Getting Started @Home
Don’t worry, you can still do your Getting Started Training, even if you are stuck at home (or work)!
Below are links to the Online Training units you need to do for Getting Started, plus links to helpful resources to help you in your Scouting.
If you do not have a copy of the Yellow Card (Young People First), please email darren.phillips@lonsdalescouts.org.uk with your postal address, and we will get one to you as soon as we can.
Thanks
Darren Phillips
Local Training Manager
Module 1: Essential Information
Topics covered:
• the Fundamentals of Scouting
• structure and Support
• safety in Scouting
• safeguarding- child protection
• safeguarding- anti-bullying
Complete the online learning at https://members.scouts.org.uk/training_module/essential_info_16102014/
When you have finished, screenshot, photograph or print and copy the certificate and forward it to training@lonsdalescouts.org.uk.
Since this module includes your introductory Safety and Safeguarding, please don’t wait to finish off all of the other modules before sending your certificate to us. Please send it straight away. Thank you.
You also need to complete this Associated Reading
Our Fundamentals explained in detail for trainers FS140099
Safe Scouting and what to do in an Emergency card (Purple Card)
Safety: Practical Tips (FS320012)
Activities: Risk Assessment (FS120000)
Young People First: Code of Practice (Yellow Card)
Stay Safe: Young People’s Guide to Staying Safe Online (section-specific for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers)
Module 3: Tools For The Role (Section Leaders)
This module is for Section Leaders, Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants and those involved in running Scouting Activities on a regular basis. If you are in one of these roles you should do the learning here and skip Module 4.
Topics covered:
* Features of the section
* Roles with in the section
* Using activities and games
* Youth shaped Scouting
* Promoting positive behaviour
Complete the online learning at https://members.scouts.org.uk/training_module/141209_ken14082_m05_r1166/#/id/co-05
When you have finished, screenshot, photograph or print and copy the certificate and forward it to training@lonsdalescouts.org.uk.
Module 4: Tools For The Role (Managers and Supporters)
This module is for Group Scout Leaders and those in a management or support role within the district and is instead of Module 3.
Topics covered:
* Role responsibilities and responsibilities of those they line manage or work closely with
* Six areas of leadership and management
* Managing time and personal skills
* Ensuring quality programme
Complete the online learning at https://members.scouts.org.uk/training_module/141205_ken14081_m05_r1157/#/id/co-05
When you have finished, screenshot, photograph or print and copy the certificate and forward it to training@lonsdalescouts.org.uk.
Module 5: The Fundamentals of Scouting
Topics covered:
* The Fundamentals- the Purpose, Values and Method
* The Religious Policy
* Spiritual development
Complete the online learning at https://members.scouts.org.uk/training_module/scouts-fundamentals-04-06-14/#/menu/m05
When you have finished, screenshot, photograph or print and copy the certificate and forward it to training@lonsdalescouts.org.uk.
You also need to complete this Associated Reading
Rise to the Challenge: Exploring spiritual development in Scouting (PDF)
Module 6: Changes In Scouting
Please go to: https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/3026/06-changes-in-scouting
Download the workbook and watch the video.
To complete this module, download and fill in the Changes In Scouting Quiz and forward it to training@lonsdalescouts.org.uk
GDPR
All roles in Scouting are required to do the online GDPR learning.
Complete the online training at https://members.scouts.org.uk/training_module/GDPRwithcertificate/#/
When you have finished, screenshot, photograph or print and copy the certificate and forward it to training@lonsdalescouts.org.uk.
This complete the requirements for Getting Started and also covers your introductory Safety and Safeguarding Training.
