Scout Association Links
Systems and tools
Scouts.org.uk
The homepage of The Scout Association — a gateway to the various digital systems, frameworks, and resource assets available.
My Membership
The central membership system managing individual volunteer profiles, personal details, background disclosures, training credits, and roles.
My Learning
The digital training platform to complete mandatory compliance modules, ongoing learning paths, and optional volunteer development courses.
Digital Skills Courses
A curated hub of interactive guides, toolkits, and short courses designed to improve IT literacy and help navigate online Scouting software.
Policy, Organisation & Rules (POR)
The core governance rules, structures, and operational boundaries of UK Scouting. Regularly updated to ensure safe and authorized local practice.
Information Cards
The Yellow Card
The official Safeguarding Code of Conduct for all adult volunteers, outlining clear rules for keeping young people safe.
The Purple Card
The crisis management template detailing the exact steps, protocols, and notification chains to follow during an emergency.
The Orange Card
The dedicated safeguarding code of conduct tailored specifically for Explorer Scout Young Leaders working with younger sections.
The Green Card
The official policy regarding the consumption, management, and presence of alcohol during Scouting activities, trips, and events.
Safety Checklist for Trustees
A framework ensuring Trustee Boards cleanly review safety risks, maintain site health and safety compliance, and meet financial governance requirements.
Safety Checklist for Section Volunteers
An essential guide for running section nights, assessing program risk matrices, and keeping regular meeting places safe.
Safety Checklist for Lead Volunteers
Operational oversight checklist for Group, District, and County leadership teams managing systemic safety performance.
Badge information
Squirrel Activity Badges
Individual challenge criteria designed for the 4 to 6 age group to discover new hobbies, skills, and outdoor interests.
Squirrel Awards
The core milestones and the Acorn Award — the highest honor achievable within the Squirrel section.
Squirrel Badge Placement
Official alignment schematic showing the correct placement of badges, insignias, and group identifiers on the red Squirrel jumper.
Beaver Activity Badges
Fun practical elements tailored for 6 to 8-year-olds covering creative arts, sports, and outdoor activities.
Beaver Awards
Progressive milestones leading up to the Chief Scout's Bronze Award.
Beaver Badge Placement
Official uniform blueprint detailing where to sew achievement patches on the turquoise Beaver sweatshirt.
Cub Activity Badges
Skill extensions for the 8 to 10½ bracket covering navigation, computing, martial arts, and DIY.
Cub Awards
Core challenge badges tracking progress towards the Chief Scout's Silver Award.
Cub Badge Placement
Visual layout rendering target zones for challenge and activity badges on the dark green Cub sweatshirt.
Scout Activity Badges
Advanced specialty proficiencies for youth aged 10½ to 14 including survival, mechanics, and survival campcraft.
Scout Awards
The foundational milestones feeding directly into the prestigious Chief Scout's Gold Award.
Scout Badge Placement
Assembly layout template mapping badge distribution on the teal Scout uniform shirt.
Explorer Activity Badges
High-tier personal badges designed for the 14 to 18 age bracket covering specialized fields like snowsports and piloting.
Explorer Awards
Advanced developmental steps coordinating directly with King's Scout Award pathways and the DofE program.
Explorer Badge Placement
Structural mapping schematic detailing badge arrangement rules on the beige Explorer uniform shirt.
Network Awards
Project milestones and international initiatives accessible to young adults aged 18 to 25.
Network Badge Placement
Placement guidelines for adult insignia, project bars, and specialty awards on the grey Network shirt.
Quick links
Report a Safeguarding Concern
Direct pathway to flag child protection issues, welfare anomalies, or code of conduct breaches to HQ.
What to do in an emergency
Immediate out-of-hours hotline contacts for duty officers managing critical incidents on the ground.
Safety and Safeguarding
Central hub compiling mandatory templates, risk assessment generators, and protection resources.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Guidance and toolkits ensuring Scouting remains open, accessible, and inclusive to individuals from all backgrounds.
Brand Centre
Generate logos for your group and section, find images and resources, and print anything you need in the Scout Brand.
DBS Checks
The direct tracking portal for processing and checking background criminal record certifications for adult volunteers.
Scouting further afield
Scouts Scotland
The autonomous national headquarters supporting local scouting regions across the nation of Scotland.
Scouts Cymru
The dedicated administrative body providing localized training and event infrastructure throughout Wales.
Scouts NI
The representative regional office providing resources, insurance support, and event plans in Northern Ireland.
World Scouting
The central platform for the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), connecting global associations.
Student Scout & Guide Organisation (SSAGO)
The national support network running active student clubs, social camps, and societies across UK universities and colleges.