We’re now at Yellow

The National Youth Agency (NYA) confirmed today  (13th May) that Scouts, will be moving to the Yellow Readiness Level on Monday 17 May, as England moves to Stage 3 on the Government’s Roadmap out of lockdown.

There is very little change in the general guidance from Amber but the main difference is that residential overnight stays will now be able to take place, but only in groups of up to six people (this is a combined total of six with young people and leaders).

We expect that this will only be practical for older sections to be able to complete key components of awards, such as DofE. Please note that these groups of six cannot mix with other groups of six, including for travel, sharing food preparation areas or accommodation.

As the regulations have been published today, we will work over the coming days to amend the guidance on our District webpage for leaders , but you can read the initial guidance on residential overnight stays here.

Assuming that Stage 4 happens as planned on the 21 June, we’re hoping that the numbers able to attend residential overnight stays will be increased in time for the summer holidays.