Adult volunteers are at the heart of Scouting, and we hope that you will get every bit as much out of it as you put in. Scouting is not only about young people, but also about the development of adults within the Movement.
Below is a list of the training you have to complete depending on your role you are taking. If you are unsure of your role please speak to your scouting line manager or one of our local tanning mangers listed below.
While section helper do not have to do any formal Scout Training we recommend there line manager goes over the yellow card with them
Training Team
You can contact the training team by emailing [email protected]
Wes Sloane
Manager and Supporters
Part 1: Getting Started (eLearning Courses)
Module 1 – Essential Information (45mins)
Essential Information is a mandatory module for nearly all adults in Scouting. It provides the basic information required for individuals getting started in adult roles in Scouting, vital to ensuring that all young people can enjoy safe Scouting.
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Module 4 – Tools for the Role – Managers and Supporters (30mins)
Tools for the Role (Managers and Supporters) is a mandatory module for Group Scout Leaders, Commissioners and ASU Managers . It covers the basic information on the individual’s role or area of responsibility and some practical help to get the individual started in the role.
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
GDPR Training (35mins)
GDPR Training is a mandatory module for all appointments. It covers the basic information that individual’s need to know in relation to the General Data Protection Regulations, what this means for their role and for Scouting and how to effectively align with it. Topics covered:
- Personal Data
- Individuals’ rights
- Consent
- Accountability & Governance
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Safety Training (45mins)
The safety of all our members is of paramount importance, it is essential that we provide up-to-date training so volunteers understand our safety protocols.
It is a requirement for all adults in Scouting to renew their safety training at least every three years
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Safeguarding Training (45mins)
The issues facing adult volunteers in keeping young people safe are changing all the time and it is essential that we provide up-to-date training.
It is a requirement for all adults in Scouting to renew their ‘approved safeguarding training’ at least every three years
(Required by all roles including Trustee Board members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your Area Training Manager above.
Part 2: Manager and Supporter (Trainer Led Courses)
Skills courses are being managed as a North West Region training provision. It is possible to attend any of the courses being run by the North West Region, although Cheshire and Merseyside Counties are operating as one ‘cluster’ and are running the following training courses Click on the below link to view the Merseyside dates:
- Skills of Management (Two Day Course)
- Achieving Growth (One Day Course)
- Meeting the Challenges (One Day Course)
Part 3: First Response (Trainer Led Courses)
In addition, it is a requirement for all Manager and Supporters to hold a valid First Response certificate. Districts are normally responsible for delivering this training to view our upcoming courses in St Helens pleas click on the link below
Optional: Nights Away (Module 38)
This training supports you to develop the skills necessary to lead the organisation of residential experiences. This training is run by Merseyside scouts Click on the below link to find out the next dates
Section Assistants
Module 1 – Essential Information (45mins)
Essential Information is a mandatory module for nearly all adults in Scouting. It provides the basic information required for individuals getting started in adult roles in Scouting, vital to ensuring that all young people can enjoy safe Scouting.
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Module 4 – Tools for the Role – Section Assistants (30mins)
Tools for the Role (Section Assistants) is a mandatory module for Group Scout Leaders, Commissioners and ASU Managers . It covers the basic information on the individual’s role or area of responsibility and some practical help to get the individual started in the role.
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Safety Training (45mins)
The safety of all our members is of paramount importance, it is essential that we provide up-to-date training so volunteers understand our safety protocols.
It is a requirement for all adults in Scouting to renew their safety training at least every three years
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Safeguarding Training (45mins)
The issues facing adult volunteers in keeping young people safe are changing all the time and it is essential that we provide up-to-date training.
It is a requirement for all adults in Scouting to renew their ‘approved safeguarding training’ at least every three years
(Required by all roles including Trustee Board members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your Area Training Manager above.
GDPR Training (35mins)
GDPR Training is a mandatory module for all appointments. It covers the basic information that individual’s need to know in relation to the General Data Protection Regulations, what this means for their role and for Scouting and how to effectively align with it. Topics covered:
- Personal Data
- Individuals’ rights
- Consent
- Accountability & Governance
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders
Part 1: Getting Started (eLearning Courses)
Module 1 – Essential Information (45mins)
Essential Information is a mandatory module for nearly all adults in Scouting. It provides the basic information required for individuals getting started in adult roles in Scouting, vital to ensuring that all young people can enjoy safe Scouting.
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Safety Training (45mins)
The safety of all our members is of paramount importance, it is essential that we provide up-to-date training so volunteers understand our safety protocols.
It is a requirement for all adults in Scouting to renew their safety training at least every three years
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Safeguarding Training (45mins)
The issues facing adult volunteers in keeping young people safe are changing all the time and it is essential that we provide up-to-date training.
It is a requirement for all adults in Scouting to renew their ‘approved safeguarding training’ at least every three years
(Required by all roles including Trustee Board members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your Area Training Manager above.
GDPR Training (35mins)
GDPR Training is a mandatory module for all appointments. It covers the basic information that individual’s need to know in relation to the General Data Protection Regulations, what this means for their role and for Scouting and how to effectively align with it. Topics covered:
- Personal Data
- Individuals’ rights
- Consent
- Accountability & Governance
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Module 4 – Tools for the Role – Section Assistants (30mins)
Tools for the Role (Section Assistants) is a mandatory module for Group Scout Leaders, Commissioners and ASU Managers . It covers the basic information on the individual’s role or area of responsibility and some practical help to get the individual started in the role.
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Part 2: Getting Going (Trainer-Led Courses)
If you’re a Section/Assistant Leader, having completed the above Getting Started eLearning training, you then progress to attending the below trainer-led courses, all of which need to be completed.
Below is a list of the courses we run by Merseyside Scouts you can visit the County Diary, then search for the course name to find the upcoming course dates:
- Session A: All Appointments (Modules 5.11.12a)
- Session B: Programme Planning (Module 12b)
- Session C: Adventure (Module 17)
- Session D: Residential Experiences (Module 16)
- Session E: Working with Young People (Modules 7.14.15)
- Session F: Working with Adults (Modules 8.9.13)
- International (Module 19)
Part 3: First Response (Trainer Led Courses)
In addition, it is a requirement for all Manager and Supporters to hold a valid First Response certificate. Districts are normally responsible for delivering this training to view our upcoming courses in St Helens pleas click on the link below
Optional: Nights Away (Module 38)
This training supports you to develop the skills necessary to lead the organisation of residential experiences. This training is run by Merseyside scouts Click on the below link to find out the next dates
Trustee Board Members
Module 1 – Essential Information (45mins)
Essential Information is a mandatory module for nearly all adults in Scouting. It provides the basic information required for individuals getting started in adult roles in Scouting, vital to ensuring that all young people can enjoy safe Scouting.
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Trustee Introduction (30mins)
The aim of this module is to provide the Charity or managing Trustees with information on their legal responsibilities and current regulations. You only need to complete this module if you have a role as a Trustee Board member.
(Required everyone who has a role on a Trustee Board including leaders)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your Area Training Manager above.
GDPR Training (35mins)
GDPR Training is a mandatory module for all appointments. It covers the basic information that individual’s need to know in relation to the General Data Protection Regulations, what this means for their role and for Scouting and how to effectively align with it. Topics covered:
- Personal Data
- Individuals’ rights
- Consent
- Accountability & Governance
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Safety Training (45mins)
The safety of all our members is of paramount importance, it is essential that we provide up-to-date training so volunteers understand our safety protocols.
It is a requirement for all adults in Scouting to renew their safety training at least every three years
(Required by all roles including exec members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your AreaTraining Manager above.
Safeguarding Training (45mins)
The issues facing adult volunteers in keeping young people safe are changing all the time and it is essential that we provide up-to-date training.
It is a requirement for all adults in Scouting to renew their ‘approved safeguarding training’ at least every three years
(Required by all roles including Trustee Board members)
Don’t forget to screenshot or save your certificate as a PDF and send it to your Area Training Manager above.
Yellow Card
Young people first: safeguarding and safety in Scouting
Reporting a concern
If a young person is at immediate risk of significant harm call 999 and request Police. Inform your Group Scout Leader or District Commissioner once you have done this.
If you’re in any doubt about what to do, contact the Scout Information Centre.
Phone: 0345 300 1818
Email: [email protected]
