Resources to support adult training modules
You’ll find links and resources here to back up the training you’ve completed as an adult volunteer in Scouting.
General resources you may be referred to in a training course:
POR – The Scout Association – Policy, Organisation and Rules Link
Compass – The Scout Association Membership System Link
Adults Personal File for Section Leader (2020 version)
Hereford and Worcester County website (you’re on it!)
Hereford and Worcester Training course programme
Young People First: Code of Practice (Yellow Card).
Scouting for All (7)
The Scouts Equal Opportunities Policy
Scouting History – when did Scouting admit girls?
Scouting History – how has Scouting supported young people with disabilities through its history?
Learning about intersectionality
Transgender and Gender Identity https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/including-everyone/lgbtplus/transgender-and-gender-identity/
Administration (11)
This page on The Scouts website has all sorts of information to help you with administration.
Information about completing the Scout census.
Different information forms we use for adults joining Scouting.
Information on disclosure checks.
Data Protection and Record Management
Unity Insurance Services (Scouts Insurance Services)https://www.unityinsuranceservices.co.uk/scout-insurance
The learning for Module 11 can be completed by workbook, which is available here.
Delivering a Quality Programme (12A)
Information about Scout Network
Information about Young Leaders.
All about Youth Shaped Scoutin
Climbing wall of youth involvement
A Guide to Supporting Young People on Committees
Adapting badges and awards to be more inclusive
Key messages for Managers and Supporters re Youth Involvement
Key messages for Section Leaders re Youth Involvement
Module 12B – Programme Planning
Example Programmes from the different sections
Template for Evening Programme
Example of an evening programme
Climbing wall of youth involvement
Module 13 – Growing the Section
Opportunities to Grow
All the information on Scouts.org about growth, recruitment and retention
Recruitment and Retention of Adults
Lots of excellent resources and guidance on recruiting and retaining adults
Information about Appointing Adults
Some great information on recruiting parent helpers to leaders – even during the pandemic!
The Review Process
Recruitment and Retention of Young People
Using schools to aid growth – including materials for assemblies
Module 14 – Supporting Young People
Young People First: Code of Practice (Yellow Card)
guidance related to life issues
anti-bullying guidance and resources
policy and guidance on safeguarding
My Body, My Choice – resource for Explorer Scouts and Leaders
Stay Safe leaflets for each Section – no longer available as a printed leaflet but still able to be downloaded from “How can I best communicate…” on this page.
Information about Scouts Wellbeing Champions campaign
The learning for this module can also be done by completing this workbook.
Module 15 – Promoting Positive Behaviour
Guidance on Promoting Positive Behaviour
POR Chapter 2: Equal Opportunities
POR Chapter 15: Suspensions and Dismissals
Module 16 – Introduction to Residential Experiences
All about the Nights Away Permit Scheme
Everything you need to know about Nights Away and Camping
Module 17 – Running Safe Activities
Information on Scouts website about Risk Assessments.
Scouts InTouch procedure information
Information and Guidance on Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities in Scouting
Scout Practical Tips on Safety
Reporting Incidents, Illness and Emergencies
Learning from incidents – local review form
Information on the Nights Away permit scheme
Information on the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme
Activity Information Form (a template letter/form for parents)
Activity Definitions
Hillwalking Terrains – Rule 9.12.7
Classification of Waters – Rule 9.13.3
Cycling Environments – Rule 9.12.4 and https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/off-road-cycling/cycling/
Purple Card -Safe Scouting and What to do in an Emergency
Incidents and Illness – what to do in case of an accident, first aid and reporting https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/incidents-and-illness/
Scout Activity Finder – (each activity entry includes safety hints, any relevant activity rules, whether a permit is required etc)
Module 19 – International
About the World Membership Badge
Section of the Scouts website all about global and international Scouting.
Links to Global Issues badge resource packs and International Badge resource packs for each section.
Module 25 – Assessing Learning
Appointments Table 2 – where you find out the minimum training requirements for a role
Nights Away Areas for Assessment
The role description for a Nights Away Adviser can be found here.
The role description for an Activity Assessor can be found here under County Assessor
Role Description for a Training Adviser
FS330094 Prior Learning gained in the YLS
Module 36 – Making Reasonable Adjustments
Look at this part of the website for lots more information.
