You can read all about it here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/learning/
Growing Roots
Every leader and executive member needs to undergo mandatory training and for some parts keep it up to date on a regular basis.
To support you in your first six months of volunteering with the Scouts we have a number of training modules for you to complete. You can complete these in any order
All training is now done via your personal login to scouts.org.uk, see your action list once you login for more information
Nearly all volunteers in scouting must undertake the growing roots training within a limited time frame from starting
Growing Roots is the learning you need to do within your first six months as a new volunteer, with Safety & Safeguarding completed within the first 30 days. It covers the basics of Scouts, safety, data protection and creating an inclusive environment.
This is the learning that all new volunteers need to complete within their first six months.
The only people who don’t need to complete this learning are Presidents, Vice Presidents, Non Member – Needs Disclosure, Retired Members and Designated Carers.
First Aid / First Response
Although not technically a part of Growing Roots learning, First Response must be completed by some people within 12 months of starting a role
This learning needs to be completed by all Section Team volunteers, Group Lead Volunteers, and 14-24 Team Leaders.
It must be renewed every three years.
What you’ll learn
This is First Aid training at Scouts. It includes:
- Managing a first aid incident
- Offering emergency life support such as CPR
- Helping in situations where a person is unconscious
- Dealing with common Scouting injuries including bleeding, sprains and head injuries
- A basic understanding of some of the major illnesses: asthma, stoke, diabetes, and so on
The First Response content and delivery methods will not change with the introduction of Growing Roots. You can find out more about First Response on the First Aid Training pages.
Where to book?
WY Scouts booking site
WY Scouts booking site is for the main modules for adults leadership training modules.
Click to book WY Scouts courses online (Leadership training and safeguarding etc)
Brighouse booking site
Brighouse booking site is used for locally organised training such as first aid.
Click to book Brighouse District course’s online (first aid etc)
