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Special Needs in Scouting will almost inevitably require a little extra support. This support can come in many ways:

  • Funding to provide additional support to a member.
  • Information about how to deal with a particular special need.
  • Support, training and help for Leaders.
  • An additional Leader or Helper.
  • Advice and funding on adaptations to / or special equipment.
  • Information on how members can take a full part in our awards programme for all sections.

 

Funding

Are you aware that there is a Special Needs fund at Scottish Scout Headquarters? The fund is designed to help young people who need a little extra support due to their special need to enjoy a Scouting experience without it being a financial burden and can be used for any programme material and to help a young person enjoy a residential experience or camp, for instance when an extra helper needs to attend a camp to provide individual support to the young person. In this case it is likely that the ‘extra’ camp fee or a second sleeping bag could be covered by the fund.

To request such support please download the Special Needs Fund Application Form and Guidance Information. Alteratively, email SHQ Special Needs Adviser John Kitson at [email protected] outlining the circumstances and the support required for to the young person so that consideration can be given to providing support.

 

 

The SHQ Special Needs Team

It is very easy to feel isolated and unsure when dealing with a young person with a particular condition that may require additional support. The Scottish Special Needs Team is happy to provide support to any leader, or even just a chat to discuss how a person with a specific special need can be part of the Group without compromising others. Our team has specialists in a wide variety of topics, including deafness, learning disabilities and physical needs. If we don’t know the answer we will know where to find it!

The SHQ Special Needs Team will also be happy to provide training in your Group. Alternatively we can run the Special Needs Module (number 36) in the Adult Training Scheme.

Whatever your requirement is (and no matter how trivial you may think it is) please do get in touch with the SHQ Special Needs Team. The team will be happy to discuss your situation. If a visit to your group is required we will endeavour to arrange that as soon as possible.

 

Useful links:

  • Special Needs pages on The Scout Association UK's website.
  • Special Needs factsheets on The Scout Association UK's website.
  • www.enable.org.uk - learning disabilities in general.
  • www.autism-in-scotland.org.uk - Autism Scotland.
  • www.dsscotland.org.uk - Down's Syndrome Scotland.
  • www.handsonscotland.co.uk - troubling behaviour in general.

 

The Scottish Headquarters Special Needs Adviser is John Kitson, who can be contacted at [email protected].  

Special Needs