Skills of leadership (8)
2026-10-22 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
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 (19)
2026-11-06 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.

Assessing Learning for Learning, Activity & Nights Away Assessors (3hrs) - Online course
2026-11-17 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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Residential (16)
2026-11-23 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.
