South West Region Scouts Training

Module 16 - Intro to Residential experiences
2024-03-15 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London)
This online workshop will enable section leaders and those who may support residential experiences for young people, as part of their role in Scouting, to understand the role that residential experiences play in Scouting.

The topics covered include:

Preparing for a residential experience

Identifying skills

Permits and specifics

Bookings close on 13th March

Module 12A - Delivering the quality programme
2024-04-16 19:00 - 21:15
This module is aimed at leaders, supporters and managers in Scouting. It aims to provide them with the skills and knowledge about programme that they need to be effective in their role.

The course will cover the key elements of a programme, what is meant by quality programme, what a quality programme looks like and the importance of youth shaped Scouting in planning and reviewing the programme.

The aim is to aid course participants in implementing the programme or supporting those who do.

In this interactive online classroom we will explore:

the key elements of the programme for each section and the importance of a quality programme for young people

the importance of reviewing the youth programme in order to enhance it

the Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme and how participants can benefit from and support it in their role in Scouting

the importance of Youth Shaped Scouting and tools for ensuring the relevant involvement of young people in Scouting

Bookings close on 13th April

Module 7 – Scouting For All
2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:30
This online workshop will help give an introduction and practical advice about how to make Scouts more inclusive.

Topics covered:

Key ideas and language concepts and terminology.

Legal framework for equality, diversity and inclusion.

Inclusion topics.

Example of a good inclusive Scout Programme.

Where to find information to help participants provide Scouting for all.

Bookings close on 15th April

Module 7 – Scouting For All
2024-07-01 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 21:30
This online workshop will help give an introduction and practical advice about how to make Scouts more inclusive.

Topics covered:

Key ideas and language concepts and terminology.

Legal framework for equality, diversity and inclusion.

Inclusion topics.

Example of a good inclusive Scout Programme.

Where to find information to help participants provide Scouting for all.

Module 12A - Delivering the quality programme
2024-07-05 19:00 - 21:30
This module is aimed at leaders, supporters and managers in Scouting. It aims to provide them with the skills and knowledge about programme that they need to be effective in their role.

The course will cover the key elements of a programme, what is meant by quality programme, what a quality programme looks like and the importance of youth shaped Scouting in planning and reviewing the programme.

The aim is to aid course participants in implementing the programme or supporting those who do.

In this interactive online classroom we will explore:

the key elements of the programme for each section and the importance of a quality programme for young people

the importance of reviewing the youth programme in order to enhance it

the Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme and how participants can benefit from and support it in their role in Scouting

the importance of Youth Shaped Scouting and tools for ensuring the relevant involvement of young people in Scouting

Assessing Learning for Training Advisors (2 x 2hrs)
2024-07-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Your home – This will be an online event.
This module is aimed at those who assess the knowledge and skills of others within Scouting and ensure that all adults in Scouting are able to deliver Scouting to he standard expected.

For that reason, we would like to start by thanking you for showing an interest in assessing and supporting the learning of others.

To complete this course, you must attend both sessions:

8th July: 7:30pm – 9:30pm AND9th July: 7:30pm – 9:30pm

This course will run via Zoom.

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Module 12B - Programme planning
2024-07-22 19:00 - 21:30
This module is aimed at volunteers who support developing and delivering programmes for our young people. It aims to provide them with the skills and knowledge to develop ideas and high quality programmes.

The course will cover the key elements of a programme, what is meant by quality programme, what a quality programme looks like and the importance of youth shaped Scouting in planning and reviewing the programme.

The aim is to aid course participants in implementing the programme or supporting those who do.

In this interactive online classroom we will explore:

How to create an exciting and relevant programme

How to generate programme ideas

How to review a programme to enhance it

Module 17 - Running safe activities
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:30
This online and interactive session is for Section Leaders and Section Supporters in Scouting. It helps them recognise the importance of both indoor and outdoor activities as part of a balanced programme. It also provides them with the skills they need to plan and implement exciting, safe and developmental activities for the young people in their section.

Topics covered:

Introduction to Running safe activities

Your role in planning and delivering safe activities

Your role in accident and emergency procedures and promoting a culture of safety

Skills of Management (2 days)
2024-09-14 09:30 - 2024-09-15 16:00 | Cranham Scout Centre, Cranham, Gloucestershire, GL4 8HP, United Kingdom
This skills course aims to provide Managers and Supporters with the skills they need in order to carry out their role effectively and support others in doing the same.

You can find out more about the course objectives here.

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All meals will be provided as will overnight accommodation.

Full joining instructions will be sent out nearer the course start date.

Meals included Saturday lunch and evening meal (if staying over, Sunday breakfast and lunch. Refreshments will be available on both days/

The fee for this course is £60, your Scout County (if not Gloucestershire) will be invoiced following the course; please inform your County Training Manager you will be attending.

Read more about costs and cancellation here

For more information contact ctm@gloucestershire-scouts.org.uk

Information will be kept in accordance with GDPR.

Achieving Growth (1 day)
2024-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Exeter District Scouts – Little Silver, Activity & Training Centre, Little Silver, Ashton Road, Marsh Barton, Devon, EX2 8LN
By the end of the course, participants will be able to
produce and implement an effective development plan to identify and promote
growth in local Scouting.

You can find out more about the course objectives here.

This ticket is free to the user.

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Achieving Growth (1 day)
2025-01-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Wiltshire Scout Centre, Potterne, Potterne Wick, Wiltshire, SN10 5QT, United Kingdom
By the end of the course, participants will be able to
produce and implement an effective development plan to identify and promote
growth in local Scouting.

You can find out more about the course objectives here.

You will need to bring a packed lunch for both days, overnight accommodation and food is available if needed. Please contact: kelvin.king@wiltshirescouts.org.uk

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Meeting The Challenges (1 day) for Managers and Supporters
2025-01-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Wiltshire Scout Centre, Potterne, Potterne Wick, Wiltshire, SN10 5QT, United Kingdom
This course will help you become an even better Manager in
Scouting.

You can find out more about the course objectives here.

You will need to bring a packed lunch for both days, overnight accommodation and food is available if needed. Please contact: kelvin.king@wiltshirescouts.org.uk

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Residential (Module 16)
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-09-29 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:30
This online workshop will enable section leaders and those who may support residential experiences for young people, as part of their role in Scouting, to understand the role that residential experiences play in Scouting.

Who is Introduction to Residential Experiences for?Introduction to Residential Experiences is for volunteers who may organise or support residential experiences for young people as part of their role in Scouting. It is intended to provide an introduction to residential experiences.

By attending this course you will be able to:

Explain the role that residential experiences have in the development of young people in Scouting.

Describe the organisation and administration of residential experiences.

Identify the skills required within a team running a residential experience.

Describe the Nights Away Permit scheme, including where to locate support and further information whilst planning a residential experience.

The validation of this module is based on your ability to meet the criteria. This means the adult will need to demonstrate an understanding of the role of residential experiences in Scouting.

If you obtain your Nights Away Permit, this will also satisfy the requirements.

Working with adults (Module 9)
2025-07-03 19:00 - 22:00
Who is Working with Adults for?Working with Adults is aimed at Section Team Leads and Section Team members in Scouts. It aims to provide them with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with other adults and understand how teams work, including the different roles people play and how different personality types impact on teams.

By the end of this module you should be able to:– Communicate effectively with other adults by:– Selecting appropriate communication methods– Identifying features of non–verbal communication– Planning communications– Demonstrating effective listening skills– Describe the different roles that individual’s fulfil in teams– Describe the typical stages of team development– Identify different personality types that individual’s portray– Identify their own preferred team role and typical personality type– Describe 5 approaches to resolving conflict with other adults

Skills of leadership (Module 8)
2025-07-22 19:00 - 22:00
Who is Skills of Leadership for?Skills of Leadership is aimed at all Team Leaders and Team Members in Scouts. It aims to provide them with the knowledge and skills to demonstrate leadership in the context of Scout Teams where leadership of a team may change according to the task and be dynamic, be able to plan systematically, lead effectively by demonstrating a range of leadership styles and understand how different leadership styles impact on learning. It also provides optional learning on the key leadership skills of delegation and motivation.

By the end of this module you should be able to:

Define what it means to “lead”

Describe and apply a model of systematic planning

Analyse and enact the functions of a leader in terms of: a. Identifying tasks to be done b. Actions to assist the team to work effectively c. Meeting the needs of individuals within the team d. Identify and apply a range of leadership styles e. Identify their own predominant style of leadership f. Apply different leadership styles in different situations

Note: this course will not cover all of this content in full detail (is 5.5 hours of learning)

International (Module 19)
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:30
Who is international for?International provides Scout Volunteers with the information and methods they need to plan and run international activities as part of their programmes. It also encourages active participation ininternational activities across the age ranges. It does not however cover leading or supporting international trips and nights away.

By the end of this module you should be able to:

List the benefits of international activities for young people.ll of this content in full detail (is 5.5 hours of learning)

Explain the worldwide nature of Scouting and the role of the World Membership Badge.

Outline the major international Scouting events and activities and explain how young people can become involved in them.

Detail how international aspects feature in the Programme.

Suggest ways of obtaining resources, ideas and material to support the international aspects of their section’s programme.

Suggest ways to include/emphasise the importance of including international aspects (including visits and expeditions as appropriate) as an integral part of their section’s programming.

Growing the section(Module 13)
2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:30
Who is Growing the Section for?This module is for volunteers who wish to gain information and practical advice on how to grow the section in their area of responsibility

By the end of this module you should be able to:

Value the importance of growth within scouting.

Identify tools and support available to help sections and/or groups develop and grow.

Understand the reasons why young people and adults join scouting.

Describe effective ways to recruit and retain young people.

Describe effective ways to recruit and retain adults

Practical skills (Module 18)
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00
Who is Practical Skills for?This module (number 18) is for Section team leaders and members and anyone wishing to train, coach or otherwise help young people and adults develop practical skills. It requires participants to gain or develop at least two new practical skills of their own.

By the end of this module you should be able to:

Develop their personal ability in any two practical skills that may be used in the programme offered to young people.

Use at least one of the skills developed for objective one in the programme offered to young people ensuring safety policies are adhered to and a risk assessment is in place for the activity. Also that approval has been granted by the Lead Volunteer for that activity to take place.

Describe effective methods of learning for adults and young people.

Select appropriate delivery techniques to meet different learning needs.

Demonstrate how a young person is effectively trained and developed in a practical skill.

Note: Although objectives one and two are not covered by this material in depth, they are included as part of the validation for this module.

Assessing Learning for Learning, Activity & Nights Away Assessors (3hrs) - Online course
2026-01-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-18 19:00 - 22:00
The course achieves these objectives:

As a result of taking part in this course, attendees will be able to

Describe the Scouts volunteer learning / Nights Away Permit Scheme / Adventurous Activity Scheme and how they operate.

Explain their own and others’ roles within the scheme.

Identify the learning or development needs of the people they support and/or assess.

Undertake appropriate assessments/ accreditations/validations.

Provide constructive feedback on positive areas and areas to develop.

Explain how they can demonstrate the values and methods of The Scouts in their role.

Plan to meet their own subject knowledge needs.

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Working with adults (9)
2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:45

Skills of leadership (8)
2026-01-26 19:00 - 22:00

International (19)
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:30

Growing the section (13)
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:30

Residential (16)
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:30
