What age can you start Beavers?

Your child can start beavers around the age of 6. Beavers are for 6-8 year olds.

Can girls join Beaver Scouts?

Yes! Beavers at 4th Ashby de la Zouch is open to anyone aged 6-8.

What happens at Beavers investiture?

When your child has tried beavers for 4-6 weeks (during which time they will work towards their membership badge) they will be invested. They will make the beaver promise and receive their badges, then be welcomed into the colony formally.

DBS Checks - 4th Ashby de la Zouch Scout Group

Who needs a DBS check in Scouting?
- If you are stopping at event overnight
- If you have “regular” contact with young people
- If you could have unsupervised access to young people
Is there a cost?
- Scouting does not pay for DBS checks, this is met for most charities, by the government through taxation
I already have a DBS certificate for my job/helping at school/sports clubs
- We are required to have a separate DBS check for your volunteering in Scouting, sorry.
How do I get a DBS check
- Book in with our GSL: https://calendly.com/bloory/dbs-check
- Bring along some documentation (full list is here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/documents-the-applicant-must-provide#route-1). Ideally the first three for simplicity
  - UK Current Passport
  - UK Full or Provision Driving Licence
  - Council tax bill with your name on it
  - Birth Certificate
  - Marriage/civil partnership certificate
  - Bank or Credit Card Statement
  - Utility (not mobile phone) bill
  - Forces ID card
- Also , a note of your national insurance number and address history for the last five years.
- We will add you to the Scouts’ membership system as an occasional helper (or the role that you have agreed to) and then visit a DBS processing website. The process should take 10-15 minutes.