Welcome to the Special Needs page. In this section you will find information about special needs and also the specialist groups that are within the GLN county.

What are Special Needs?
A ‘Special’ or ‘particular’ need is any personal condition or situation that could make it difficult for a young person or adult to participate fully in Scouting.

The most comprehensive – and still valid – UK research into Special Needs was the Warnock Report, published in 1978. It showed that at any one time, about one child in six will require some form of special education provision. Therefore most Groups or Units will have one or more young people who have needs that are in some way particular to them.

Information
Scouting Magazine articles on special needs
Fact Sheets on special needs
How do I?
Offering opportunities for all

Special Needs scout groups within GLN
17th Holborn Great Ormond Street Hospital Scout gGoup (GOSH)

24th Tottenham Scout Group

1st Barnet Borough (Salaam)

Scout Holiday Homes
Scout Holiday Homes Trust