England Readiness Level Update

23 March 2021

Following our previous article on the 2nd March we are still expecting to move to AMBER outdoors from the 29th March.

Updates to the amber level means that there are no longer limits on the number of young people you can have attending your session, which we know will make planning your programme much easier for those with larger groups.

A note has also been added in regards to small sections where you may struggle to operate independently, to join with another section. If you are looking to do something like this, please do speak with Sarah Hawkins, our ADC Section Support who can advise on all things around getting back together.

Current Readiness level: RED

This means: No face to face Scouts activities may take place until further notice.

Planned Level: AMBER

This means: Section meetings can take place outdoors only. No residential activities.

Maximum group size:

• Activities involving young people: no limit on group size but remain as only one section meeting independently of others.
• Scout Network programmed activities (non social): no limit on group size but remain as only one section meeting independently of others.
• Adult activities (non-social) with no young people present: check local government guidance

Note: Where small sections may struggle to be viable to operate independently they may join with another section at this time.

Note: Activities (including those away from your usual meeting place) should be planned to minimise risk by limiting travel at all times. Check the guidance on planning activities in terrain zero.