Learn about our support plans for disabled young people and volunteers.
At Adventure Camps, we want to include everyone. This means making changes to help disabled young people and volunteers join in. We’re required by law to make reasonable adjustments for young people.
When a young person or volunteer joins your Section, ask them, or their parents or carers, if they have any disabilities or support needs. If they do, follow the steps below to create an individual support plan. You can create a support plan whenever you find out about a disability.
Lots of disabilities are hidden, so ask everyone.
How to create an individual support plan for a young person #
Have an initial conversation #
Talk to the young person, if appropriate, and their parents, carers or someone who knows them well, like a Support Worker.
- This can be led by a Site Manager, Senior Leader, or another designated volunteer.
- Talk about their needs and how to support them. For example, you might talk about avoiding allergens or providing extra help.
- Focus on their strengths, what they can do and the support they already have. Discuss how you can help them overcome challenges so they can enjoy Scouts.
Look at our guidance on building partnerships with parents and carers to help with the conversation.
Create a Plan #
Get approval #
Ask the young person, if appropriate, and their parents or carers if they’re happy with the plan.
If the plan involves intimate and personal care, get approval from the County Lead Volunteer, or their designated representative.
Share the plan #
- Share the plan with the young person, if appropriate, and their parents or carers.
- Give the plan to relevant volunteers, following GDPR guidelines.
Review the plan #
- Keep the conversation open, the plan can be updated anytime.
- Check the plan after four to six weeks and make changes if needed.
- Update the plan at least every six months or whenever there’s a change to the young person’s support needs.
