Guiding principles

Last week the Girlguiding UK announced that it was starting a consultation about changing the wording of the Promise that guides make when they join the organisation. The reason for proposing a change is, according to a press release, that “The Promise is Guiding’s beating heart – it’s the core expression of our values and the common standard that brings us all together. But over the past few years we have heard from more and more girls and Leaders who struggle with the wording, particularly...