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Adult support

Adult Support

The Scout Association's Adult Training Scheme is based around showing competence in role appropriate modules.

Volunteer Development Support

Learning 

The Scout Association have introduced a new digital system. Part of that incorporates the new Learning system. The links below will take you directly to the specific learning module.

You will be asked to log on and, once done, you can then access the learning

Growing Roots – Learning that Everyone will need to complete within the first thirty days

Growing Roots – Learning that Everyone will need to complete within the first six months

Growing Roots – Learning that some volunteers will need to complete within the first six months

  • Delivering a Great Programme – Section Team Leaders / Section Team Members – e-Learning Link
  • Leading Scout Volunteers – Team Leaders / Lead Volunteer – e-Learning Link
  • Being a Trustee in Scouts – Trustees – e-Learning Link

Growing Roots – Learning that some volunteers will need to complete within the first twelve months

First Response – Section Team Leaders / Section Team Members / Group Lead Volunteers and 14-24 Team Leaders

Module 25 Assessing Learning [Learning Assessor]

This module is for those who are considering becoming a Learning Assessor, places are available by invitation only. If you are interested, please discuss your interest with you Volunteering Development Team Leader for your district.

Welcome Conversation Learning

If you wish to be accredited to help out with Welcome conversations, this learning is required – eLearning Link

Additional Costs

Leaders in Cheshire are eligible to attend the courses free of charge. However once booked your place is reserved and “freezes out” other volunteers who might wish to attend the learning for the modules. Therefore, if you need to cancel your reserved place you must give at least 10 days notice and we reserve the right to charge you for none attendance. Please bear in mind that venues, resources and catering may have already been committed.

Notes

If you wish to attend the Residential Experience course in September, then you need to make sure you are available for the preparation session and the whole weekend

These courses are very popular therefore only reserve a place if you are sure you can commit to the full course length and are prepared to attend all the sessions

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