Doncaster Danum Scouts

Group Lead Volunteer & Explorer Unit Team Leader Forum
2026-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Hilton Garden Inn, Leger Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6BB, United Kingdom
This leadership forum brings together Group Lead Volunteers and Explorer Unit Team Leaders to focus on sustainability, compliance and programme quality across Doncaster Danum District.
The session will provide clarity on expectations, insight into District performance and a shared direction for 2026 and beyond.
Tea, coffee and cold refreshments will be provided.

Agenda Overview
A Clear Vision for the District

Focus on growth, sustainability and programme quality
Supporting more young people to achieve Top Awards
Building stronger, more resilient Scout Groups

Stronger Programme & Planning

18 month events plan with a 12 month rolling calendar
Clear timelines for bookings and delivery
More consistent, high-quality programme across all sections

Supporting Volunteers

Improved onboarding with a 4 week introduction period
Clear learning and compliance expectations
Growing Roots approach to develop confident volunteers

Tools to Support Leaders

Online Scout Manager to reduce admin and support programme delivery
Data Explorer to help monitor compliance
Shared resources to make leadership easier

Communication & Collaboration

District WhatsApp Community for updates and support
Encouraging all volunteers, trustees and leaders to get involved
Sharing ideas and working more closely across Groups

District Support & Next Steps

Restructured Squirrel Wood with dedicated leadership roles
Continued focus on support, collaboration and growth

What to Bring

Full uniform. District photographs will be taken for use on the website and communications materials.

Who Can Attend

Group Lead Volunteers
Explorer Unit Team Leads

Full attendance is important. This forum sets the strategic direction for the District, and alignment across all Groups and Explorer Units is essential to ensure we move forward together.

First Response - Emergency Pediatric First Aid (External Course) April 2026
2026-04-19 09:30 - 17:00 | 61st Doncaster, The Kitson Building, 7 Arksey Lane, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0RS
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course (Meets Scouts First Response Requirement)
We are pleased to offer an accredited Level 3 Paediatric First Aid one day course, delivered by WF Training.
This course meets and exceeds The Scouts First Response requirement and is suitable for volunteers working with young people across all sections. It provides practical, confidence building first aid skills and results in a nationally recognised qualification.
The course is delivered face to face by qualified instructors and covers paediatric specific scenarios alongside core first aid skills relevant to Scouting environments.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:

Adult volunteers who need to complete or renew their First Response requirement
New volunteers who require First Response

What to bring
All attendees must bring the following:

Photo identification (required for registration and certification)
Packed lunch and refreshments
Notepad and pen for taking notes during the course

Cost and payment
The cost of the course is £30 per volunteer.
Volunteers must choose one of the following payment options when booking:
Option 1: Pay online and reclaim

Pay the £30 online at the time of booking
Claim the cost back from your Scout Group in line with group expenses procedures

Option 2: Pay by bank transfer via your Group

Select bank transfer when booking
Send the booking confirmation to your Group Treasurer
Ensure payment is made no later than 14 days before the course date

Where the Group is covering the cost, volunteers must ensure the expense has been approved in advance by the Group Lead Volunteer and or Trustees.
Places may be released if payment has not been received by the deadline.

First Response Practical Assessment (Module 10b)
2026-03-16 18:30 - 20:00 | 10th Doncaster, Scout Hut, Dentons Green Lane,, Kirk Sandall, South Yorkshire, DN3 1JP, United Kingdom
We are pleased to offer a First Response Practical Assessment session, delivered by an approved Scouts First Response assessor.
This session provides the practical validation element of First Response and is suitable for volunteers who have already completed the required theory learning. It enables participants to demonstrate competence in key first aid skills in order to meet The Scouts First Response requirement.
The session is delivered face to face in a short drop in assessment format. Volunteers should arrive at least 30 mins prior to the end time with each participant allocated approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete their practical validation. There may be a short wait during busy periods.

Who should attend

Adult volunteers who have completed Module 10a theory and require practical validation
Volunteers who have completed an approved external first aid course and need Scouts practical validation
Volunteers renewing their First Response where theory has already been refreshed

Please note: this is a practical assessment only and is not a full First Response course. Theory learning must be completed before attending.

What to bring

Confirmation that Module 10a theory has been completed
Details of any relevant external first aid qualification if applicable
