Essential Information for Adults New to Scouting
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7:KBJÊI F;HIED7B <?B;$ ;ii[dj_Wb?d\ehcWj_ed\eh7Zkbji D[mjeIYekj_d] iYekji$eh]$ka%b[Whd[hih[iekhY[i ;:?JEHÊIDEJ; Although in some parts of the British Isles Scout Counties are known as Areas or Islands – and in one case Bailiwick – for ease of reading this publication simply refers to County/Counties. In Scotland there is no direct equivalent to County or Area. In Scotland, Scouting is organised into Districts and Regions, each with distinct responsibilities. Some ‘County’ functions are the responsibility of Scottish Regions, while others lie with Scottish Districts. The focus of responsibility is outlined in Scottish Variations from POR. The equivalent role to County Training Manager in Scotland is the Assistant Regional Commissioner (Adult Training). For ease of reading this document refers to County Training Manager, except where there is a practical difference between the two roles, in which case this is indicated. The term ‘Training Manager’ is used to refer to those in The Scout Association who are responsible for managing training provision, including: County Training Manager, Local Training Manager, Assistant Regional Commissioner (Adult Training) Scotland and Assistant District Commissioner (Adult Training) Scotland. Again, for ease of reading, all adults taking part in the Training Scheme are referred to as learners. 9EDJH?8KJEHI Rosie Shepherd Louise Fuller Robert Halkyard Claire McAuliffe Peter Rogers 4th Edition Copyright © 2009 The Scout Association, Registered Charity Numbers 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland). 9EDJ;DJI B;JJ;H<HECJ>;9>?;<I9EKJ$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$$$$$$$$$) '$B?IJE<?CFEHJ7DJ9EDJ79JI$$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$$$$$$$$* ($?DJHE:K9J?ED$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$+ )$J>;IJHK9JKH;E<I9EKJ?D=$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$$$$$$$$$, a. Understanding Scouting’s Structure b. Your line manager *$OEKH7FFE?DJC;DJ$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. a. What is adult training? b. Getting Started c. The Wood Badge d. Training Advisers and ongoing support e. Summary +$7DEL;HL?;ME<7:KBJJH7?D?D=$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ '& a. How does the scheme work? b. The stages of adult training c. Learning and validation d. Learning methods e. Recognising prior learning f. The Young Leaders’ Scheme g. Validation h. Validation methods i. External recognition j. Ongoing learning 7ZkbjÊiF[hiedWb<_b[ ' ,$9H;7J?D=OEKHF;HIED7BB;7HD?D=FB7D$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ '+ a. Personal Learning Plan b. Workbook overview c. Creating your plan -$CE:KB;I$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$(& a. Module Matrix b. Module requirements c. Module summaries d. Change of role F;HIED7BB;7HD?D=FB7D$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ '&+ ED=E?D=B;7HD?D=$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ '&- 7FF;D:?N'0EJ>;HKI;<KBH;IEKH9;I$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $'&. Thank you for volunteering your time to Scouting. You have joined the most successful youth movement the world has ever seen, with a rich history and a bright future. Although Scouting was formed over 100 years ago we are as relevant to the young people of the 21st century as we have been to those of the past. As adults in Scouting, whatever our role, we all have the responsibility of helping young people to grow and develop socially, spiritually, intellectually and physically. This unique role we have in young people’s lives is both a challenging and rewarding task. To support you as an adult in Scouting, The Scout Association provides training that builds upon your existing skills, knowledge and experience. The training you will receive is intended to give you additional skills and knowledge to ensure that you can carry out your role to the best of your ability. The Scout Association also seeks to offer development opportunities for adults and training is just one means by which personal development needs can be met. I wish you well with your training and hope that you enjoy being part of the Scout Movement. Bear Grylls Chief Scout J^[IYekj7iieY_Wj_ed =_bm[bbFWha 9^_d]\ehZBedZed;*-EM J0!**&(&.*))-'&& <0!**&(&.*))-'&) ;0 iYekj$WiieY_Wj_ed6iYekj$eh]$ka M0mmm$iYekji$eh]$ka FWjhed0 >CJ^[Gk[[d Fh[i_Z[dj0 >H>J^[:ka[e\A[dj <ekdZ[h0 HeX[hj8WZ[d#Fem[bbEC 9^_[\IYekj0 Bj9Zh>ed8[Wh=hobbiHD H[]_ij[h[Z9^Wh_jodkcX[hi)&,'&';d]bWdZWdZMWb[iWdZI9&).*)-IYejbWdZ '$ B?IJE<?CFEHJ7DJ9EDJ79JI Your Training Manager may have assigned you a Training Adviser to support you throughout the training process. If they have you may find it convenient to note their contact details here: DWc[ UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU 7ZZh[ii UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU J[bde UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU ;cW_b UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU If they have not contacted you in the next two weeks please get in touch with them. If you have any difficulties you can also contact................................................................... (your County Training Manager) directly at: 7ZZh[ii UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU J[bde UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU ;cW_b UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU The Scout Information Centre is also available to help answer any questions you might have about Scouting. You can contact the Scout Information Centre by telephone on 0845 300 1818 or by email, _d\e$Y[djh[6iYekj$eh]$ka * 7ZkbjÊiF[hiedWb<_b[ ($ ?DJHE:K9J?ED M;B9EC;JEJ>;7:KBJÊIF;HIED7B<?B; We hope you will get as much out of Scouting as you put in. Scouting is not only about young people, but also about the development of adults within the Movement. It’s also great fun so we hope you enjoy it. M>7J?IJ>;7?CE<J>?I<?B;5 The aim of the Adult’s Personal File is to introduce you to The Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme and to provide you with some tools and information to help you with your training. It covers all appointments in Scouting and so some sections may be more relevant to your role than others. The file will provide you with an explanation of basic Scouting terminology such as the names of appointments, structures and the training planning process. It will also be your record of the progress that you make. 7ZkbjÊiF[hiedWb<_b[ + )$ J>;IJHK9JKH;E<I9EKJ?D= 7$KD:;HIJ7D:?D=I9EKJ?D=ÊIIJHK9JKH; Scouting is open to all young people aged between six and 25 and takes place in five sections: 8[Wl[hIYekji",#.o[WhiebZ ' 9kXIYekji".#'& %(o[WhiebZ ' IYekji"'& %(#'*o[WhiebZ ;nfbeh[hIYekji"'*#'.o[WhiebZ IYekjD[jmeha"'.#(+o[WhiebZ These sections are part of the wider structure of Scouting. UK Scouting is divided into a number of Scout Counties, each managed by a County Commissioner. Within a County there are a number of Districts, each managed by a District Commissioner, and within each District there are a number of Groups, each managed by a Group Scout Leader. A Group is made up of the youngest sections (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts). The Group will probably have a number and a name, for example 1st Winton. The District supports Explorer Scouts. Each District has a District Explorer Scout Commissioner (DESC) who looks after Explorer Scouts in your District. The County supports the Scout Network. Each County has a County Scout Network Commissioner (CSNC) who looks after the Scout Networks in your County. I9EKJ IYekj 9EKDJO D[jmeh a I9EKJ :?IJH?9J ;nfbeh[h I9EKJ Kd_j =HEKF 8[Wl[h IYekj 9ebedo Jheef 9kX , 7ZkbjÊiF[hiedWb<_b[ FWYa In some parts of the British Isles Scout Counties are known as Areas or Islands (and in one case a Bailiwick). )$ J>;IJHK9JKH;E<I9EKJ?D= Their function is the same and for ease of reading most publications refer only to Counties. In Scotland the structure is slightly different and there is no direct equivalent to a County. Scouting in Scotland is organised into Scottish Regions, Districts and Groups. Some County functions are undertaken by Scottish Regions, whilst others lie with Scottish Districts. The District supports both Explorer Scouts and the Scout Network. Strategic direction is delivered at Regional level. Unless it is otherwise stated most references to Counties in publications also refer to Scottish Regions. 8$OEKHB?D;C7D7=;H To get started in your Scouting role, you will need to agree a role description with your line manager. For most people working with the sections your line manager will be your Group Scout Leader (GSL), DESC or CSNC as appropriate. For others it will usually be a District Commissioner or County Commissioner. Your line manager is responsible for agreeing with you your role description, and then for providing you with the support that you may need to fulfil your role. Write your line manager’s details below: Cob_d[cWdW][h_i0