Adult training
Every volunteer role at the Scouts needs to complete training. Follow these three easy steps to get started with your training journey.
Step 1: Check the training requirements for your role
Training modules that you need to complete depend on the volunteer role that you are taking on. To find out the modules you need, visit Roles Table in POR, Chapter 16, which lists all roles and their training requirements.
Check your training requirements in Roles Table
Step 2: Complete your Personal Learning Plan with your Training Adviser
We know that many Scout volunteers have prior learning which they can apply to their Scouts role. Meet with your Training Adviser and complete your Personal Learning Plan together, recognising your previous experience.
Your Training Adviser will be able to help you identify the modules when you discuss your Personal Learning Plan with them (if you have a role that requires this). This’ll help you identify the learning you need, as well as choosing the method of validation that’s right for you.
Step 3: Complete your training modules
Work through the mandatory and role specific modules for all volunteers and discover your ongoing learning requirements and supplementary modules. To complete your Wood Badge training you need to complete the modules within training for all appointments.
Getting Started
To support you in your first five months of volunteering with the Scouts we have a number of training modules for you to complete. You can complete these in any order.
The below modules except *03 and 04 can be completed as independent learning and validated by successfully completing the online assessment at the end of the module.
*Tools for the Role (Section Leaders) (03) and Tools for the Role (Managers and Supporters) (04) must be validated by a training adviser.
Once completed please send a screenshot or copy of the certificate to your GSL or pennylscouts@gmail.com so that your training record can be updated.
Essential Information (01)
The aim of this module is to provide all adults in Scouting with the essential information needed to get started in their role.
The aim of this module is to provide all adults in Scouting with an understanding of safety practice and responsibilities as a member of Scouts, to keep everyone safe.
This module is mandatory.
The aim of this module is to provide all adults in Scouting with an understanding of safeguarding practice and responsibilities as a member of Scouts, to keep everyone safe.
GDPR
The aim of this module is to provide all adults in Scouting with an understanding of what the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) means for them, their Scout Group, District and County and how to effectively align with it.
Trustee Introduction
The aim of this module is to provide the Charity or managing Trustees with information on their legal responsibilities and current regulations. You only need to complete this module if you have a role as a trustee.
Tools for the Role (Section Leaders) (03)
Note: this module requires validation by a training advisor
The aim of this module is to provide the basic information on the individual’s role or area of responsibility and some
Start Leader Tools for the Role
Tools for the Role (Managers and Supporters) (04)
Note: this module requires validation by a training advisor
The aim of this module is to provide key information about the individual’s role, areas of responsibility and where they can find further information and support.
Start Manager and supporters Tools for the Role
First aid training
Doing things safely is fundamental to everything we do in Scouts, and completing the first aid training – also known as First Response course – is a key part in that.
This course aims to cover the skills and knowledge necessary to enable volunteers to manage an incident and provide basic first aid. Our first response programme has been developed in collaboration with Girlguiding, with a common syllabus, resources and acceptance between the two organisations.
Who should complete this training
You can find out if you’re required to complete the first aid training by checking POR Chapter 16: Roles Table.
If this training is required for your role, you are asked complete it in within your first three years of volunteering, and to renew it every three years.
How to complete it
First aid training can be completed face-to-face and online. There are three delivery options available, and in all of them you’ll be required to attend a face-to-face practical validation session.
You should check the delivery options available at your County/Area/Region (Scotland), and choose the one that suits you best.
Section Specific or special interest courses.
There are Section specific integrated courses for new Leaders run by the Surrey Training Team, specific modules, special interest courses including bush craft, pioneering, archery etc.
These can be found by following the link:
https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/training/
If you are interested in any of these, please follow the application instructions below each course. If you do attend any other external courses outside of Surrey, please let Penny Lympany (pennylscouts@gmail.com) know so that your training records can be kept up to date.
Ongoing learning
It is a requirement that during the period of appointment, all adults must complete an average of five hours of ongoing learning each year. Examples of what this might include can be found following this link – https://members.scouts.org.uk/factsheets/FS500006.pdf
Please remember that at the time of warrant review (every five years), all leaders must have a current first response qualification, have completed either a face to face safeguarding workshop or the online safeguarding module and also have completed a refresher in safety training.
If you have any questions about training in general please contact Penny, or your Group Scout Leader or section ADC. Remember, these courses are enjoyable, informative and give you a chance to meet other leaders and swap ideas and experience and they also get booked up very quickly – so act now.
If you have any other general queries about training, activity authorisation etc, please also refer to the latest version of Policy Organisation and Rules which can be found on the Scouts Web Pages: www.scouts.org.uk.
For specific queries you can also contact the information centre: info.centre@scout.org.uk or 0845 300 1818.
