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 (2019 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)
Black Lives Matter information for Black History Month
The Scouts Equal Opportunities Policy
A whole host of information from The Scouts website on how we can support Scouting for All.
You may consider signing up for Module 36 – Adjustments to Scouts for ongoing learning – more information on this Module can be found here.
Scouting History – when did Scouting admit girls?
Scouting History – how has Scouting supported young people with disabilities through its history?
Learning about intersectionality
Scouts Parent/Carer Conversation Framework
How to support transgender young people in Scouting
World Scouting – HeforShe Initiative
Pack from Val discussed at course on 28/10/20 Module 7 – resource pack
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.
Information on Accounts and Finances.
Unity Insurance Services (Scouts Insurance Services)
Information about Scout Insurance – scoutshw.org.uk/…/insomniacs_guide_Sept_2010.pdf
The learning for Module 11 can be completed by workbook, which is available here.
The slides from the module delivered on 7th Sept 2020 and 10th Feb 2021 are here: Administration – 11
Delivering a Quality Programme (12A)
Information about Scout Network
Information about Young Leaders.
All about Youth Shaped Scouting
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
Slide deck from training on 16th September 20 and 2nd Feb 21 – Quality Programme 12A – no videos
Copy of Padlet – Module 12 A
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 12B slide deck from course on 7th October 2020
Module 13 – Growing the Section
(All links in this section update 20th March 21)
Opportunities to Grow
All the information on Scouts.org about growth, recruitment and retention
Active Recruitment factsheet (adults and young people)
Recruitment and Retention of Adults
Lots of excellent resources and guidance on recruiting and retaining adults
Information about Appointments
Some great information on recruiting parent helpers to leaders – even during the pandemic!
Factsheet on running a recruitment event (a bit out of date)
The Review Process
Recruitment and Retention of Young people
Using schools to aid growth – including materials for assemblies
Planning for Growth
Here’s the slide deck I used for this training on 19th October 2020 and 17th March 2021: Module 13
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
Scouting Speaks to all: A leader’s guide to speech, language and communication needs
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.
Further information on all the areas covered in this training:
Supporting Young People 14used on course on 30th March 2021
Module 15 – Promoting Positive Behaviour
Guidance on Promoting Positive Behaviour
POR Chapter 2: Equal Opportunities
POR Chapter 15: Suspensions and Dismissals
Scouting Speaks to All: A Leaders Guide to Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
Module 16 – Introduction to Residential Experiences
Link to “Nights Away” resource at Scout Shops.
All about the Nights Away Permit Scheme
Everything you need to know about Nights Away and Camping
Planning Prompt Cards – Activity 1
Module 17 – Running Safe Activities
(all links last checked and updated 27th November 2021)
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
Information on the Nights Away permit scheme
Information on the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme
Activity Information Form (a template letter/form for parents)
Purple Card -Safe Scouting and What to do in an Emergency
Scout Activity Finder – (each activity entry includes safety hints, any relevant activity rules, whether a permit is required etc)
Module 18 – Practical Skills
Not many resources for this one.
Here’s the Powerpoint I used in the training: Module 18 which includes the video for the Alpine Butterfly knot.
The Facebook Group John told us about – encouraging crafts etc using recycled materials.
Module 19 – International
Here’s the slide deck I used in the training: PP December 2020[15859]
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.
Links to some of the things Sian was talking about on May 2021 course: Module 19 Supporting Links
Module 25 – Assessing Learning
Appointments Table 2 – where you find out the minimum training requirements for a role
Nights Away Areas for Assessment
Assessment Checklist for Nights Away ac120900-assessment-checklist-for-a-nights-away-permit-jan-19-1 (1)
Adventurous Activity Permit Tasks
Activity Assessor Applicant Overviews
Evidence for Validating Modules
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
Powerpoint presentation delivered on Sunday 17th January – I had to separate this into two files unfortunately as it was too large to upload: Module 25 Sessions 1 and 2 and Module 25 Sessions 3 and 4
Example template for recording a TA meeting
FS330094 Prior Learning gained in the YLS
Module 36 – Making Reasonable Adjustments
Module 36 – This is the original powerpoint for the training module.
Look at this part of the website for lots more information.