This is the learning that all new volunteers will need to complete within their first six months.
The only people who don’t need to complete this learning are Presidents, Vice Presidents, Non-Member – Needs Disclosure, Retired Members and Designated Carers.
For new volunteers, this learning will need to be completed within the first 30 days of joining.
For existing volunteers, this learning will be automatically signed off if you’ve already completed our current Safety and Safeguarding modules within the last three years.
This learning is about how we keep our young people and each other safe.
It includes:
For existing volunteers, this learning will be automatically signed off if you’ve completed Module 7 – Scouting for All
We still recommend everybody completes this learning once it’s available so that we can help ensure everyone feels welcome at Scouts.
This learning is about how we make Scouts a welcoming space for everybody.
It includes:
For existing volunteers, this learning will be automatically signed off if you’ve already completed our current GDPR module.
This learning is about how we take care of people’s personal data. It includes:
For existing volunteers, this learning will be automatically signed off if you’ve already completed the current Essential Information (Module 1).
This is an introduction to what Scouts is and how we help young people develop skills for life. It includes:
This learning will need to be completed by all new Section Team members. For existing volunteers, this learning will be automatically signed off if you’ve already completed and validated the following current Modules:
What you’ll learn
This will help our Section Teams to understand how to plan and deliver a safe, balanced and high quality programme for young people in Scouts. It includes:
This learning will need to be completed by all new Team Leaders and Lead Volunteers, except for Team Leaders of Section Teams and Sub-teams.
For existing volunteers, this learning will be automatically signed off if you’ve already achieved your Manager & Supporter Wood Badge.
This content is still being developed.
This learning will need to be completed by all new Trustees.
For existing volunteers, this learning will be automatically signed off if you’ve already completed our current Trustee Introduction module.
This content is still being developed.
First Response
Although not technically a part of Growing Roots learning, First Response must be completed by some people within 12 months of starting a role. Note: Some volunteers will have different timescales if they’re in other roles before they move over to the new digital system
This learning will need to be completed by all Section Team volunteers, Group Lead Volunteers, and 14-24 Team Leaders. It must be renewed every three years.
This is First Aid training at Scouts. It includes:
The First Response content and delivery methods will not change with the introduction of Growing Roots. You can find out more about First Response on the First Aid Training pages
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