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M1 Essential Information
Housekeeping
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Welcome from the Chief Scout
Video 0:37
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Welcome from the Chief Scout
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Adult Training Scheme
• Why do we have an Adult Training Scheme?
– Helps adults get started in their role
– Offers you support, development opportunities and
challenges
– Improves young people’s experience of Scouting
• How do we meet the needs of the individual?
– Tailored to each adult through a personal learning plan
(PLP)
– Learning and validation most relevant to your role
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Adult Training Scheme
• How does it work?
– Learning gives you the opportunity to gain and improve
the knowledge and skills you need for your role
– Validation gives you the opportunity to put this into
practice
– Bring with you knowledge and skills from the outside
world
– Extra learning only when required
– All modules must be validated
– Talk to your Training Advisor (TA)
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What are we going to cover ?
• The Fundamentals of Scouting
• Structure of Scouting
• Safety in Scouting
• Safeguarding
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Session 1
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What is Scouting ?
Scouting is a worldwide, multi-faith, values-based
educational Movement.
Membership is available to all who accept its
fundamental values.
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What are the Fundamentals of Scouting ?
3 underlying pillars
• The Purpose – what we do
• The Values – guiding our Scouting
• The Method – how we Scout
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The Fundamentals – Promise & Law
Video 5:02
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The Fundamentals – Promise & Law
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Purpose - what we do.
Scouting exists to actively engage and support
young people in their personal development,
empowering them to make a positive
contribution to society.
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Group Task
In small groups discuss how the four elements of the Purpose can be displayed in everyday Scouting
• Actively engage & support
• Personal development
• Empowering
• Positive contribution to society
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Values – guiding our Scouting
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
• IntegrityWe act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.
• RespectWe have self-respect and respect for others.
• CareWe support others and take care of the world in which we live.
• BeliefWe explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
• Co-operationWe make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make
friends.
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Our Method - how we Scout
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with
adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and:
• enjoy what they are doing and have fun
• take part in activities indoors and outdoors
• learn by doing
• share in spiritual reflection
• take responsibility and make choices
• undertake new and challenging activities
• make and live by their Promise
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Group Task
Lets look at one or two activities and think
what young people might get from them.
Some examples might be
• Playing a game
• Planting a local flowerbed
• Tasting food from another country
• Learning how to light a fire
• Taking part in a sponsored event
• or something else ...
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The Promise & Law
• Helps young people and adults keep the
fundamentals of Scouting in mind
• The oath taken by all members as they commit
to share the values
• Versions for different faiths (or non)
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Our Promise – Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Network & Adults
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law
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Alternative wording – Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Network & Adults
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best
To uphold our Scout values,
To do my duty to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law
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Scout Law & Motto
• A Scout is to be trusted.
• A Scout is loyal.
• A Scout is friendly and considerate.
• A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
• A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
• A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of
possessions and property.
• A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.
Be Prepared
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Our Promise – Cub Scouts
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen
To help other people
And to keep the Cub Scout Law
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Alternative Promise – Cub Scouts
I promise that I will do my best
To uphold our Scout values,
To do my duty to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Cub Scout Law
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Cub Scout Law & Motto
Cub Scouts always do their best
Think of others before themselves
And do a good turn every day
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Our Promise – Beaver Scouts
I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love God
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Alternative Promise – Beaver Scouts
I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love our world
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Key Policies
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Religious Policy
• Safety Policy
• Child Protection Policy
• Anti-Bullying Policy
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Summary
• The Purpose of Scouting - what we do
• The Values of Scouting - guiding our Scouting
• The Scout Method - how we Scout
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Any Questions ?
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Session 2
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Structure & Support
Structure
The framework for the organisation of The
Scout Association
Support
The people and resources available to help
make Scouting happen
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Group Task
Organise the cards to create the basic structure of Scouting in the UK
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Structure of Scouting
Video 2:03
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Structure of Scouting
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Group Task
Organise the cards to create the basic structure of Scouting in the UK
Did you get is right?
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Where do I fit in?
On a Post-it note write:
• Your role title
• Your geographical position
• Your Scouting line manager
Stick in the right place on your structure chart!
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Have we covered? What do they do?
• Section Assistant
• Assistant Section Leader
• Section Leader
• Group Scout Leader
• District Commissioner
• District Explorer Scout Commissioner
• District Network Commissioner
• County Commissioner
• County Training Manager
• Executive Committee Member
• Scout Active Support Member
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Roles in Scouting
• All these people are volunteers (even the Chief Scout!)
• Not an exhaustive list
• Specialist roles, eg Duke Of Edinburgh Award Advisor,
District Explorer Scout Administrator
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Where can I get support?
• Line Manager
• Peers in the same role
• A Scout Active Support Unit
• Scout Information Centre
• Regional Development Service
• A Training Advisor
• Online Resources – www.scouts.org.uk
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POR
• What is POR?
• Structure, rules & policy for all of Scouting
• Why is it important?
• It is the one resource that covers all of the major
aspects of Scouting
• How can it help you?
• Find the correct approach to any task or situation
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Quiz!
Where do I get help for …
• Placing a particular badge on uniform?
– Scouts.org.uk
• Ideas for recruitment and retention?
– Development service
• Find rules for organising and off-road cycling activity?
– POR
• How to validate a training module?
– Training Advisor or Line Manager
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Quiz!
• New programme ideas
– Line Manager or scouts.org.uk
• How to make reasonable adjustments to support the inclusion of a young person with additional needs
– Scout Information Centre
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Any Questions ?
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Session 3
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Keeping our adventures safe
‘Nothing worth having in life is ever
attained without taking risks.’
Fridtjof Nansen
Norwegian explorer , scientist, diplomat,
humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize
winner (1861 – 1930)
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Keeping our adventures safe
• Adventurous activities are a key part
of Scouting.
• It is the reason why many young
people join.
• As adults in Scouting, we have a
responsibility to our young people
(and their families and friends).
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The Safety Policy
• It is the policy of the Scout Association to provide
Scouting in a safe manner without risk to health, as
far as is reasonably practicable.
• Everyone is responsible for ensuring that they adhere
to the policy, including adults and young people
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Our Responsibilities
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Who is responsible for safety in Scouting ?
The simple answer is
EVERYBODY
however, there are some specific areas
that need mentioning:
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Who is responsible for safety in Scouting ?
District Commissioner/County Commissioner
• Ensures that everyone is fully aware of the need to implement the
safety policy.
Group/District/County Executive
• Responsible for the management of the safety policy.
Group Scout Leader
• Ensures that everyone is competent to carry out their allocated tasks.
Leader in Charge
• They coordinate the work of all adults to ensure the safe delivery of
the programme.
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Safety Checklists
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Leader in Charge
All meetings, events or activities must have a Leader in Charge
They co-ordinate all involved to delivery the event safely
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Task
In small groups, consider the following potential hazards in a Beaver and Cubs activity
• Paper plates
• A gas stove
• Raw meat on a chopping board
• A knife
What are …
a) The potential hazards
b) The level of risk
c) Who might be harmed
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5 steps of Risk Assessments
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Recommended Minimum Ratios
• Beavers
– Maximum Colony Size = 24
– Minimum no of Adults = 2 (at least 1 must hold Leader,
Manager or ADC/ACC appointment)
– Outdoor Ratio = 1:6 + Leader in Charge
• Cubs
– Maximum Pack Size = 36
– Minimum no of Adults = 2 (at least 1 must hold Leader,
Manager or ADC/ACC appointment)
– Outdoor Ratio = 1:8 + Leader in Charge
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Recommended Minimum Ratios
• Scouts
– Maximum Troop Size = no limit
– Minimum no of Adults = 2 (at least 1 must hold Leader,
Manager or ADC/ACC appointment)
– Outdoor Ratio = 1:12
• Explorers
– Maximum Unit Size = no limit
– Minimum no of Adults = 2 (at least 1 must hold Leader,
Manager or ADC/ACC appointment)
– Outdoor Ratio = 2 adults
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Task
You are taking your Cub Pack on a walk.
There are 16 Cubs of whom 4 are brand new to Scouting.
There are 3 leaders and 2 parents accompanying them.
The route follows a tree lined path, passing a waterfall, a farm and a lake with a large bridge crossing.
Work through a basic risk assessment
1. Look for hazards2. Who might be harmed & how3. Evaluate the risks4. Record your findings5. Review & revise
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Safety in Scouting
• Purple Card
– What to do if there is an emergency
• Reporting accidents & incidents
– All accidents, and treatment administered, should be recorded in your accident book
– If medical attention required then inform HQ via Info Centre
• InTouch
– The system we use at every Scouting activity to ensure communication between leaders, participants and those not at the event
• Near Misses
– Although a reportable injury didn’t happen, it had the potential to do so
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Safety Quiz
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1. The Section Leader is the person responsible for co-
ordinating the work of other adult volunteers to ensure
the safe delivery of a specific activity or event.
False
True or False?
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2. Risk Assessments need only be carried out for
outdoor activities.
False
True or False?
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3. If a Scout chips a tooth on Scout camp and
subsequently visits a dentist then an Incident Report
Form must be completed.
True
True or False?
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4. The purpose of Risk Assessment is to ensure that
the legal obligations of The Scout Association are
fulfilled.
False
True or False?
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5. During an indoor activity with a group of Cubs, an
incident takes place and someone calls an ambulance.
Luckily, as it turns out, no one has actually been
injured. Should you report this incident?
Report
True or False?
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Any Questions ?
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Validation
In order to validate this module you will need to discuss the your responses to the Check your Knowledge chart with a Training Adviser and include:-
• The Fundamentals & Key Policies
and complete two of the following
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Validation
• Carry out a simple risk assessment
• Create & deliver an activity to explain the Scout Promise & Law and how they relate to the Fundamentals, to young people or adults new to Scouting.
• Work with young people to create an anti–bullying Code for your Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit or Group.
• Any other idea with agreement of your TA.
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Information to take away …….
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Spirit of Scouting
Video 1:46
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Spirit of Scouting
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Thank you for your time ….
see you again soon !