In this episode of Big Man in the Woods, I’m joined by fellow Scout Leader Scouty Cathy from the UK Inclusion Team.Cathy is well known on TikTok for her work around inclusion in Scouting, and in this conversation we dig into what that really means in practice — from supporting neurodiversity, to rethinking traditional events like St. George’s Day, to making sure every young person can fully belong and take part.We talk openly about:

• Making Scouting more inclusive for all young people
• Why traditional St. George’s Day parades may need to evolve
• Supporting neurodiverse Scouts and reasonable adjustments
• Quiet spaces, support plans, and understanding behaviour as communication
• How leaders can better engage parents and work as a team around the young person
• Why asking young people what they actually want matters more than assumptions

Cathy also shares practical ideas for adapting activities so that every young person can engage in a way that works for them, not just in one fixed format.This is a honest, practical conversation for Scout Leaders who want to reflect, improve, and make Scouting more inclusive in real, achievable ways.Featuring: Scouty Cathy (Scouty Cathy on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube)If this sparks some thoughts for your own group or district, drop a comment below — I’d love to hear how you approach inclusion and events like St. George’s Day.