they register and again at the end of each level.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat level of support is needed for the Gateway Award?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe level of support needed will vary for each individual. In most cases, participants may need some form of support to plan and attend their activities. An assigned supporter can work with the participant to plan their award and record their evidence.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome participants may require a supporter to complete the online monitoring and tracking of the award.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EHow does this link with Top Awards and differ from the Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThe Top Scouting Awards, DofE and Gateway Award share similar sections with volunteering, physical and skill related sections. The Gateway Award has a lifestyle challenge (focused on healthy eating and wellbeing) and Gateway challenge (a tailored personal challenge) instead of the expedition and residential sections.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThe Gateway Award is part of the Scout Top Awards and can used for the Scout Challenges for the Chief Scout Platinum, Diamond and King\u2019s Scout Award.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EParticipants can still register for and complete sections of the DofE alongside the Gateway Award and receive DofE sectional certificates.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EAvailable resources and support\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMencap have a user guide, Gateway Handbook and Ideas Booklet that are sent out to participants once they have registered to help with navigating the website and help participants come up with activities for each section of the award. Activities can be completed in Scout Group or in the community. They can be completed in an order and simultaneously.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can \u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 116%; font-family: \u0027Aptos\u0027,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003Efind guidance on writing risk assessments and template risk assessments here \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk Assessments\u0022\u003ERisk Assessments\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is the cost for the Gateway Award?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EScouts are registered to deliver the Gateway Award so there is no need for individual Groups with under 10 participants taking part in The Gateway Award to pay the Centre costs. For Groups with over 10 participants there will be a cost.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA participant\u2019s place costs \u00A326 per level. 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