Preparing young
people with skills for
life
Are you ready to join the adventure?
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Squirrels
4-6 years
Beavers
6–8 years
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6–8 years
Scouts
10.5-14 years
Explorers
14-18 years
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All the latest news for you and your Scouts
Safeguarding and safety at Scouts
If there is an immediate risk of harm call 999 or 112. Tell us you have done this.
Reporting safety incidents, illness and emergencies
- Report it using our online reporting form
- Email safety@scouts.org.uk
- Follow the Purple Card
Reporting safeguarding concerns
- Report it using our online safeguarding reporting form
- Call +44 (0)20 8433 7164 (9am – 5pm weekdays)
- Email safeguarding@scouts.org.uk
- Follow the Yellow Card
Out of hours
Call 0345 300 1818 (local rate) or +44 (0)20 8433 7100 to speak to the on duty Critical Incident Manager, Safeguarding Officer or Media Officer.
