Scouting in Scotland at Yellow

From 10 September 2020, Scotland moves to Yellow readiness level.

Indoor activities are now allowed, but outdoor activities are still preferred and should be encouraged.

• Numbers change to a total party size of 30 and this includes young people and adults – this applies both indoors and outdoors. Any Young Leaders are also included in this total, but please remember that Young Leaders do not count towards ratios. (The increase to 30 outdoors is also permitted in Amber)
• Indoor activities will carry more potential risk so numbers must be adjusted accordingly to allow social distancing to be maintained, among those aged 12+.
• Young people under 12 (Beavers, Cubs and younger Scouts) do not need to socially distance but older Scouts, Explorers and Adults should maintain social distancing currently at 2m.
• Scout Networks can meet in groups up to 15 and be supported by up to 5 leaders but all must socially distance.
• Adults must socially distance from all young people (even those under 12), where it is not possible for a short period then a face covering must be worn.
• No gatherings of more that 30 are permitted for any reason and multiple groups must continue to be at least 25m away from each other.
• Adults don’t need to wear a face covering when delivering activities – unless social distancing can’t be maintained.
• Young People over 12 need only wear a face covering if social distancing can’t be maintained e.g. when moving from one activity to another. Social distancing should still be the norm.
• Consideration should be given to age group bubbles to reduce group sizes, for example the Scout Section might choose to meet with 10- and 11-year olds as one bubble and 12-14-year olds for another but that will depend on factors such as Troop size, hall size etc.  Whilst it is now possible for leaders to move between Sections on the same day, this should be limited to avoid contact with too many households and increase the risk.
• Groups will need to get consent from parents and carers before young people move to indoor activities.
• Adult Leader training and other adult gatherings that are not direct youth work (working with Sections) should not involve groups of more than 15 outside/8 indoors and household restrictions do apply

UPDATE MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER:

Non-youth meetings are now limited to 6 people. The 30 person limit for Youth-meetings is still valid.