Planning an activity for group of adults as part of an organised Scout Activity? Make sure you submit a notification and follow all the guidance from The Scouts too! Find out more
Can a young person hold a permit?
Yes, there is no minimum age to hold a permit, whether personal, leadership or supervisory. Perhaps the most typical example is where expeditions are being conducted. However, in these circumstances, the approving Lead Volunteer may place restrictions on time, requiring…
Can we use external providers?
Yes. You can use external activity providers as long as they have the correct qualifications and level of public liability insurance. POR 9.9 You may find that certain activities require that you only use providers who are either AALA or Adventure…
Do I need a permit?
For a full list of which activities require a permit please consult the Scouts website. scouts.org.uk
How can I gain a permit?
The Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme is an internal assessment scheme designed to make sure that all those leading adventurous activities for young people within Scouting have the skills, experience and personal suitability to do so. Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme
What Activities can Scouts do?
Scouts can do nearly all activities with the exception of those which are banned including: There are over 100 activities in the programme. Scouts Activity Finder POR Chapter 9 – Activities General Activity Guidance Activity and Safety Updates There are…
Who do I need to notify / When do I need approval?
Last updated: 26 January 2024 For all Activities that meet the criteria for an Activity Notification (AAN), the information required should be with the District Lead Volunteer (or appointee) seven days before the event (in normal circumstances). The event must not go ahead until the…
Adult to young people ratios
Ratios for online Scouting There must be at least two adults present at all times during any online activity. Ideally both adults should be Scout volunteers, but you can use a parent rota to support as you would normally do. Young people…
Do I need a risk assessment?
Yes all Scout Activities including nights away and adventurous activities require a written risk assessment POR 9.4 For more support on writing a risk assessment check out the Scouts website scouts.org.uk
Does my permit need renewing?
Yes. All Activity and Nights Away permits periodically need renewing. The maximum a permit can be granted for by the District Lead Volunteer is 5 years. Please ensure you check compass regularly and put a reminder in your diary. Nights…