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Data protection in Scouts

Who we are & what we do

The learning some people need

Branching out

Leading Scout volunteers

The learning everyone needs

Growing roots

Delivering a great programme

First Response

Creating inclusion

Safeguarding

Additional Learning

Safety

Being a Scouts Trustee

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Growing roots

Branching out

People skills

Working with young people

Growing the movement

Project and event management

Adventurous activities

Practical Scout skills

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Branching out

Working with young people

Promoting positive behaviour

How to be youth led

Intimate and personal care

Working with Squirrels

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Data protection in Scouts

When?

How?

You'll see all your learning online and you'll only see what's relevant to you.

Who we are & what we do

The learning some people need

Back

Safeguarding

Growing roots

Creating inclusion

The learning everyone needs

During your first 30 days

Safety

During your first 6 months

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Data protection in Scouts

When?

How?

You'll see all your learning online and you'll only see what's relevant to you.

The learning some people need

The learning everyone needs

Creating inclusion

Leading Scout volunteers

Safety

Growing roots

Delivering a great programme

Being a Scouts Trustee

During your first 6 months

Additional Learning

Who we are & what we do

Safeguarding

Back

You'll see all your learning online and you'll only see what's relevant to you.

Data protection in Scouts

The learning some people need

The learning everyone needs

Creating inclusion

Growing roots

Leading Scout volunteers

First Response

When?

Delivering a great programme

How?

During your first year

Safety

Who we are & what we do

Being a Scouts Trustee

Safeguarding

Additional Learning

Back

Growing roots

The learning everyone needs

Who does this?

All new volunteers

Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, non-members, supporters, retired members, designated carers

You'll learn...

• How to challenge assumptions
• Practical ways to be more inclusive in everything we do
• How to respond when people need reasonable adjustments
• How to challenge discrimination

Creating inclusion

How we make Scouts a welcoming space for everybody

Why do I need this?

At Scouts, we're open to all and it’s important we make sure everyone feels welcome. We need all our volunteers’ help to do this, so we want to make sure you have the tools and know-how to help everyone feel accepted and included at Scouts.

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Data protection in Scouts

How we take care of people's personal data

Growing roots

The learning everyone needs

Who does this?

All new volunteers

Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, non-members, supporters, retired members, designated carers

Why do I need this?

At Scouts, we’re trusted with the personal data of our young people and volunteers. We need to take that responsibility very seriously. We need all our volunteers’ help to do this, 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

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Who we are & what we do

Who does this?

All new volunteers

Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, non-members, supporters, retired members, designated carers

Growing roots

Why do I need this?

At Scouts, we work together towards a shared goal, which is to help young people develop skills for life. We need all our volunteers’ help to do this, so we want to make sure you understand how Scouts works and what support is available to you.

The learning everyone needs

You'll learn...

• Our purpose, Promise and values at Scouts
• What support is available to you
• How our different teams work together
• How Scouts create impact

What Scouts is and how we help young people gain skills for life

Safety

How we keep our young people and each other safe

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Who does this?

All new volunteers

Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, non-members, supporters, retired members, designated carers

Why do I need this?

At Scouts, doing things safely is fundamental to everything we do. Wherever we go, we’re serious about keeping our young people safe. Everyone in Scouts needs to have the tools and know-how to keep our young people safe.

Growing roots

You'll learn...

The learning everyone needs

• What our safety policy is and why it’s important
• What your responsibilities are in terms of Safety
• How to assess and manage risks.
• How to manage and report incidents.

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Who does this?

All new volunteers

Exceptions: Presidents, vice presidents, non-members, supporters, retired members, designated carers

Why do I need this?

Growing roots

At Scouts, we know young people thrive in secure surroundings, whether they’re at home or away. Wherever we go, we’re serious about keeping our young people safe. Everyone in Scouts needs to have the tools and know-how to keep our young people safe.

You'll learn...

The learning everyone needs

Safeguarding

• What safeguarding is and why it’s important
• How to recognise Safeguarding concerns
• How to respond to and report Safeguarding concerns
• How to Safeguard Adults at Risk

How we safeguard our young people and each other

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Who does this?

All new Section Team volunteers

Why do I need this?

You’ll be working directly with our young people, helping them develop skills for life. We want to make sure you have the tools and know-how to deliver our amazing programme and be properly youth led.

You'll learn...

Delivering a great programme

How to deliver a safe and adventurous programme to young people

• What the Scout Method is and how we create impact
• How to involve young people and be youth shaped
• How to promote positive behaviour when working with young people
• How to plan and run safe and exciting programmes, so young people can achieve their top awards
• How to work with the parents and carers of our young people

Group Lead Volunteers and 14-24 Team Leaders must also do First Response.

First Response

Growing roots

The learning some people needs

Back to the tree

Who does this?

All Section Team volunteers, Group Lead Volunteers, and 14-24 Team Leaders.

Why do I need this?

The safety of our young people is a priority for us all at Scouts. This training ensures that all young people always have direct access to a leader that knows how help them in an emergency.

You'll learn about...

First Response

First Aid at Scouts

• Managing a first aid incident
• Offering emergency life support such as CPR
• Helping in situations where a person is unconscious
• Dealing with common scouting injuries including bleeding, sprains and head injuries
• A basic understanding of some of the major illnesses: asthma, stoke, diabetes, and so on

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How do you do it?

Face to face: with a trainer and it can be one single session or two shorter sessionsOnline: a number of short online trainer led sessions and a face to face practical sessionBlended: A combination of e-learning, a short online trainer led session and a face to face practical session

How often do you do it?

It must be renewed every three years.

When do you do it?

First Response learning must be completed within 12 months of starting a role.Note: Some volunteers may have different timescales, if they were in certain roles before early 2024.

First Response

First Aid at Scouts

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How do you do it?

Face to face: with a trainer and it can be one single session or two shorter sessionsOnline: a number of short online trainer led sessions and a face to face practical sessionBlended: A combination of e-learning, a short online trainer led session and a face to face practical session

First Response

First Aid at Scouts

How often do you do it?

It must be renewed every three years.

When do you do it?

First Response learning must be completed within 12 months of starting a role.Note: Some volunteers may have different timescales, if they were in certain roles before early 2024.

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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

You'll learn...

Exceptions: Team Leaders of Section Teams and sub-team leaders

Why do I need this?

At Scouts, we aim to provide great leadership. We want to be great role models to our young people. So, we want to make sure you have the tools and know-how to lead your fellow volunteers in Scouts.

• How to adapt your leadership style
• How the Scouts approach t Teams works
• How to welcome new volunteers
• How to run good reviews with volunteers, and how to recognise them for their work
• How to have constructive conversations
• How to carry out your responsibilities for permit approvals, activity approvals, and suspensions
• How to lead on inclusive growth

Growing roots

The learning some people needs

Group Lead Volunteers and 14-24 Team Leaders must also do First Response.

First Response

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Being a Trustee in Scouts

You'll learn...

Why do I need this?

As a Trustee, you might be responsible for a Group, District or County/Area/Region. You’ll need to know what your responsibilities are, and we’ll give you the practical tools and advice on how to be a great Trustee.

Who does this?

All new Trustees

What being a Trustee means and how to do a great job

• What a Trustee is and what responsibilities you have
• Where to find resources and support for approaching your responsibilities
• How to manage premises
• How to manage risks as a Trustee

Growing roots

The learning some people needs

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Growing roots

The learning some people need

Being a Trustee in Scouts

You'll learn...

Why do I need this?

As a Trustee, you might be responsible for a Group, District or County/Area/Region. You’ll need to know what your responsibilities are, and we’ll give you the practical tools and advice on how to be a great Trustee.

Who does this?

All new Trustees

What being a Trustee means and how to do a great job

• What a Trustee is and what responsibilities you have
• Where to find resources and support for approaching your responsibilities
• How to manage premises
• How to manage risks as a Trustee