{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Children Act 1989 (the \u0027Act\u0027) states that young people under the age of 8 years need to be supervised by registered childminders in certain situations. The Department for Children, Schools and Families have advised The Association that Section 71 of the Children Act 1989 does not apply to Scouting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EScouting is by definition not considered \u0027child care\u0027 and this means that the specific requirements of Section 71 of the Act do not apply to Scouting. Thus, Policy, Organisation and Rules allows young people aged 7\u00BD years to join Cub Scouts. This briefing note does not affect the rules for Cub Scouts in Scotland or Northern Ireland.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMore information can be found below in the FAQs\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs you would normally \u2013 a few weeks before children join Cub Scouts. A Beaver Scout moving to Cub Scouts should move up at the appropriate time for them, any time between 7\u00BD and 8\u00BD years old.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"1.    When do we start the Moving On process between Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENo \u2013 the youngest that anyone can join Scouts still remains at 5 years and 9 months.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"2.    As you would normally \u2013 a few weeks before children join Cub Scouts. A Beaver Scout moving to Cub Scouts should move up at the appropriate time for them, any time between 7\u00BD and 8\u00BD years old."},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes \u2013 but only if it is suitable for the young person and the local circumstances.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"3.    If we get a child who is 7\u00BD who wants to join, can they join Cub Scouts straight away?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes \u2013 once they are in Cub Scouts, follow Cub Scout rules for any activity.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"4.    If a Beaver Scout joins Cub Scouts between the age of 7\u00BD and 8 years old are they allowed to go on Nights Away events using Cub Scout rules?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes \u2013 Beaver Scouts can take part in residential experience please see \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/planning-your-programme/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022Nights Away Answers\u0022\u003ENights Away FAQs\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"5.    Can those Beaver Scouts aged over 7\u00BD camp as part of a Sleepover?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes, once they start their moving on process then the rules for the Cub Scout section apply when on Cub activities\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"6.    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