Once you have completed the appointment process and your role becomes provisional you have five months to complete the Getting Started training.
Getting Started is made up of six modules which must be completed before the adult can be fully appointed. There is a seventh module for Executive Committee members / trustees.
Getting Started needs to be completed within five months of the role start date, as recorded on Compass. These modules are:
This module consists of creating a plan to meet the training requirements of your role, taking into account existing knowledge and skills. This must be completed within five months of gaining the provisional appointment and reviewed at least every six months up until completion of the Wood Badge.
You should discuss and agree your Personal Learning Plan with your Training Adviser. The discussion should involve:
- Agreeing which modules you need to complete
- Identifying whether you need to do any learning to be able to complete each module; if you do, agree which method you will use
- Identifying whether you have any prior learning that you can apply to your Scouting role
- Determining whether you wish to work towards the external award option
- Identifying the validation methods for the first modules
- Agreeing a timescale for all the above
In a single meeting you should not aim to agree a learning method, validation and timescale for every module. You should try to prioritise the modules and create a plan for those that you are going to work on in the next six to twelve months. It may be that at the first meeting you just agree the learning and validation methods for the Getting Started modules, which need to be completed within the first five months.
The Adult’s Personal File contains a workbook which you can use either by yourselves or alongside your Training Adviser to assist with the process of putting together their Personal Learning Plan.
This module provides the basic information that all adults in Scouting need to know. It covers the movement’s history, the Fundamentals of Scouting, key policies, the structure of The Scouts and support available to adults in Scouting.
It is important that you complete this training as early as possible. The module has been redesigned as online independent learning which includes built-in assessment and the generation of a certificate that can be used for validation.
This module provides the information that all adults in Scouting need to know to keep young people and adults safe. It covers the Safety Policy, how to assess and manage risk, role of leader in charge, emergency, incident and near miss procedures and how to access safety resources and guidance for the safe management of activities.
It is important that you complete this training as early as possible. The module has been redesigned as online independent learning which includes built-in assessment and the generation of a certificate that can be used for validation.
This training needs to be renewed every three years.
This module provides the information that all adults in Scouting need to know to keep young people and adults safe. It covers the Safeguarding Policy, the Young People First Safeguarding Card Code of Practice (Yellow Card), how to recognise abuse, concerns and how to make Scouts safe.
It is important that you complete this training as early as possible. The module has been redesigned as online independent learning which includes built-in assessment and the generation of a certificate that can be used for validation.
This training needs to be renewed every three years.
There are two Tools for the Role modules. The learner completes either the version for Section Leaders or for Managers and Supporters, depending on their role.
Tools for the Role: Section Leaders (03)
This contains some basic information about the role, key features of the section, how to deliver suitable activities and how to promote positive behaviour.
Tools for the Role: Managers and Supporters (04)
The module covers the basic information about the role, roles and responsibilities of those managed and/or supported by the learners. It also covers areas of leadership and management, managing time and personal skills.
This 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
This module provides Trustees with information on their legal responsibilities and current regulations. It covers the Executive Committee and trusteeship in Scouts, key policies and the roles and responsibilities of being a trustee in Scouts.
This module is only required of those who are Executive Committee members. This includes those who are ex-offico members – Group Scout Leaders, District and County Commissioners for example.
It is also required by Section Leaders who opt into a Trustee role.
It is important that you complete this training as early as possible. The module has been redesigned as online independent learning which includes built-in assessment and the generation of a certificate that can be used for validation.
These modules may be completed in any order. In order to ensure you can complete Getting Started within the required timescale (five months) the modules are available as online learning.
Once you have completed Getting Started you may wear the Gilwell woggle. Non-uniformed adults may wear the Getting Started pin. Both are available to purchase from Scout Stores.
Validation
Remember to send in your external or online completion certificates into the County Administrator to validate your competition and for your Compass record to be updated.
Online training
More information, including the links to the online Getting Started training, can be found on the Scouts website.
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