We have developed a Framework in line with guidance issued by the Government and Youth Sector across the United Kingdom to support a safe return to face-to-face activities.
The Framework along with guidance and supporting resources was launched on 24th July 2020 to support leaders in preparing for a return to face-to-face activities in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
You can check the current stage we are operating at online at any time at boys-brigade.org.uk/coronavirus-update/.
On 15th July, BB Headquarters staff hosted a webinar launching our Framework and guidance, which you can watch a recording of at vimeo.com/439289162.
ALL Leaders-in-Charge of Age Groups and Company Captains are expected to read the framework and guidance; and be involved in reviewing and completing the Company Acton Log and Covid-Ready Risk Assessment.
Framework & Guidance
The following documents form part of our Stronger. Safer. Together. Framework:
- Guidance (incorporating Framework) – Version 3 (updated 28/09/2020)
- Company-Action-Log (PDF) / (Microsoft Word)
- Covid-Ready-Risk-Assessment (Microsoft Word Doc)
- Covid-Ready-Risk-Assessment Outdoors (Microsoft Word Doc)
- Covid-Ready Risk Assessment for Residentials (Microsoft Word Doc)
Additional Support & Resources
Additional resources are also available as follows:
- Face-to-Face (Socially Distanced) Programme Activities
- Go Wild Challenge
- Virtual Sessions Programme Activities
- #BBatHOME Activities– to provide activities for children & young people to try out at home
- Taster Programmes– to support taking your programme outdoors or running Virtual Sessions or #BBatHOME programme
- #BBatHOME Camp – to support running a Virtual Camp
- Template Letter for Parents/Carers (Microsoft Word Doc)
- Template Letter for Local Church (Microsoft Word Doc)
- Covid-19 Meeting Space Signage – BB (Blue) / BB (White) / BB&GA (Blue) / BB&GA (White)
- Guidance for Battalions (PDF)
- Local Press Release Template (Microsoft Word Doc)
- We’re Back / We’ve Missed You Graphics Pack – including A6 postcards, Posters, Banners and Social Media graphics (ZIP)
- Guidance for continuing with the Queen’s Badge
To support leaders in programme delivery we will be providing programme resources on a monthly basis during the Autumn term, with ready to use activities for both Face-to-Face (Socially Distanced) activities and Virtual Sessions activities. Along with the activities a programme planner has been provided for each age group for both settings. Leaders can also still make use of #BBatHOME activities where face-to-face or virtual session activities are not possible.
You can check the current stage we are operating at online at any time at boys-brigade.org.uk/coronavirus-update/.