Pow-Wow 4

1. For Training Advisers 15th October 2011 Welcome Pow-Wow 4

2. Introductions Margaret and Co – ‘caterers’ Janet Hall – DCC (Adult Support) Nicky Allen – LTM South and Taunton Tony Dyson – LTM Frome Alan Henderson – LTM Camelot Training Advisers: Name, Say ‘Hello’ to your neighbour, Training Area, District, Appt, How long a TA, Expectations of Today?

3. The Usual Stuff…

4. PW 4 2011 - What are we covering today? Welcome Updates, Somerset and HQ Module 16 and Module 38 Technology for all Module 1 update and learning by other methods Lunch FAQs New learners and learners/adults changing roles Ongoing learning Validation issues

5. Session 2 Updates Somerset and HQ

6. As from June 1st 2011

12. 16 Troops received the presentation since Oct 2010 – 351 Scouts 3 x ESUs – about 60 Explorer Scouts Aim to deliver to 4 troops/units each half term

13. Revised March 2011 Swimming Target Shooting Water Safety Class C waters Snorkelling Revised July 2011 Adventurous activities Abroad Aerial Runway Code Mountaineering with Scouts High Ropes Hillwalking Activity Factsheets If Validating Module 17 (Activities Outdoors) or Module 23 (Safety for Managers and Supporters) Are you referring to the most up to date factsheet?

14. Looking Forward • Module 13 – Developing the Section • Module 21- Developing the Movement Updates expected anytime – due June 2011!! Further forward • Manager training is changing – role specific training for: District Commissioners Group Scout Leaders

15. Time for Coffee – already!! Please be back in 15 minutes

16. Session 3 Module 16 Module 38 Wood Badges Nights Away Permits

17. Module 16 The clue is in the name of the module…

18. Module 16 - Aim Introduction to Residential Experiences Aim: To enable section leaders and those who may support residential experiences for young people, as part of their role in Scouting, to understand the role that Residential Experiences play in Scouting.

19. Module 16 - training • Short course – run frequently • Compulsory for Section Leaders to complete this module in order to get their Wood Badge • Assess the learning requirement as you would any other module • Remember L.O.V.E • Course outline in APF and TAG

20. Module 16 - validation • If a course is attended – this module is validated at the course. • Otherwise, it is validated by a Training Adviser • Complete 2 things off the list • Check your books – old ones have a mistake • A Nights Away Permit automatically validates this module (but is not essential)

21. Module 38 • Again, refer to the name of the module

22. Module 38 - Aim Skills for residential experiences Aim To provide adults with the appropriate skills to plan and run successful residential experiences for the young people in their section.

23. M38 - training • Optional module for people wishing to run residential experiences – normally they are working towards a Nights Away Permit • TAs need to discuss whether the learner wants to complete this module, and mark the records accordingly • NAA can give help and support with this • Not necessary for Wood Badge • In Somerset, this course has been split into two halves

24. M38A Short classroom course Covers the planning / preparation stages (eg menu, programme, risk assessment, paperwork….) Includes M16 M38B Residential weekend camping course Covers the skills needed for camp (eg tents, cooking, gadgets, health and hygiene….) M38 – the split

25. M38 - validation • Validated by a Nights Away Adviser, normally by obtaining a Nights Away Permit

26. Nights Away and Wood Badge Requirements Required for Section Leaders to gain a Wood Badge: • Complete Module 16 Not required for Wood Badge: • Module 38 • Attendance at camp • Running a camp • Nights Away Permit

27. Nights Away Permits • Application to Nights Away Adviser (NAA) • 3-part assessment of technical competence and knowledge of SA rules – POR states this must be done by NAA • Recommendation to DC who considers CP issues and knowledge of the rules • Appropriate permit is issued • Nights Away Permit can be used to validate both M16 and M38

28. Example 1 Maisie and Ryan • Maisie has recently become SL as the old leaders left. Maisie’s partner Ryan is the ASL, and is also a new leader. • Maisie and Ryan met when Maisie joined the movement at 18 and they were very keen ES, completing Ten Tors and attended international events. • They would like to take the Scouts camping as soon as possible.

29. Example 2 Nathan • New ACSL, and also a new Dad to triplets • Happy to come to section evenings but cannot attend any overnight activities because of family commitments • Keen to get his training completed

30. Example 3 Rod • Has recently moved from BSL to ACSL • Holds a Wood Badge • Holds a Nights Away Permit (Indoor) with no restrictions listed • Only wants to do the minimum training for the next couple of years as he is completing a training course linked to his employment

31. Nights Away - summary • Check you have the correct pages in your APF / TAG • Talk to your learner about both Nights Away Modules, and record the choices made so they are invited to the appropriate course • Validate M16 so the learner can get their Wood Badge • Encourage the learner to contact the Nights Away Adviser if they want to get a Nights Away Permit • Do not delay the learner’s Wood Badge while you wait for them to get a Nights Away Permit

32. Further information: • Your LTM • Your NAA • Nights Away Factsheets Are there any questions?

33. Session 4 Technology for all

34. Session 5 Module 1 update and Learning by other methods

35. Lunchtime Please be back at 1310

36. Session 6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

37. That’s a good question….

38. LTMs have been asked some really good questions that we’d like to share with you. • Later, we’ll share the answers!

39. Task • The ten questions on the handout represent serious points which have been raised by a TA – although some poetic licence has been taken to show the points more clearly. • Discuss the questions on the handout. • You will need to look at your TAG (or APF) • Make brief notes on how you would respond to each of the questions. • You have about 20 minutes.

40. TA 1 – ongoing learning • TAs work with learners until they get their Wood Badge, and do not have any responsibilities to record their ex-learners’ ongoing learning. • It is good practice for a learner to agree a plan for Year 1 ongoing learning with their TA before the WB recommendation is made. • It is the responsibility of the line manager to monitor ongoing learning. • The ongoing learning requirement is an average of 5 hours per year – calculated over the length of the appointment.

41. TA 2 - Witness statement • Where someone other than a TA watches a learner do something and signs a statement to say that they saw you. • Not mandatory if you can gain a satisfactory verbal account • Official form may help, but is not mandatory • Should focus on what actually happened (not on what the module says) • Should be signed and dated • Don’t be afraid to ask questions

42. TA 3 – learning plans • Prior experience / training can be used – but needs to be relevant and recent • Look at the contents of the module before looking at the validation • Being able to complete some of the validation criteria does not mean that there are no learning needs • Ensure the validation fits the module

43. TA 4 – TAs attending training • All TAs are welcome to attend training courses • As a participant • As a learner • As a course assistant • Contact your LTM who will liase with the Course Director • If you wish to attend as a participant you can then validate and get a certificate • This will count towards your ongoing learning

44. TA 5 – learning gap • If there is a small learning gap then a TA can work with the learner on this subject • Not the same as one-to-one • If you do not understand some of the jargon in a course description – ask!

45. TA 6 – timescales and traffic lights • All TAs should receive the traffic light reports – if not, speak to Tony • The timescales are set by HQ and explained to a leader prior to appointment • Five months for GS, three years to WB • AAC can agree an extension to GS • TAs cannot agree an extension, although they can request the LTM negotiates on their behalf

46. TA 7 – risk assessments • Completing risk assessments is a requirement (POR) • Important tool to help keep our young people safe and not part of training bureaucracy • Need to be shared so all adults are aware of the hazards and risks • Need to be the basis for rules for a venue or activity

47. TA 8 – child protection training • Child protection training is mandatory • Training concentrates on SA procedures (not child abuse) so needs to be completed by everyone • The only module which has to be done by course and validated at the course • Limited number of HQ-trained trainers • Two versions: Getting Started Child Protection and Ongoing Learning Child Protection • New requirement from HQ that the course has to have been completed in the last five years for a AR to be completed

48. TA 9 – Open College Network • Janet or Tony to add slide

49. TA 10 – one to one • Many of the modules can be completed as a one-to-one, and you can request this. • One-to-ones are resource heavy so a small group is more likely to be offered. • A person can only run a one-to-one if they are familiar with the full contents of the module as delivered on a training course. • The person running the one-to-one should not be the one to validate it.

50. Dear LTM Any questions?