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Programme Support - Encouraging and Extending Scouting
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Programme Support is there to encourage and extend Scouting building on the weekly meetings and programmes.It takes many forms but all have the common aim of supporting the structured programme delivered in, around and out of the weekly meetings held throughout the groups in the County.
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Health and Safety |
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Health & Safety crosses all boundaries. Scouters are encouraged to achieve and maintain a current first aid qualification relevant to the activities undertaken.
In addition risk assessments are regularly carried out, not only for expeditions and adventurous activities but also for the weekly meeting place.
HM Government Guidelines for fire safety have been issued.
All groups must abide by these regulations which come into force in October 2006. For more information on carrying out a fire safety risk assessment go to www.firesafetyguides.communities.gov.uk for straightforward advice on how to proceed. |
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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.
It is a five-Section Programme with three progressive levels:
Bronze (for those aged 14 and over)
Silver (for those aged 15 and over) and
Gold (for those aged 16 and over).
The sections involve
Service(helping other people in the local community)
Expeditions (training for, planning and completing a journey on foot or horseback, by boat or cycle)
Skills (covering almost any hobby, skill or interest)
Physical Recreation (sport, dance and fitness)
Residential Project (Gold Award only) (a purposeful enterprise with people not previously known to the participant) |
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Activities |
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News about events held and notices of future activities. More details |
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Additional information ©The Scout Association
