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LATEST COVID-19 NEWS FROM THE GROUP

STAY WELL - STAY SAFE - STAY SCOUTING!


We are currently operating face to face GREEN Readiness Level Scouting across all Sections



We know that many of us have come through this pandemic knowing someone or being the someone who has been affected by the events of this year. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and if we can help in any way then please do get in touch with us, in confidence.



A great source of help with food provision and many other things, like helping to replace broken appliances, is the Dons Local Action group https://donslocalaction.orgI we can put you in touch with specific people if that helps. 


https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/


https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/

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The Readiness Level


The Scout Association is operating a colour coded system for defining what activities may be undertaken - this follows on from the National Youth Agency (NYA) framework. Each of the colours evolve with the latest definitions of what type of Scouting might be able to be delivered by what methods and means. The Readiness Levels are generally mirroring the Government’s own scales of measurement. They are defined in conjunction with the Government.

The Government currently recognises that activities like Scouting are essential for the well-being of Young People and therefore the Readiness Levels have their own definitions of what is acceptable – for example, at times when the Rule of Six was in operation for the population, approved Scout Groups could still meet in small groups of up to 15 Young People and up to 5 Adults with them.


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The Current Readiness Level in England, and our local area - and what might be able to be provided - can be found here

Each of the devolved nations, Areas, Regions or Bailiwicks may have their own Readiness Level based on local circumstances. You may even find that at times there are specific Towns, Cities or Counties etc. that have their own Readiness Level based on the progression of outbreak and risk in that locale. It is incredibly important to know what the current Readiness Level is for areas covering Wimbledon, so we are regularly checking the above link and advise that all Parents/Guardians do the same.

OUR GROUP POLICY - v. 9.0 Updated April 2022


The Policy that we have committed to as a Scout Group is to follow and instigate the guidance being regularly provided to us by The Scout Association, which incorporates the latest Guidance and Policy of the Government, Public Health England (PHE) and the National Youth Agency (NYA).


We encourage all Parents/Guardians to regularly find and familiarise themselves with the latest advice and instruction online at gov.uk and follow the Coronavirus (Covid-19) - What you need to do link, appearing on the Home page. Please read the contents fully.


We require all Parents/Guardians/Youth Members and Adult Leaders and Helpers to comply with the latest Government Policy regarding Covid-19.

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8th Wimbledon Scout Group


Group Covid Policy Risk Assessment for Parents/Guardians



Updated April 2022


Amended from September 2021 Policy, Approved by Group Executive Committee.



The Coronavirus has been with us for some time now and is likely to still be with us for a while. Whilst some of the precautions and recommendations detailed below may seem excessive, arduous and annoying, if, by doing them, we save one life, it will have all been worth it. Scout Headquarters monitors the required arrangements, in conjunction with the National Youth Agency and the UK Government.



As of 27th January 2022, we are operating on GREEN Covid-19 Readiness level. 


What does that mean? 



REPORTING POSITIVE TESTING FOR COVID-19



Please use this form to notify the Leader Teams that your Young Person has tested Positive for Covid-19 or to inform us that they are having to Isolate because someone else has Tested Positive for Covid-19



https://forms.gle/5vsKzvAbEwCuz4Pv6




GENERAL INFORMATION:




BEFORE MEETINGS OR SCOUTING ACTIVITIES:




DURING MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES:




CHANGES TO OUR ACTIVITIES AND HOW WE WILL ADVISE YOU ABOUT MEETINGS OR ACTIVITIES
It is important that all Parents/Guardians have updated the account on Online Scout Manager (OSM) they were provided with when their Young Person joined the Group. If you are having problems doing so, or wish to request a link to this again, please email info@8thwimbledon.org


From now on, all communications regarding Covid-19 will come to you via OSM. This is the quickest way for us to respond to evolving changes. Please ensure that you have allowed the email address and/or check your junk file regularly, particularly on a night where your child is due to attend, as there may be news about that night. 

Details regarding plans, amendments or cancellations to Section-related activities will come from your child’s Section Leaders. 
 beavers@8thwimbledon.org cubs@8thwimbledon.org or scouts@8thwimbledon.org


Details regarding plans, amendments or cancellations for Group events or changes to our Group Policy for Covid-19 will come from our Group Scout Leader (GSL), Josh Fawcett.  gsl@8thwimbledon.org


ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?


If you have any questions or queries regarding the above Group Covid Policy Risk Assessment, please do email Josh Fawcett gsl@8thwimbledon.org



We thank you for your patience, understanding and co-operation.

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