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The basic information that all adults in Scouting need to know.

This means:

  • understanding the Purpose, Principles and Methods of The Scout Association
  • understanding the importance of The Scout Association's Child Protection Policy and your role in protecting young people from harm
  • identifying the main methods of preventing and reporting accidents during Scouting activities
  • identifying the support available to help you in your Scouting role getting support from other people
  • working within the policies and rules of the Movement.
Questions

  • Do you know what Policy Qrganisation and Rules is and where you can see it?
  • Have you read The Scout Association's Child Protection Policy
    • (the "yellowcard")?
  • Do you know what to do if you think a child has been abused or if
    • someone tells you that this might be happening?
  • Do you know the Equal Opportunities and Safety Policy?
  • Do you know who to inform if someone is hurt during a Scouting activity?
  • Do you know where to find the rules and guidance about activities?
  • Do you know who to go to for help?
  • Do you know what the Scout Information Centre does and how to contact it?
  • Can you explain the Purpose, Principles and Methods of Scouting?
Delivery methods

  • Video
  • Course
  • e-learning
To validate this module you will need to complete two of the following:

  1. Carry out a Risk Assessment of a meeting place.


  2. Produce a District County structures chart listing support mechanisms available to you, including the Scout Information Centre.


  3. Describe the actions to take following an accident/incident (or the report of an accident/incident) during a Scouting activity.


  4. Plan and carry out a briefing where you explain the Promise and the Law and how they relate to the Fundamentals of The Scout Association to an adult new to Scouting.


  5. Explain the key policies of The Scout Association (Equal Opportunities, Child Protection and Safety)


  6. Any other ideas, subject to agreement with a Training Adviser.
And:
Discuss the fundamental principles aand key policies of Scouting with your Training Adviser to demonstrate your understanding.
Relevant to:
All Adults in Scouting