01 Essential Information

02 Personal Learning Plan

03 Tools for the job (Section Leaders)

04 Tools for the Job(Managers)

05 Fundamental Values of Scouting

06 Changes in Scouting

07 Valuing Diversity

Modules 1, 2 and either 3 or 4 are compulsory modules (Getting Started)

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All Appointments Section Leaders and

Section Supporters

Managers, Section Supporters,Other Supporters

Supplementary

Module Matrix

To provide the basic information requiredto ensure that adults involved in Scouting:

do not put themselves and others atrisk through lack of knowledgeare aware of the Purpose, Principlesand Method of Scoutingare aware of the management andsupport structures of Scouting inoutline and of immediately relevantparts of the structure in detail.

To create a plan for an individual’slearning based on the requirements of thejob and taking into account theindividual’s needs. The plan will show thetraining and the support that theindividual will receive to help them fulfilthe learning programme and will includea progress review timetable.

To provide the basic information on theindividual’s job or area of responsibilityand some practical help to get theindividual started in the job.

To provide the basic information on theindividual’s job or area of responsibilityand some practical help to get theindividual started in the job.

To use the Personal Development Areas toexplore the links between the valuesexpressed in the Purpose, Principles andMethods of Scouting and a balancedprogramme, the awards and badges.

To provide an overview of the Movement’shistory focusing on its development tomeet the changing needs of society.

To cover the policies of The ScoutAssociation that promote diversity andconsider how the individual, in their role,can help to make Scouting available to all.

FundamentalsChild protectionEqual opportunitiesSafety and risk assessmentsStructures and supportPOR

Personal Learning Plan

Features of the sectionAdult roleProgramme ideasGames

Duties and responsibilitiesNeeds of adultsOutline of the sectionsPOR

ValuesPersonal Development AreasReligious Policy

Brief outline history ofScouting

Mixed ScoutingEqual opportunitiesSpecial NeedsCultural, social and religious diversity

DVD e-learningCourse

One to oneWorkbook

One to oneSmall groupe-learning

One to oneSmall groupe-learning

CourseOne to onee-learning

DVDFactsheet

CourseSmall groupOne to oneDVD

This is a summary of The Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme. For further information on the training requirements for specific roles please refer to The Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme.

Modules 1, 2 and either 3 or 4 are compulsory modules (Getting Started)

08 Skills of Leadership

09 Working with Adults

10 First Aid

11 Administration(Section Leaders)

12 Providing a BalancedProgramme

16 Introduction to Residential Experiences

17 Activities Outdoors

18 Practical Skills

To cover the knowledge, skills and attitudesrequired to be an effective leader

To cover the underpinning functionsrequired to work effectively as a memberof an adult team.

To cover the skills and knowledgenecessary to enable adults to manage anincident and provide basic First Aid.

To cover the records and proceduresnecessary for the effective administrationof the section (including personal andfinancial records, insurance issues andaccident/emergency procedures).

To cover ways in which a successful andbalanced programme can be planned andimplemented in the section.

To enable section leaders and supporters who may support residential experiences for young people, as part of their role in Scouting, to understand the role that residential experiences play in Scouting.

To enable adults to plan and run exciting,safe and developmental activities outdoorsfor the young people in their section.

To enable adults to gain and developpractical skills for the benefit of youngpeople in their section.

Systematic planningAction centred leadershipLeadership stylesDeveloping leadership skills in others

CommunicationListening skillsDecision making structuresRepresenting others.

First Aid

Keeping recordsRecords required for sectionFinancial responsibilitiesAccident reportingData Protection ActInsurance

Balanced programmeProgramme ideasYoung people‘s involvementin decision makingAwardsProgramme ReviewOverview of other sections

Residential experiences and their importance in ScoutingOrganisation and administration

Importance in BalancedProgrammePlanning and carrying outactivitiesPermitsRisk AssessmentParty management

Range of practical skillsTraining others

Nights Away Permit Scheme

One to oneCourseSmall group

Small groupCourse

External course(First Responseas a minimum)

CourseSmall g roupOne to one

Coursee-learningOne to one

One to oneCourse

Small group

Course Small group

15 Challenging Behaviour

To enable adults to prevent and managechallenging behaviour in the sections.

Causes, prevention andmanagement of challengingbehaviour

CourseWorkbookSmall groupOne to one

14 Young People Today

To enable adults working with sections to identify and meet the needs of young people.

Characteristics, influencesand needs of young people

Course Small groupOne to oneWorkbook

To cover ways in which an adult volunteering with a section can work with their line manager and others to plan and contribute to the growth of their section and/or Group.

Importance of growth Recruitment and retention of adults and young peopleTools and support to help sections growDevelopment plans

Small groupCourseWorkbook

Small groupCourseWorkbook

Module Aim Topics Methods

13Growing the Section

24 Managing Adults

To cover the skills and knowledge requiredto enable participants to provide effectivemanagement of adults.

Personal developmentAreas of adultsAdult trainingGroup dynamicsMotivationDelegationConflict resolution Team buildingAdults in Scouting model

CourseSmall groupWorkbookOne to one

25 Assessing Learning

To provide the knowledge, skills andattitudes necessary to effectively support,validate and assess adults in The ScoutAssociation’s Adult Training Scheme, theAdventurous Activity Permit Scheme,Nights Away Permit Scheme and the ScoutShow National Recognition Scheme.

Learning and developmentneeds of adultsUndertaking appropriateassessments and validationsProviding positive andconstructive feedbackRole-specific elements forManagers, Training Advisers,Activity Assessors, Nights Away

CourseWorkbookOne to one

23 Safety for Managersand Supporters

To cover specific roles, responsibilities andsystems for ensuring safe Scouting.

ResponsibilitiesRisk assessmentsActivity PermitsInsuranceAccident reporting

CourseOne to oneSmall group

22 Section Support

To enable adults not working directly withyoung people to understand the sectionalprogrammes, section method, and sectioncharacteristics so that they may provideeffective management and support.

Features of each sectionBalanced programmeProgramme Review International aspects of programmeValue of residential experiencesand activities outdoors

One to oneSmall groupCourse

20 Administration(Managers)

To cover the records and proceduresnecessary for the effective administrationof Groups, Districts and Counties asapplicable (including personal andfinancial records, insurance issues andaccident/emergency procedures).

Record keepingRecords required for section,Group and District Roles and responsibilitiesFinancial responsibilitiesAccident reportingData Protection ActInsurancePOR

One to oneCourseManagementgameSmall group

19 International

To provide an international focusappropriate to their section andappreciate the global nature of Scouting.

World-wide family of ScoutingInternational aspects of the programmeInternational events and activitiesProgramme ideas

CourseOne to oneSmall group

Module Aim Topics Methods

Small groupCourseWorkbook

21 Growing the Movement

To cover the ways in which a Manager or Supporter in Scouting can help develop the Movement and facilitate the growth of Scouting in their area.

Importance of growthRecruitment and retention of adults and young peopleTools and support to help growthDevelopment plansRole of the Manager or Supporter in growing the Movement

26 Supporting Adults

27 Instructing PracticalSkills

28 Facilitating

29 Presenting

30 Supporting LocalLearning

31 Planning a LearningExperience

32 Delivering a LearningExperience

33 Planning a LearningProvision

34 Managing a LearningProvision

35 Internal Moderation

36 Special Needs

37Advising on AdultAppointments

To cover the skills and knowledgerequired to enable supporters to provideeffective support to adults in sections.

To provide the skills, knowledge andattitudes necessary to instruct practicalskills.

To provide the skills, knowledge andattitudes to facilitate individuals and small groups.

To provide the skills, knowledge andattitudes to make effective presentations.

To provide the skills, knowledge andattitudes for Local Training Managers to co-ordinate the learning plans of individuals to produce a programme of learning.

To provide the skills, knowledge andattitudes necessary to research and designtraining experiences.

To provide the skills, knowledge andattitudes necessary to plan prepare andrun a training experience.

To provide the skills, knowledge andattitudes to enable Training Managers to plan to meet the learning needs of an area.

To provide the skills, knowledge andattitudes to ensure County TrainingManagers to manage the learningprovision for their area.

To provide the skills, knowledge andattitudes to monitor the quality of TheScout Association’s Adult Training Scheme.

To provide information, support andresources for those working with youngpeople with Special Needs.

To enable an adult to participate fully as amember of the Appointments AdvisoryCommittee.

Adults in Scouting modelPersonal development areas of adult trainingGroup dynamicsMotivationConsultationRunning meetings

Skills instructionSafetyFeedbackRecords of skills instruction

Training methodsCommunication in a learningenvironment

Planning and deliveringpresentationsLearning methodsResources and facilitiesFeedback

CommunicationAllocating Training AdvisersProceduresMonitoring progress

Systematic planning andbalanced learningSupporting materialEvaluation of learning experience

Planning and managing learningStaff teamsEvaluation

Needs of Adult Training SchemeCurrent training trendsDrafting and producinglearning plans

Plan implementationMonitoring progressQuality controlPlan maintenanceAmendments

Sampling of portfoliosQuality control

Equal Opportunities Policy with regard to Special NeedsGood practiceAvailable resources

The structure andresponsibilities of theAppointments AdvisoryCommitteeThe appointment processRunning approval meetings

CourseSmall groupWorkbook

Course

Course

Course

Course

Course

Course

CourseWorkbook

CourseWorkbook

Externalcourse

CourseSmall group

CourseOne to oneDVD

38 Skills for Residential Experiences

To enable adults to acquire the appropriate skills to plan and run successful residential experiences for the young people in their section.

Practical skills for planning and running a residential experience

CourseSmall groupOne to one

Module Aim Topics Methods

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