Welcome to the special needs pages on Scoutbase!
What are special needs?
A short description of special needs, together with information on The Scout Association's policy and how Scouting supports Members with additional needs.
National News and Support
The latest newsletter from the Chair of the special needs Support Team. You can also find the contact details for the special needs Office at Gilwell Park.
Resources
A list of the resources available to support Scouting and special needs, with information on where to obtain them.
Balanced Programme
When the Balanced Programme is used to its full potential it should provide opportunities for young people regardless of their needs and abilities. Here you will find information about implementing the Balanced Programme with young people with special needs, and also on The Gateway Award and alternative to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
How do I...
How do you help a young person with additional support needs join a Section or how do you start a special Group - or even what is a special Group? Have you ever wondered what the 'official' answer is to your question about special needs in Scouting?
On this page you will find lots of hints and tips from the chair of the special needs support team. As well, you will find ideas and examples of good practice from around the Country. There are also some examples of FAQs
Currently we have information on linking between sections, and helping young people people understand the Scout Law and Promise.
Anything else?
Is there anything else?
Is there anything else you would like to see on the special needs pages of Scoutbase?
Have you got any comments about what is currently on the special needs pages of Scoutbase?
Please contact
special.needs@scout.org.uk.
Or contact the special needs office through the Scout Information Centre on 0845 300 1818
The Scout Holiday Homes Trust
The Scout Holiday Homes Trust is a registered charity, founded in 1969 by former Scouts, in order to provide suitable self-catering holiday Accommodation for families with special needs - irrespective of any Scouting connections.
These include families in which the quality of life is diminsihed by disability, infirmity or misfortune.
More information can be found in the Holiday Homes section of the site
