Branching out
Growing roots
Creating inclusion
Safe Scouting
The learning everyone needs
Data protection in Scouts
Who we are & what we do
The learning some people need
Being a Scouts Trustee
Leading Scout volunteers
Delivering a great programme
Draft - Under Construction
Branching out
Practical Scout skills
People skills
Adventurous activities
Working with young people
Project and event management
Growing the movement
Please note
We're still developing Branching Out. Over the next few years, new learning content will start to appear and our canopy of learning will grow.
Growing roots
Back
Branching out
Draft - Under Construction
Working with young people
How to be youth led
Promoting positive behaviour
Intimate and personal care
See more topics...
Please note
Working with Squirrels
Later on, these links will lead to content in our new Digital Learning Tool. The clouds are examples of some of the content that might come in future.
Back
You'll see all your learning online and you'll only see what's relevant to you.
How?
You'll need to do your learning in your first 6 months in your new role.
When?
How?
When?
Growing roots
The learning everyone needs
Safe Scouting
How we keep each other and our young people safe
See more...
Creating inclusion
How we make Scouts a welcoming space for everybody
See more...
Who we are & what we do
An introduction to what Scouts is and how we help young people develop skills for life
See more...
Data protection in Scouts
How we take care of people's personal data
See more...
The learning some people need
Being a Scouts Trustee
What being a Trustee means and how to do a great job
See more...
Leading Scout volunteers
How to be a great Lead Volunteer or Team Leader in Scouts
See more...
Delivering a great programme
How to work with young people and deliver a safe, fun and adventurous programme
See more...
Back
Growing roots
The learning everyone needs
Creating inclusion
How we make Scouts a welcoming space for everybody
Who does this?
All new volunteers
Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, helpers, supporters, retired members, designated carers
Why do I need this?
At Scouts, we're open to all. It's our priority to make sure everyone feels welcome. We need your help, so we want to give you the tools and the know-how to welcome people in Scouts.
You'll learn...
- What bias is and how you can recognise it in yourself and others
- Practical ways to be more inclusive in everything we do
- How to respond when people have specific needs
- How to respond to discriminatory behaviour
Back
Growing roots
The learning everyone needs
Data protection in Scouts
How we take care of people's personal data
Who does this?
All new volunteers
Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, helpers, supporters, retired members, designated carers
Why do I need this?
As Scouts, we're trusted with the personal data of young people and volunteers. We take that responsibility very seriously. We need your help, so we want to make sure you have the tools and know-how to handle personal data responsibly.
You'll learn...
- What data protection and personal data is
- How to gather personal data in Scouts
- How to use, share and store personal data in Scouts
- How to securely delete or archive personal data
- How to respond to a data breach or subject access request
Back
Growing roots
The learning everyone needs
Who we are & what we do
What Scouts is and how we help young people gain skills for life
Who does this?
All new volunteers
Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, helpers, supporters, retired members, designated carers
Why do I need this?
At Scouts, we work together to help young people gain skills for life. We need your help, so we want to show you how Scouts works and what support you can get.
You'll learn...
- Our Scouts purpose, promise and values
- What support is available to you
- How our different teams work together
- How we have an impact on young people and communities
Back
Growing roots
The learning everyone needs
Safe Scouting
How we keep our young people and each other safe
Who does this?
All new volunteers
Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, helpers, supporters, retired members, designated carers
Why do I need this?
As Scouts, we know that young people thrive in secure surroundings, both at home and away. Wherever we go, it's our priority to keep them safe, and everyone in Scouts needs to know how.
You'll learn...
- Why Safety and Safeguarding are so important
- About Safety
- How to assess and manage risks
- How to respond to and report incidents
- About Safeguarding
- How to recognise and respond to concerns
- How to take notes and report concerns
- How to protect both young people and adults
- How to be safe online - in meetings and on social media
- How to start thinking about mental health in Scouts
Back
Growing roots
The learning some people need
Delivering a great programme
How to deliver a safe and adventurous programme to young people
Who does this?
All new Section Team volunteers
Why do I need this?
You'll be volunteering directly with young people, helping them gain skills for life. We want to make sure you have everything you need to do a fantastic job.
You'll learn...
- What the Scout Method is and how we create impact
- How to involve young people and be youth led in practice
- How to promote positive behaviour when working with young people
- How to plan and run our programme so our young people can achieve their top awards
- How to work with the parents and carers of our young people
Back
Growing roots
The learning some people need
Leading Scout volunteers
How to be a great Lead Volunteer or Team Leader in Scouts
Who does this?
All new Team Leaders and Lead Volunteers
Exceptions: Team Leaders of Section Teams
Why do I need this?
At Scouts, we want to be great leaders (and help our young people become great leaders too). We're making sure you have the tools and know-how to lead your fellow volunteers.
You'll learn...
Back
Growing roots
The learning some people need
Being a Scouts Trustee
What being a Trustee means and how to do a great job
Who does this?
All new Trustees
Why do I need this?
As a Trustee, you're responsible for your Group, District or County. We want to help you understand your responsibilities, and give you practical tools and advice on how to become a great Trustee.
You'll learn...
Back
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Transcript
Branching out
Growing roots
Creating inclusion
Safe Scouting
The learning everyone needs
Data protection in Scouts
Who we are & what we do
The learning some people need
Being a Scouts Trustee
Leading Scout volunteers
Delivering a great programme
Draft - Under Construction
Branching out
Practical Scout skills
People skills
Adventurous activities
Working with young people
Project and event management
Growing the movement
Please note
We're still developing Branching Out. Over the next few years, new learning content will start to appear and our canopy of learning will grow.
Growing roots
Back
Branching out
Draft - Under Construction
Working with young people
How to be youth led
Promoting positive behaviour
Intimate and personal care
See more topics...
Please note
Working with Squirrels
Later on, these links will lead to content in our new Digital Learning Tool. The clouds are examples of some of the content that might come in future.
Back
You'll see all your learning online and you'll only see what's relevant to you.
How?
You'll need to do your learning in your first 6 months in your new role.
When?
How?
When?
Growing roots
The learning everyone needs
Safe Scouting
How we keep each other and our young people safe
See more...
Creating inclusion
How we make Scouts a welcoming space for everybody
See more...
Who we are & what we do
An introduction to what Scouts is and how we help young people develop skills for life
See more...
Data protection in Scouts
How we take care of people's personal data
See more...
The learning some people need
Being a Scouts Trustee
What being a Trustee means and how to do a great job
See more...
Leading Scout volunteers
How to be a great Lead Volunteer or Team Leader in Scouts
See more...
Delivering a great programme
How to work with young people and deliver a safe, fun and adventurous programme
See more...
Back
Growing roots
The learning everyone needs
Creating inclusion
How we make Scouts a welcoming space for everybody
Who does this?
All new volunteers
Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, helpers, supporters, retired members, designated carers
Why do I need this?
At Scouts, we're open to all. It's our priority to make sure everyone feels welcome. We need your help, so we want to give you the tools and the know-how to welcome people in Scouts.
You'll learn...
Back
Growing roots
The learning everyone needs
Data protection in Scouts
How we take care of people's personal data
Who does this?
All new volunteers
Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, helpers, supporters, retired members, designated carers
Why do I need this?
As Scouts, we're trusted with the personal data of young people and volunteers. We take that responsibility very seriously. We need your help, so we want to make sure you have the tools and know-how to handle personal data responsibly.
You'll learn...
Back
Growing roots
The learning everyone needs
Who we are & what we do
What Scouts is and how we help young people gain skills for life
Who does this?
All new volunteers
Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, helpers, supporters, retired members, designated carers
Why do I need this?
At Scouts, we work together to help young people gain skills for life. We need your help, so we want to show you how Scouts works and what support you can get.
You'll learn...
Back
Growing roots
The learning everyone needs
Safe Scouting
How we keep our young people and each other safe
Who does this?
All new volunteers
Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, helpers, supporters, retired members, designated carers
Why do I need this?
As Scouts, we know that young people thrive in secure surroundings, both at home and away. Wherever we go, it's our priority to keep them safe, and everyone in Scouts needs to know how.
You'll learn...
Back
Growing roots
The learning some people need
Delivering a great programme
How to deliver a safe and adventurous programme to young people
Who does this?
All new Section Team volunteers
Why do I need this?
You'll be volunteering directly with young people, helping them gain skills for life. We want to make sure you have everything you need to do a fantastic job.
You'll learn...
Back
Growing roots
The learning some people need
Leading Scout volunteers
How to be a great Lead Volunteer or Team Leader in Scouts
Who does this?
All new Team Leaders and Lead Volunteers
Exceptions: Team Leaders of Section Teams
Why do I need this?
At Scouts, we want to be great leaders (and help our young people become great leaders too). We're making sure you have the tools and know-how to lead your fellow volunteers.
You'll learn...
Back
Growing roots
The learning some people need
Being a Scouts Trustee
What being a Trustee means and how to do a great job
Who does this?
All new Trustees
Why do I need this?
As a Trustee, you're responsible for your Group, District or County. We want to help you understand your responsibilities, and give you practical tools and advice on how to become a great Trustee.
You'll learn...
Back