Adult Support
The Adult Training Scheme is based around a number of key principles:
- Training based on the needs expressed by those involved across the movement.
- Learning based on a modular system with adults completing only those modules relevant to their role.
- Accessibility regardless of geography, education, personal circumstance or special needs.
- Recognition of prior learning, experience and knowledge.
- Opportunities for adults across the movement to interact.
- The combination of familiar Scout training methods, such as group work, with new training methods such as e-learning.
- A national scheme, which is recognised by all Counties/Areas.
- External recognition of Scout training.
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Provisional Appointments:
The first stage of the scheme begins after the recruitment of an adult. The individual must agree a job description with their Group Scout Leader or Commissioner which will state who they will be working with, what they are required to do, how long for and where support is available to them. They will then begin a locally agreed induction programme. Individuals will also be required to complete Form AA and for those new or returning to the movement, Form RF and the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) form. Once theCRB form has been received the District Appointments sub-committee Secretary will inform the Local Training Manager that the adult must begin the Adult Training Scheme and a Provisional Appointment will be made.
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Getting Started:
Following the issue of a Provisional Appointment, adults can begin the 'Getting Started' section of the programme which is made up of the four areas that are required before the presentation of a Warrant:
- Module 1, Essential Information
- Module 3 or 4,Tools for the Job
- The Appointment Process
- A Personal Learning Plan
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Personal Learning Plan:
Each adult should have a Personal Learning Plan which provides an agreed record of planned learning for a specified role. Adults will complete their Personal Learning Plan using the Adult's Personal File and through discussion with their Training Adviser who will provide them with guidance through their training. The plan will identify the modules relevant to their role and will establish those where training is required as well as those where existing skills and knowledge meet the requirements.
The Plan should include:
- Which modules training is required for.
- Which method of learning is to be used.
- How each module will be validated.
- Target timescales.
- The date of the next review meeting.
Once CRB checks have been returned satisfactorily and an adult has completed the 'Getting Started' stage, an appointment card can be presented and they can begin working towards the goals set in their Personal Learning Plan.
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Validation:
Validation is the means by which an individual's ability to use a skill in practice is confirmed. All modules required for a particular Appointment must be validated regardless of whether the skills have been gained by previous experience or by planned learning. Each module has a fixed requirement and there are usually a number of validation methods for participants to select from.
Validation methods should:
- be appropriate for those that have or have not attended training.
- involve people doing their job in Scouting and not be an extra task.
- demonstrate that some (but not necessarily all) of the module objectives have been met.
- seek to improve the quality and/or quantity of Scouting.
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Training Courses:
- We offer a programme of 'Residential Weekends'. For full information of dates, venue and director please download our pdf.
- If you are interested in any of our courses then please download our 'Training Course Application Form'.
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