Yes. Everyone at Scouts should face the same amount of challenge, and a young person’s individual needs are always taken in account when making decisions about their journey through the sections. More information on flexibility and reasonable adjustments can be found at scouts.org.uk/diversity.
When the time to take the leap does come, our visual resources are ideal for those who need a bit of extra support. They’re particularly useful for a young person with additional needs – or a young person on the autism spectrum – especially if they experience increased anxiety around change or new situations.