Diversity and inclusion at Girlguiding Scotland
We want everyone to feel welcome and included. To help make sure all members receive the same guiding experience we’ve created this hub, which we intend to grow over time, where you’ll be able to find handy resources and advice about diversity and inclusion.
Our new info hub
This new diversity and inclusion hub will cover important topics like promoting good mental health, including disabled members, hosting inclusive unit meetings and much more. We know we don’t have the answers for everything but this space will expand as we continue to learn more on our inclusivity journey. Think we are missing a topic? Let us know!
We will be adding more diversity and inclusion information, resources in due course (so stay tuned) but for now, we’re kicking things off with some inclusive activities and mental health advice…
Young people in care
Sometimes known as “looked after”, there are over 13,000 young people in care in Scotland. Young people might be in the care system for a whole host of reasons and there is more than one type of care system. For some general advice on supporting care experienced young people in your units then head to Girlguiding’s website today. Who Cares? Scotland has a great series of blogs written by care experienced people.
Down’s Syndrome
Down’s Syndrome (sometimes called Down Syndrome) is a genetic condition that is normally recognised as a learning disability. According to Down’s Syndrome Scotland, there are roughly 70 babies born each in Scotland with Down’s Syndrome. For more information please check out this helpful language guide. There are lots of ways to make sure that young people with Down’s Syndrome have a great guiding experience. Take a look at this great story about from a parent about her daughter having fun at a Hawaiian Hullabaloo!
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a neurological difference that can impact a lot of different areas of someone’s life. It affects the way someone processes information and is most commonly associated with difficulty reading and writing. People with Dyslexia are often great at things like problem solving and thinking creatively. If you want to learn more about Dyslexia then take a look at Dyslexia Scotland’s website. They have heaps of helpful resources about Dyslexia and support for adults and young people.
