| A modular programmme of training has been established and a timetable, including district locations has been established right through to the end of 2007. Details |
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Young People First
It is the policy of The Scout Association to safeguard the welfare of all members by protecting them from physical, sexual and emotional harm. |
The County Directory is available as a downloadable file to all bona fide County Web Site users. To obtain a password to access the directory email webmaster@westsussexscouts.org.uk .all requests for passowrds are vaildated before issue.
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A thought provoking article that you may have come across:
We are only leaders - we are not experts – we are your next-door neighbours – we are not perfect we are parents just like you. We don’t have any more spare time or energy than you do, we all work full time and juggle out families and our schedules and try to keep it all together as best we can.
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A 'Special' or 'particular' need is any personal condition or situation that could make it difficult for a young person or adult to participate fully in Scouting.
Scouting has always embraced many different cultures, faiths and lifestyles. Our Equal Opportunities Policy states that no person should receive less favourable treatment because of their class, ethic origin, gender, marital or sexual status or their political and religious beliefs. Part of the Equal Opportunity policy relates to Special Needs and is expressed as follows:
It is important that young people are seen as individuals and that they are regarded equally as Members of the Movement, whatever their abilities. Some young people have Special Needs and require extra resources in terms of appropriate programme support and equipment to enable them to develop to their full potential. The Leaders are supported in providing these resources by a network of Commissioners and Advisers within the District, County/Area and Headquarters. |
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The Scout Association is not directly and immediately concerned with the religious education of its Members. That responsibility is with the religious families to which the Members belong, although some sponsored Groups will have a more immediate responsibility towards their Members' religious development. However, the Purpose of the Scout Association includes 'to promote the spiritual potential of young people'. This responsibility is a fundamental part of the Association and needs to be achieved through the Programme, Method and structure of Scouting.
To help Members achieve spiritual development the Association has identified five principles which give a working description of spiritual development. Spiritual development implies that Leaders and Members should be encouraged to:
- develop an inner discipline and training;
- be involved in corporate (group) activities with others;
- understand the world around them;
- help to create a more tolerant and caring society;
- discover the need for prayer and worship, both personal and shared.
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