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Updates to our safeguarding and digital safeguarding policies and procedures

2 October 2024

Latest changes to these policies and procedures

Support resources for DBS ID verification

1 October 2024

Everything you need when using digital ID verification for DBS checks

Putting people at the heart of our technology

25 September 2024

Assistant chief guide Mhairi Mackay shares more about improving Girlguiding’s technology

Updates to getting consent from parents or carers

3 July 2024

We've updated our new starter and consent forms, as well as our guidance on getting parent or carer consent

Updating our strategy

4 September 2024

It's time for us to review our strategy, and we'd like to know what you think

International adventures with deputy chief guide Sally Kettle

28 August 2024

Sally Kettle on her recent trip to Roverway and international adventures in guiding

Top 3 most popular skills builders

28 August 2024

Most popular skills builders in the Girlguiding programme according to our members

Chief guide Tracy Foster's July update

22 July 2024

Hear from chief guide Tracy Foster on what she and the team have been up to this month

Our new plans for adventure

3 July 2024

Deputy chief guide Sally Kettle on what we're doing to help more girls have unforgettable adventures

Anti-bullying and harassment policy and procedure consultation

3 July 2024

Have your say by 24 July

New interest badges coming in 2025

3 July 2024

Create your own badge design and join our testing pool

Our new young leader development programme is here!

5 June 2024

An offer for young leaders by young leaders

Introducing digital ID verification

5 June 2024

Improving the DBS check process for volunteers in England and Wales

A special thank you from assistant chief guide Mhairi Mackay

3 June 2024

Assistant chief guide Mhairi Mackay gives a special thank you to celebrate volunteers' week

Deputy chief guide Sally Kettle on her role so far

21 May 2024

Our 2nd update from the chief guide team, Sally Kettle on her first 6 months as deputy chief guide

Working together to improve Girlguiding’s technology

1 May 2024

Making sure everyone in guiding is supported by brilliant technology

What we're working on to improve volunteers' experiences

1 May 2024

Projects and updates we’ve got coming up

Your thoughts about our programme

1 May 2024

75% of girls enjoy all elements of the programme

An update from our chief guide Tracy Foster

10 April 2024

Chief guide Tracy on her role so far and what’s in store

Support resources for the new login process

9 April 2024

Everything you need to start using Girlguiding’s improved login process

Updates to our young members policy and new procedure

4 April 2024

Read about changes to our young members policy and the new procedure

Updates to new starter and information and consent forms

10 January 2024

We've updated some of the key forms you need for running your unit

Improving the way you log in to GO and the learning platform

10 January 2024

We’re introducing a simpler, more secure way of logging in

Latest updates to our policies and new procedures

10 January 2024

Read the updates to our donation acceptance and fundraising policies and their new procedures

The leader development programme is over a year old

5 December 2023

An update on our training programme to qualify as a unit leader

Girlguiding in British Overseas Territories - practical questions

27 November 2023

What to do if you’re a member living in Overseas Territories

Unit meeting activities and skills builders are now free

21 November 2023

Order them for free on our online shop

Listening to girls' priorities on the environment

1 November 2023

We’re listening to what girls are telling us about the climate crisis

Young members policy consultation

11 October 2023

Have your say on our young members policy

Recent updates to our policies and procedures

6 October 2023

We recently updated some of our policies and procedures. Find out more

We’re updating our offer for young leaders

7 September 2023

An offer for young leaders, by young leaders

Update about Girlguiding's activity centres

14 August 2023

Moving to the next phase of the process

What was discussed at the AGM?

22 June 2023

Our recent announcements about BGO and the activity centres

An important announcement about our activity centres

18 May 2023

Trustees have made a recommendation about our activity centres

An important announcement about British Girlguiding Overseas

19 April 2023

Trustees have made a decision about the future of BGO

Updates to the health, safety and welfare policy and procedure

5 April 2023

Changes volunteers need to know about

Updates to our adventurous activities policy and procedure

5 April 2023

Changes volunteers need to know about

Updates to our recruitment and vetting policy and procedure

10 January 2023

The changes we've made

Our safeguarding and digital safeguarding policies and procedures

5 October 2022

Safeguarding is our first priority at Girlguiding

What's it like to be chief guide?

13 September 2022

Are you thinking about applying to be our new chief guide? Amanda Medler tells us what the role is like

Changes to the managing information policy and procedure

6 July 2022

What the changes to our Managing information policy and procedure mean for you

A new way to tell our story

30 June 2022

Refreshing how we look and talk, so we can grow

Activities for supporting girls through bereavement

7 April 2022

We've brought out new bereavement toppers, to help volunteers talk about death with young people

New including all training

6 April 2022

Our new e-learning is here to help with practical ways to make your unit more inclusive

Guidance on including autistic members and volunteers

2 April 2022

To mark World Autism Day, we've gathered together our guidance on how to include and support autistic members

What are toppers?

22 March 2022

We’ve come up with a new type of activity to ‘top up’ girls’ experiences of guiding.

Update on our welcome project with the Scouts

21 March 2022

How we’re teaming up with the Scouts to create a better recruitment experience for our volunteers

Your trip to UEFA Women's EURO 2022

24 January 2022

A step-by-step guide with everything you need to know to give girls an unforgettable experience

Tips to include disabled members and girls

30 November 2021

We catch up with Meg Knight and Margaret Duff, our specialist advisors for disability inclusion, to get their advice

Ways to celebrate Black History Month with your unit

1 September 2022

October is Black History Month – here’s how to get girls involved

How we're making our division more inclusive

29 September 2021

Bristol North West’s division commissioner shares what they've been doing

How to use food safely in unit meetings

22 September 2021

Tips and information on how to cater for allergies, food intolerances and dietary requirements

What's next for Adventures at home?

27 July 2021

Although we're in a different place now, Adventures at home are here to stay

Go on an adventure with the Explore skills builder

4 January 2022

Get ready for your unit's next adventure

Leading your unit on outdoor adventures

23 June 2021

Tips and resources to help you and your girls feel confident

My pledge for diversity and inclusion

17 May 2021

Josie Crossley, lead volunteer for inclusion and reach, reflects on our new diversity and inclusion plan

Adapting games for virtual and socially distant guiding

11 May 2021

How to adapt some of the most common games in the programme, from corners to beetle drive

How to welcome new girls to your unit

27 April 2021

Tips on how to provide a warm welcome to girls transitioning into your unit, regardless of how you're meeting right now

How to support new volunteers

26 April 2021

We’re here to help you support new volunteers joining Girlguiding

Ceremony inspiration for virtual and socially distanced guiding

14 April 2021

Looking to hold a celebration for your unit? Here's some guidance

How to return to guiding after a break

27 August 2021

Volunteer Laura Cottey shares tips for units that haven't met during the Covid-19 pandemic

Bringing guiding outdoors

24 March 2021

Suggestions for how to adapt programme activities for outdoor guiding

Girlguiding Inspire: our adventure begins

9 December 2020

Lead volunteer Nicola shares the amazing things members have been doing with Girlguiding Inspire and what’s coming up

How Girlguiding Inspire got its name

24 November 2020

Lead volunteer Nicola shares how we consulted with thousands of members to name our new community for young women

Grab a game

19 October 2020

A new and exciting pilot to help get girls active in your unit meetings

Finding a new meeting venue after lockdown

29 September 2020

Some spaces and properties might not be reopening after lockdown, so how do you find a new venue for your meetings?

Tips for preparing for your unit meetings

22 September 2020

Things have changed in how we need to plan and run our unit meetings, our advice will guide you through

Ways to mark Remembrance

29 September 2022

Try our unit meeting activities and Remembrance products created with The Royal British Legion

Our programme - what we're changing and why

1 June 2022

We've listened to your feedback, and we're making some changes to make your volunteering experience easier

Let's celebrate - new holiday badges coming to our shop

19 March 2020

Check out our new series of badges to celebrate holidays throughout the year.

Get ready for International Women's Day

26 February 2020

A day dedicated to celebrating women's achievements - here's how to bring it to life in your unit

Top tips for your next adventure with PGL

28 January 2020

To help girls have more adventure, our partner PGL offers great opportunities for trips in the UK

Strategy 2020+

8 January 2020

Discover more about Girlguiding's new strategy for 2020 and beyond

How I helped girls moving up to Rangers

12 November 2019

Lucy, Ranger unit leader at 1st Fakenham Rangers, shows us three simple and fun ways to help support girls moving up

Doing our part to help the environment

29 October 2019

This November we’re helping the environment by trialling a digital edition of guiding magazine

Residentials led by girls and young women

3 June 2019

We’re changing our youth residential permits and the way that young women can organise residential adventures

So you want to Go for GOLD?

4 April 2019

Hear what it’s really like to take part in the selection weekend for GOLD

The making of new unit meeting activities

27 March 2019

What's it like creating activities for a living? Amelia tells us about her role developing unit meeting activities

Top tips for recruiting parent volunteers

6 August 2018

Helen, our lead volunteer for parent engagement, shares her advice on getting parents involved

Moving onwards and upwards

22 January 2018

Tips for helping girls in your unit move on to a new section

Girlguiding magazine

6 November 2023

Discover more about our members' publication and read previous issues