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December 2017 Rule, Activity and Badge Updates

Pre-Launch Check

Following lengthy reviews and consultations with the Movement, the Operations Sub-committee has

agreed updates to a number of rules designed to remove unnecessary barriers, ensuring they remain

safe while making them easy for Leaders to operate.

You are invited to perform a final check that these rules are both sensible and workable. Following

this final check the intention is to publish them and go live. Until this date the current rules (March

2017) continue to apply.

The Programme Core Team have also considered feedback and amendments to Badges and Awards

in the following categories; Air (including Space), Hobbies, International, Oar, Science and Technology,

and Sports.

Comments are welcome to UK Headquarters via the online survey below on anything contained within

this document that doesn’t make sense or is not workable. Please submit your comments by 1 January

2018.

To submit your comments please visit the pre-launch check online survey Note: Please read the proposals carefully and only provide feedback on the areas which you feel will cause issues in the delivery of Scouting locally. The pre-launch checks in place this year mainly relate to activity and badge updates. Activity Updates

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4021789/Pre-launch-checks-December-2017

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4021789/Pre-launch-checks-December-2017


A brief on which activities have proposed updates/amendments is below (badge updates follow below); Note: All POR wording can be found in Appendix A starting on page 8. Unless otherwise referenced factsheets and web guidance will be available at launch of these revisions in January 2018.

Air Activities

Rule 9.14 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles This rule is being updated to directly reference the recent legislation changes relating to the use of UAVs and Drones. Rule 9.12 Air Activities - Public Liability Insurance and Pilot and Aircraft Requirements This rule is being updated to provide some additional support relating to the third parties insurance and what it should say relating to The Scout Association. Rule 9.16 Powered Aircraft Flying This rule is being updated to reduce the number of hours required of a pilot, this reduction is reflective of recent reductions in pilot hours required by other organisations and bodies. Rule 9.17 Gliding This rule is being updated to signpost people operating powered gliders to rule 9.16c. Air Activity Safeguarding Guidance Following a number of enquiries from members earlier this year a draft set of guidance was developed to assist those in operating air activities in dual seat aircraft supporting how the Child Protection Policy and Yellow Card be followed. This draft guidance has been further developed based on feedback from members and is attached in Appendix B on page 19 for your information. Factsheets and guidance Updates are being made to various factsheets and guidance to make them more user friendly and consistent with other resources. New FAQs are being introduced as an additional resource.

Activities Overseas

Rule 9.64 Visits Abroad This rule is being updated to remove any restrictions to Beaver Scouts participating in these activities. Further support will be contained within relevant guidance. Kandersteg Guidance The current KISC guidance for UK groups is being updated to include some additional activities and to make this the summer guidance and a new set of guidance is being developed to support UK groups undertaking activities in the winter at KISC. Factsheets and guidance Updates are being made to the activities overseas guidance to specifically add support for those using commercial providers overseas and for those taking younger groups abroad.

Joint Activites

Rule 9.76 Joint Activities or Joint Use of facilities with other Youth Organisations This rule is being updated define what a joint activity is and to also reference both the existing guidance for joint activities with Girlguiding and some new guidance relating to operating with other organisations. Joint Activities with Girlguiding work is ongoing to simplify the joint activity requirements, it is hoped that this is delivered in 2018. Factsheets and guidance Some new guidance has been developed to support those working in partnership with other organisations (excluding Girlguiding), this incorporates the requirements previously contained within POR.

Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme


Rule 9.7 The Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme This rule is being updated to add a note relating to the application of this rule to staff and employees within The Scout Association. There is also an update to the language used when identifying members over the age of 18 to which this rule apples.

Boats

Rule 9.46 Boats This rule is being updated to reflect the absence of the appointment card in relation to its use as identification when using waters operated by the Canal and River Trust. Additional information is also being added to clarify the types of boats which are included within the Associations main insurance policy and which require additional insurance.

Family Nights Away and Visits Abroad

Rules 9.62 Family Nights Away This rule is being updated to remove any restrictions to Beaver Scouts participating in these activities. Further support will be contained within relevant guidance.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award

Rule 4.56 AND 5.44 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award These rules are being updated to reflect current language relating to the DofE programme

Appointment of Young Leaders

Rule 4.37e The appointment of Explorer Scout Young Leaders This rule is being updated to add a note explaining that non-members under 14 are unable to volunteer with us due to insurance restrictions but members of the Explorer Scout section who have transitioned prior to their 14th birthday are able to volunteer in younger sections from their transition.

Terrain definition

Rule 9.28 Terrain Zero Definition This rule is being updated to add reference to some new guidance to support those operating in terrain zero. New resources Guidance for those operating in terrain zero is being developed to support members.

Climbing

Rule 9.34 Climbing and Abseiling This rule is being updated to remove reference to the factsheet FS120200 Construction of scaffold climbing walls and insert a reference to the British Standard. New resources Guidance for those operating climbing using auto belay systems and mobile walls and those undertaking bouldering activities has been developed to support members, new FAQs are being introduced as an additional resource. Factsheets and guidance Updates are being made to various factsheets and assessment checklists to make them more user friendly and consistent with other resources.

High Ropes

Rules 9.79 Permanent High Ropes Construction and 9.80 Temporary High Ropes Construction These rules are being updated to ensure that the qualifications are still current and provide additional information for members on where to find these people. New resources Some new pages are being created within the A-Z directory of activities signposting members to the relevant rules for delivering prusiking and tree climbing activities, new FAQs are being introduced as an additional resource.

https://members.scouts.org.uk/factsheets/FS120200.pdf


Factsheets and guidance Updates are being made to various factsheets and guidance to make them more user friendly and consistent with other resources, this includes a major rewrite of FS120006 Aerial Runway Code.

Underwater Activities

FS120623 Snorkelling This factsheet is being updated to change the permit holder ratios to be in line with external standards operated, it is proposed to change from 1:12 to 1:6 in all waters. AC120931 Assessment Checklist for Scuba Diving This is being updated to remove reference to snorkelling qualifications as an equivalent to a scuba permit as they are no longer relevant. County Assessor Qualification There is an update to equivalent qualifications for Snorkelling and Scuba Diving (titles only no changes to the qualification content). Factsheets and guidance Updates are being made to various factsheets and guidance to make them more user friendly and consistent with other resources. New FAQs are being introduced as an additional resource.

Oar Activities (pulling, rowing and sculling)

Factsheets and guidance Updates are being made to various factsheets and assessment checklists to make them more user friendly and consistent with other resources. New FAQs are being introduced as an additional resource. Badge Updates The updates identified below will go live in January 2018 with related printed products being updated as soon as practical after this date (this includes the availability of new badges). All badges have a 12 month transition period, allowing members to operate on either the old or new requirements. From the 31st January 2019 all discontinued badges will no longer be available. A brief on which badge have proposed updates/amendments is below);

Air activity badges

No updates to: o Staged Air Activities Badge - This review has been delayed in order to work with our corporate

partner to ensure that the badge is both relevant and best supported for members to deliver

within the programme.

Updates to: o Scout – Air Navigation Badge – updated requirements. o Scout – Air Researcher Badge – changing assessor to leader. o Scout – Air Spotter Badge – change from airfield visit to viewing area and removal of the 4

week recording. o Scout – Parascending Badge – removal of age restrictions in line with POR.

Hobbies badges

No updates to:


o Beaver and Cub Collector Badges (additional examples of how to store a collection)

o Scout – Model Maker Badge

o Scout – Writer Badge

Updates to: o Beaver – Animal Friend – timescales reduced to 4 weeks, inclusion of options for those without

pets. o Beaver – Gardener – inclusion of know what tools are needed in addition to how to use them,

additional options for looking after an area for 2 months, addition of the option to grow 3 plants and look after them.

o Beaver – Hobbies – addition of being able to talk about a hobby and understanding what it is. o Cub – Animal Carer - timescales reduced to 2 months, inclusion of options for those without

pets. o Cub – Book Reader – library requirement replaced with reviewing a favourite book, linking to

the summer reading challenge. o Cub – DIY – removal of the requirement to make 2 items replaced with design and undertake

a project to make something useful. o Cub – Hobbies – the requirements have been made more specific. o Scout - DIY – removal of the requirement to work safely in the home to allow those

undertaking the badge in different environments to show they can operate safely, and the DIY emergency list has been simplified.

o Scout – Hobbies – the time requirement has been updated to be 4 months for both options and the examples of a collection updated.

o Scout – Smallholder Badge – rename to Farming badge and some updates to requirements to make this more accessible.

New Badges (requirements can be found in Appendix C on page 20):

o Beaver – Book Reader Badge o Beaver – Builder Badge o Cub – Gardener Badge

Discontinued Badges:

o Scout – Angler Badge – this is being discontinued due to low uptake of the badge but participation in this activity can be recognised through the Scout Hobbies Badge.

o Scout - Librarian Badge – this is being discontinued due to low update and the relevance of this badge for Scouts today.

Global and International badges

Updates to: o Beaver – Global Issues Badge – linking to the global goals and updating the description of

requirements rather than the themes of the requirements. o Beaver – International Badge – update to methods used. o Beaver – My World Challenge Award – requirements updated but themes remain the same. o Cub – Global Issues Badge - linking to the global goals and updating the description of

requirements rather than the themes of the requirements. o Cub – International Badge - update to methods used. o Cub – Our World Challenge Award - requirements updated but themes remain the same. o Scout – Global Issues Badge - linking to the global goals and updating the description of

requirements rather than the themes of the requirements.


o Scout – International Badge - update to methods used and inclusion of participating in a camp abroad.

o Scout – World Challenge Award - requirements updated but themes remain the same. o Explorer - Global Issues Badge – linking to the sustainable development goals and updating

the description of requirements rather than the themes of the requirements. o Explorer – International Badge – activity list updated.

Pulling badge

Updates to: o Scout – Pulling Badge – updated title to include (fixed seat rowing) to encourage those outside

of Sea Scouting to take part and updated requirements to be more focused and accessible and linked to the adventurous activity permit scheme.

Space badgess

Updates to: o Beaver – Space Badge – broadening of requirements.

o Cub – Astronomer Badge – broadening of requirements.

o Scout – Astronautics Badge – broadening of requirements.

o Scout – Astronomer Badge - broadening of requirements.

Technology badges

No updates to: o Scout – Electronics Badge

o Explorer – Science and Technology

Updates to: o Beaver – Experiment Badge – updates to the list of experiments. o Beaver – Photographer Badge – expansion of examples list. o Cub – Photographer Badge – inclusion of smart phone as a method. o Cub – Scientist Badge – updated language. o Scout – Meteorologist Badge – updated methods and options. o Scout – Photographer Badge - inclusion of smart phone as a method.

New Badges (requirements are currently being developed):

o Scout – Science Badge

Sports badges

No updates to: o Cub – Athletics Badge

o Scout – Athletics Badge

o Scout – Climber Badge - further review pending.

o Scout – Sports Enthusiast Badge

o Explorer – Athletics Badge


o Explorer – Climber Badge – further review pending.

Updates to: o Beaver – Sports Badge – inclusion of team sports and talking within the Lodge about the

equipment used. o Cub – Athletics Plus Badge – inclusion of a relay race element. o Cub – Skater Badge – inclusion of scooters and amended timescale to 3 occasions. o Cub – Sports Enthusiast Badge – removal of the requirement to find out about the law, finding

out about the rules remains. o Scout – Athletics Plus – removal of the male / female scoring and only one scoring system in

place. o Scout - Street Sports Badge – inclusion of Parkour and timescale reduced to 3 months. o Explorer – Racquet Sports Badge – reduction in timescale to 3 months and expansion of

options for the activity. o Explorer – Street Sports Badge – inclusion of Parkour and timescale reduced to 3 months.

Snowsports badges

New Badges (requirements can be found in Appendix C on page 20): o Snowsports Staged Activity Badge

Discontinued Badges:

o Scout – Snowsports Badge o Explorer - Skiing Badge o Explorer – Snowboarding Badge


Appendix A - POR Updates

The table below indicates the rules which are being pre-launch checked as part of this process. Those indicated in red are new, amended or removed rules.

Chapter 4 – The Scout District

Current Proposed

Rule 4.37 The appointment of Young Leaders a. Explorer Scouts can become Young Leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Sections. b. Young Leaders should undertake appropriate training as described in the Young Leaders’ Scheme. It is compulsory for Young Leaders to complete Module A within their first three months. c. A young person under the age of 18 years working with another Section must not have unsupervised access to youth Members. d. All Young Leaders are members of a Young Leaders’ Explorer Scout Unit. e. The following non-members may work with the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout or Scout Sections, with the agreement of the Section Leader, for a fixed period of time (as required for their level of award):

Members of Girlguiding UK aged 14-18 undertaking a Girlguiding UK award with a volunteering requirement

Young people aged 14-18 undertaking the Volunteering Section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. f. Non-members working with Beaver Scout, Cub Scout or Scout sections are also required to complete training similar to Young Leaders, this is outlined at www.scouts.org.uk/dofe and in the Young Leaders' Scheme. g. Members of Girlguiding and those young people undertaking the Volunteering Section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award are not members of the Association and do not have access to the wider Explorer Scout provision.

Rule 4.37 The appointment of Explorer Scout Young Leaders a. Explorer Scouts can become Young Leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Sections. b. Explorer Scout Young Leaders should undertake appropriate training as described in the Young Leaders’ Scheme. It is compulsory for Explorer Scout Young Leaders to complete Module A within their first three months. c. A young person under the age of 18 years working with another Section must not have unsupervised access to youth Members. d. All Explorer Scout Young Leaders are members of a Young Leaders’ Explorer Scout Unit. e. The following non-members may work with the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout or Scout Sections, with the agreement of the Section Leader, for a fixed period of time (as required for their level of award):

Members of Girlguiding aged 14-18 undertaking a Girlguiding award with a volunteering requirement

Young people aged 14-18 undertaking the Volunteering Section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Note: Non-members may not volunteer within Scouting until they are 14 years of age. f. Non-members working with Beaver Scout, Cub Scout or Scout sections are also required to complete training similar to Explorer Scout Young Leaders, this is outlined at www.scouts.org.uk/dofe and in the Young Leaders' Scheme. g. Members of Girlguiding and those young people undertaking the Volunteering Section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award are not members of the Association and do not have access to the wider Explorer Scout provision.

Current Proposed

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Rule 4.56 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award a. The Scout Association is an Operating Authority for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. b. Each Country Headquarters is a separate Operating Authority. c. The District Commissioner should appoint a District Adviser for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. d. The District Adviser must participate in appropriate training for the role within one year of appointment. This training should include attendance at an Introduction to the DofE Course and any other suitable training which may be available. e. The assessors for the various Sections of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards must be approved by the County or District Adviser and all expedition assessors must hold the DofE Expedition Assessor Accreditation and have The Scout Association listed as an Operating Authority on their record. f. Authorising the Awards:

Bronze and Silver Awards may be authorised by the County Adviser;

Gold Awards in England, the Channel Islands the Isle of Man and British Scouting Overseas are authorised by Headquarters;

Gold Awards in Northern Ireland are authorised by the Northern Ireland Scout Council;

Gold Awards in Scotland are authorised by Scottish Headquarters;

Gold Awards in Wales are authorised by the ScoutsCymru Office. g. Each award has a cloth badge for wear with uniform, a lapel badge and a certificate. h. Bronze and Silver Awards are presented by the District or County Commissioner, their nominee or a local authority. i. Gold Award Badges are presented locally by the County Commissioner or their nominee. j. Gold Award Certificates are normally presented at a reception arranged in one of the Royal Palaces.

Rule 4.56 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award a. The Scout Association is Licenced Organisation for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. b. Each Country Headquarters is a separate Licenced Organisation. c. The District Commissioner may appoint a District Adviser for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. d. The District DofE Adviser must participate in appropriate training for the role within one year of appointment. This training should include attendance at an Introduction to the DofE Course and any other suitable training which may be available. e. The assessors for the various Sections of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards must be approved by the County or District Adviser and all expedition assessors must hold the DofE Expedition Assessor Accreditation and have The Scout Association listed as a Licenced Organisation on their DofE training record. f. Verifying and Issuing the Awards:

Bronze and Silver Awards may be verified by the County DofE Adviser;

Gold Awards in England, the Channel Islands the Isle of Man and British Scouting Overseas are verified by Headquarters;

Gold Awards in Northern Ireland are verified by the Northern Ireland Scout Council;

Gold Awards in Scotland are verified by Scottish Headquarters;

Gold Awards in Wales are verified by the ScoutsCymru Office. g. Each award has a cloth badge for wear with uniform, a lapel badge and a certificate. h. Bronze and Silver Awards are presented by the District or County Commissioner or their nominee. i. Gold Award Badges are presented locally by the County Commissioner or their nominee. j. Gold Award Certificates are normally presented at a reception arranged in one of the Royal Palaces.


Further information about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award can be obtained from www.scouts.org.uk/dofe

Further information about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award can be obtained from www.scouts.org.uk/dofe.

Chapter 5 The Scout County

Current Proposed

Rule 5.44 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award a. The Scout Association is an Operating Authority for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. b. Each Country Headquarters is a separate Operating Authority. c. The County Commissioner should appoint a County Adviser for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, where a County Adviser is not in post the DofE Office at Gilwell Park will resume responsibility for the County as an interim measure. d. The County Adviser must participate in a County DofE Adviser Induction Day within one year of appointment. And attend annual County DofE Adviser Forums in order to maintain currency. e. The assessors for the various Sections of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards must be approved by the County or District Adviser and all expedition assessors must hold the DofE Expedition Assessor Accreditation and have The Scout Association listed as an Operating Authority on their record. f. Authorising the Awards.

Bronze and Silver Awards may be authorised by the County Adviser.

Gold Awards in England, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and British Scouting Overseas are authorised by Headquarters.

Gold Awards in Northern Ireland are authorised by the Northern Ireland Scout Council.

Gold Awards in Scotland are authorised by Scottish Headquarters.

Gold Awards in Wales are authorised by the ScoutsCymru Office. g. Each award has a cloth badge for wear with uniform, a lapel badge and a certificate.

Rule 5.44 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award a. The Scout Association is a Licenced Organisation for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. b. Each Country Headquarters is a separate Licenced Organisation. c. The County Commissioner should appoint a County Adviser for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, where a County Adviser is not in post the Education Department at UK Headquarters will resume responsibility for the County as an interim measure. Where a County have multiple people undertaking the tasks of County DofE Adviser, all of these individuals must hold the correct role on Compass. d. The County DofE Adviser must participate in DofE Verifier Training prior to being given verifier permissions, a County DofE Adviser Induction within 3 months of appointment. And attend annual Top Awards Conference in order to maintain currency within their appointment period. e. The assessors for the various Sections of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards must be approved by the County or District Adviser and all expedition assessors must hold the DofE Expedition Assessor Accreditation and have The Scout Association listed as a Licenced Organisation on their record. f. Verifying and Issuing the Awards:

Bronze and Silver Awards may be verified by the County DofE Adviser;

Gold Awards in England, the Channel Islands the Isle of Man and British Scouting Overseas are verified by Headquarters;

Gold Awards in Northern Ireland are verified by the Northern Ireland Scout Council;

Gold Awards in Scotland are verified by Scottish Headquarters;

Gold Awards in Wales are verified by the ScoutsCymru Office.



h. Bronze and Silver Awards are presented by the District or County Commissioner, their nominee or a local authority. i. Gold Award Badges are presented locally by the County Commissioner or their nominee. j. Gold Award Certificates are normally presented at a reception arranged in one of the Royal Palaces. Further information about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award can be obtained from www.scouts.org.uk/dofe

g. Each award has a cloth badge for wear with uniform, a lapel badge and a certificate. h. Bronze and Silver Awards are presented by the District or County Commissioner or their nominee. i. Gold Award Badges are presented locally by the County Commissioner or their nominee. j. Gold Award Certificates are normally presented at a reception arranged in one of the Royal Palaces. Further information about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award can be obtained from www.scouts.org.uk/dofe.

Chapter 9 Activities

Current Proposed

Rule 9.7 The Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme b. Members or associate members of Scouting wishing to run any adventurous activity must hold the appropriate activity permit where any member of the activity group is under the age of 18 or has a special educational need that places their mental age as below 18. For joint activities with under and over 18 members the activity permit scheme applies. Where these activities are being run by non-members, see Rule 9.9 Use of External Centres and Instructors.

Rule 9.7 The Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme b. Members or associate members of Scouting wishing to run any adventurous activity must hold the appropriate activity permit where any member of the activity group is under the age of 18 or those Scout Network members with additional needs that places their mental capacity and understanding as below the age of 18. For joint activities with under and over 18 members the activity permit scheme applies. Where these activities are being run by non-members, see Rule 9.9 Use of External Centres and Instructors. Note: This rule also applies to staff and employees operating on behalf of The Scout Association (or any Group, District, County or Country thereof).

Rule 9.12 Air Activities - Public Liability Insurance and Pilot and Aircraft Requirements a. The pilot must comply with the Air Navigation Order, Rules of the Air, Joint Aviation Requirements - Operations and any EASA Regulations supplementing or replacing them for licensing, medical and class/type ratings. b. The aircraft must comply with the Air Navigation Order, Joint Aviation Requirements – Operations and any EASA Regulations supplementing or replacing them for registration and maintenance (or the requirements of the Light Aircraft Association, the British Gliding Association

Rule 9.12 Air Activities - Public Liability Insurance and Pilot and Aircraft Requirements a. The pilot must comply with the Air Navigation Order, Rules of the Air, Joint Aviation Requirements - Operations and any EASA Regulations supplementing or replacing them for licensing, medical and class/type ratings. b. The aircraft must comply with the Air Navigation Order, Joint Aviation Requirements – Operations and any EASA Regulations supplementing or replacing them for registration and maintenance (or the requirements of the Light Aircraft Association, the British Gliding Association and the British



and the British Microlight Aircraft Association to the extent that authority for such matters has been delegated to them). c. The aircraft operator is required to either;

hold an Aviation Liability Insurance policy with a Combined Single Limit in respect of Third Party and Passenger Liability complying with the requirements of EC Regulation 785/2004 as enacted by The Civil Aviation (Insurance) Regulations 2005 or any amendment or replacement thereof, or

hold an Aviation Liability Insurance policy with a Split Liability complying with the requirements of EC Regulation 785/2004 as enacted by The Civil Aviation (Insurance) Regulations 2005 or any amendment or replacement thereof in respect to Third Party Liability and having a minimum in respect of Passenger Liability of 1 million pounds. In either case where the aircraft is a helicopter the Passenger Liability limit must be to a minimum Level of 5 million pounds. Suggested Endorsement: “It is hereby noted that this policy includes the interest of The Scout Association as an additional insured in respect of flights involving members of the Scout Movement.” d. All members undertaking Air Activities (including hovercrafting) are required to notify the Scout Information Centre (by phone or via www.scouts.org.uk/airnotifications) beforehand or immediately after the activity takes place.

Microlight Aircraft Association to the extent that authority for such matters has been delegated to them). c. The aircraft operator is required to either;

hold an Aviation Liability Insurance policy with a Combined Single Limit in respect of Third Party and Passenger Liability complying with the requirements of EC Regulation 785/2004 as enacted by The Civil Aviation (Insurance) Regulations 2005 or any amendment or replacement thereof, or

hold an Aviation Liability Insurance policy with a Split Liability complying with the requirements of EC Regulation 785/2004 as enacted by The Civil Aviation (Insurance) Regulations 2005 or any amendment or replacement thereof in respect to Third Party Liability and having a minimum in respect of Passenger Liability of 1 million pounds. In either case where the aircraft is a helicopter the Passenger Liability limit must be to a minimum Level of 5 million pounds. Suggested Endorsement: “It is hereby noted that this policy includes the interest of The Scout Association as an additional insured in respect of flights involving members of the Scout Movement.” Where this endorsement is not in place an Indemnity to Principal Clause should be contained within their policy documentation. Further support regarding this can be obtained from Unity Insurance. d. All members undertaking Air Activities (including hovercrafting) are required to notify the Scout Information Centre (by phone or via www.scouts.org.uk/airnotifications) beforehand or immediately after the activity takes place.

Rule 9.14 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Drones This rule refers to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones. These are defined as aircraft without pilots on board and fall within two categories based on the way they are controlled: UAVs are flown via a remote control and are limited by the range of the transmitter, this includes all remote controlled aerial devices such as model

Rule 9.14 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Drones This rule refers to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones. These are defined as aircraft without pilots on board and fall within two categories based on the way they are controlled: UAVs are flown via a remote control and are limited by the range of the transmitter, this includes all remote controlled aerial devices such as model

http://www.scouts.org.uk/airnotifications

http://www.scouts.org.uk/airnotifications


aeroplanes and helicopters, including devices commonly referred to as drones but operating under remote control. These devices may be electric or petrol powered. Drones are devices which are programmable and/or automated (using an on board computer system) a. Scout led use of drones is not permitted and is not insured by The Scout Association. Members may only take part in activities using automated drones if this activity is operated by an external provider with appropriate aviation insurance cover. b. Members may use UAVs which are operated using a remote control. c. When operating UAVs, members must ensure that the site chosen for this activity is appropriate, consideration must be made to proximity to airfields and other similar environments as well as overhead power lines, nature reserves and/or private property. d. Permission must be granted from the owner of the land and/or property that will be under the planned flightpath of the UAV, especially where images are being captured. If uncertain about the insurance requirements when operating using UAVs and/or drones please contact Unity (Scout Insurance Services).

aeroplanes and helicopters, including devices commonly referred to as drones but operating under remote control. These devices may be electric or petrol powered. Drones are devices which are programmable and/or automated (using an on board computer system) All activities involving UAV’s must follow the regulations set out by the Civil Aviation Authority. a. Scout led use of drones is not permitted and is not insured by The Scout Association. Members may only take part in activities using automated drones if this activity is operated by an external provider with appropriate aviation insurance cover. b. Members may use UAVs which are operated using a remote control. c. When operating UAVs, members must ensure that the site chosen for this activity is appropriate, consideration must be made to proximity to airfields and other similar environments as well as overhead power lines, nature reserves and/or private property. d. Permission must be granted from the owner of the land and/or property that will be under the planned flightpath of the UAV, especially where images are being captured. If uncertain about the insurance requirements when operating using UAVs and/or drones please contact Unity (Scout Insurance Services).

Rule 9.16 Powered Aircraft Flying b. Powered Flying where no payment is involved. The requirement for pilot experience level is at least 250 hours total of which 150 hours are as pilot in command of an aircraft including;

at least 20 hours as pilot in command of an air craft of the same type as that being used to carry Scout Members of which at least 3 hours must have been within the preceding 90 days; and at least 3 take offs and 3 landings as the sole manipulator of the controls of an aeroplane of the same type as that being used to carry Scout Members within the preceding 30 days.

Rule 9.16 Powered Aircraft Flying b. Powered Flying where no payment is involved. The requirement for pilot experience level is at least 200 hours total of which 100 hours are as pilot in command of an aircraft including;

at least 20 hours as pilot in command of an air craft of the same type as that being used to carry Scout Members of which at least 3 hours must have been within the preceding 90 days; and at least 3 take offs and 3 landings as the sole manipulator of the controls of an aeroplane of the same type as that being used to carry Scout Members within the preceding 30 days.


c. Motor / Self launching glider flights must be under the supervision of a flying instructor holding a British Gliding Association Motor Gliding Instructor Rating or a Flight Instructor (SLMG) Rating at a British Gliding Association registered club. Age, weight and maturity of the Scout member under training must be considered by the Chief Flying Instructor (or their delegated representative) of the club. d. Microlighting must be under the supervision of a holder of the National Private Pilots Licence (Microlight and Powered Parachute) or a UK PPL or JAR–FCL PPL with microlight class rating and following the guidance set out by the British Microlight Aircraft Association.

c. Motor / Self launching glider flights must be under the supervision of a flying instructor holding a British Gliding Association Motor Gliding Instructor Rating or a Flight Instructor (SLMG) Rating at a British Gliding Association registered club. Age, weight and maturity of the Scout member under training must be considered by the Chief Flying Instructor (or their delegated representative) of the club. d. Microlighting must be under the supervision of a holder of the National Private Pilots Licence (Microlight and Powered Parachute) or a UK PPL or JAR–FCL PPL with microlight class rating and following the guidance set out by the British Microlight Aircraft Association.

Rule 9.17 Gliding a. The flight must be under the supervision of a British Gliding Association Flying Instructor at a British Gliding Association registered club. Age, weight and maturity of the Scout Member under training must be considered by the Chief Flying Instructor (or their delegated representative) of the club.

Rule 9.17 Gliding a. The flight must be under the supervision of a British Gliding Association Flying Instructor at a British Gliding Association registered club. Age, weight and maturity of the Scout Member under training must be considered by the Chief Flying Instructor (or their delegated representative) of the club. Note: For motor / self launching glider requirements please see Rule 9.16c Powered Aircraft Flying.

Rule 9.28 Terrain Zero Definition Terrain Zero describes terrain which meets one of the following criteria: a. Meets all the following criteria: • is below 500 metres above sea level; and • is within 30 minutes travelling time from a road which can take an ordinary road-going ambulance or a building which is occupied (such as a farm) or another means of summoning help (such as a telephone box); and • contains no element of mountainous steep ground (routes or areas where the average person would need to regularly use their hands at least for balance if not for actual progress. This does not stop people from using their hands as an aid to confidence.) or: b. Is a road, or path adjacent to a road, on which you would expect to see traffic.

Rule 9.28 Terrain Zero Definition Terrain Zero describes terrain which meets one of the following criteria: a. Meets all the following criteria: • is below 500 metres above sea level; and • is within 30 minutes travelling time from a road which can take an ordinary road-going ambulance or a building which is occupied (such as a farm) or another means of summoning help (such as a telephone box); and • contains no element of mountainous steep ground (routes or areas where the average person would need to regularly use their hands at least for balance if not for actual progress. This does not stop people from using their hands as an aid to confidence.) or: b. Is a road, or path adjacent to a road, on which you would expect to see traffic.


Further information about delivering activities in Terrain Zero can be found in FS120426 Terrain Zero Activities.

Rule 9.34 Climbing and Abseiling f. Automatic belay systems (systems that lower a climber down to the ground when they let go of the climbing wall without any human intervention) can be led by either:

A climbing permit holder (within the remit of their

permit); or,

Following a written operating manual which must be agreed by a County Climbing Assessor.

Rule 9.34 Climbing and Abseiling f. Automatic belay systems (systems that lower a climber down to the ground when they let go of the climbing wall without any human intervention) can be led by either:

A climbing permit holder (within the remit of their

permit); or,

Following a written operating manual which must

be agreed by a County Climbing Assessor.

Further information about the use of automatic belay systems and mobile climbing walls can be found in FS120427 Climbing – auto belays and mobile walls

Rule 9.46 Boats a. All boats owned by or on long term loan to the Movement must have a unique identifier clearly marked on the craft. b. When members take part in Scouting activities on waters controlled by the Canal and River Trust an adult must carry with them a current appointment card to gain access to the waters within the TSA bulk license agreement. c. All boats should have adequate marine insurance cover. d. This rule is intentionally left blank. e. The person in charge of any water activity must ensure that the craft and associated equipment are fit for purpose and suitable for the activity on each occasion that it is used.

Rule 9.46 Boats a. All boats owned by or on long term loan to the Movement must have a unique identifier clearly marked on the craft. b. When members take part in Scouting activities on waters controlled by the Canal and River Trust the members or group must be identifiable as part of The Scout Association to gain access to the waters within the TSA bulk license agreement. c. All boats should have adequate marine insurance cover. Note: Craft which are foot or hand propelled, sailing craft or other craft not exceeding 5m in length are covered by TSA main policy. Any other craft will require additional marine cover. d. This rule is intentionally left blank e. The person in charge of any water activity must ensure that the craft and associated equipment are fit for purpose and suitable for the activity on each occasion that it is used.

Rule 9.62 Family Nights Away a. The permit holder is responsible for the overall camp and must ensure that all Scout Association rules are followed regardless of the presence of parents, carers or other adults.

Rule 9.62 Family Nights Away a. The permit holder is responsible for the overall camp and must ensure that all Scout Association rules are followed regardless of the presence of parents, carers or other adults.


b. Beaver Scouts may attend family camps under the supervision and control of their parent(s)/Carer(s), or a responsible adult(s) nominated by them. c. The nominated adult(s) takes responsibility for the young person and must not be a member of the camp leadership team. A parent/Carer permission form must be completed beforehand. Factsheet FS120083 Family Camps, includes a parent/Carer permission form. Other guidance is given in the publication Nights Away.

b. This rule is intentionally left blank. c. This rule is intentionally left blank. Further information about Family Nights Away can be found in FS120083 Family Nights Away. Other guidance is given in the publication Nights Away.

Rule 9.64 Visits Abroad f. Beaver Scouts who go on visits abroad must be under the supervision and control of their parent(s)/carer(s) or a responsible adult nominated by them. g. The nominated adult(s) takes responsibility for the Beaver Scout and must not be a member of the leadership team. A parent/carer permission form must be completed beforehand. h. The leadership team for a Beaver Scout visit abroad must adhere to rule 3.7g and in addition include another appointed leader.

Rule 9.64 Visits Abroad f. This rule is intentionally left blank. g. This rule is intentionally left blank. h. This rule is intentionally left blank.

Rule 9.76 Joint Activities or Joint Use of facilities with other Youth Organisations a. Joint activities involving members of the Scout Movement with members of any other youth organisation [other than Girlguiding] must be approved by the County Commissioner. b. The County Commissioner or their representative must be satisfied that:

the Child Protection and Safety Polices of the Association will be adhered to;

all adults undertaking the joint activity have been deemed suitable to work with young people;

the other organisation is aware of The Scout Association’s internal rules and good practice.

the other organisation is suitably covered by insurance to undertake the proposed joint activities with members of the Scout Movement. Satisfaction about Girlguiding policies and procedures will be monitored and maintained by Headquarters for the whole Association.

Rule 9.76 Joint Activities or Joint Use of facilities with other Youth Organisations A joint activity is one where youth members of both organisations are present. a. Joint activities involving members of the Scout Movement with members of Girlguiding must be undertaken following the guidance in FS120007 Joint Activities with Girlguiding. Satisfaction in relation to Girlguiding policies and procedures will be monitored and maintained by Headquarters for the whole Association. b. Joint activities involving members of the Scout Movement with members of other organisations (except Girlguiding) must be approved by the County Commissioner and following the guidance in FS120013 Joint Activities with other organisations. Satisfaction about policies and procedures of these other organisations is the responsibility of the County Commissioner or their representative.


c. Those responsible for accepting bookings from other youth organisations for use of Scout camp sites, activity centres or other Scout owned facilities must satisfy themselves that:

the Child Protection and Safety Polices of the Association will be adhered to;

all adults in the party have been deemed suitable to work with young people by their own organisation;

they are aware of The Scout Association’s internal rules and good practice. d. The above should be an integral part of any booking procedure. e. Scout Counties, Districts and Groups are able to make their own decisions on the use of their facilities. Much will depend on the situation locally.

c. Those responsible for accepting bookings from other youth organisations for use of Scout camp sites, activity centres or other Scout owned facilities must satisfy themselves that:

the Child Protection and Safety Policies of the Association will be adhered to;

all adults in the party have been deemed suitable to work with young people by their own organisation;

they are aware of The Scout Association’s internal rules and good practice. d. The above should be an integral part of any booking procedure. e. Scout Counties, Districts and Groups are able to make their own decisions on the use of their facilities. Much will depend on the situation locally.

Rule 9.79 Permanent High Ropes Activities a. Construction and maintenance of permanent high ropes structures must follow the guidelines in AAIAC (Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee) – The UK Ropes Course Guide. This can be found at here b. Permanent high ropes structures must have a written operating manual which needs to be approved by a Technical Adviser. The minimum qualification of a Technical Adviser is Mountain Instructor Award (MIA) or a European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) qualified high ropes instructor qualified to rescue (or equivalent of higher). Further details of what should be included within the operating manual can be found in FS120423 High Ropes.

Rule 9.79 Permanent High Ropes Activities Permanent high ropes activities are defined in Rule 9.78 High Ropes Activities a. Construction and maintenance of permanent high ropes structures must follow the guidelines in AAIAC (Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee) – The UK Ropes Course Guide. This can be found at here b. Permanent high ropes structures must have a written operating manual which needs to be approved by a Technical Adviser. The minimum qualification of a Technical Adviser is Mountain Instructor Award (MIA) or a European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) qualified high ropes instructor qualified to rescue (or equivalent of higher). Further details of what should be included within the operating manual and how to find and check a Technical Adviser can be found in FS120423 High Ropes.

Rule 9.80 Temporary High Ropes Activities a. Construction of temporary high ropes activities must follow the guidelines contained in FS120423 High Ropes. b. Temporary high ropes activities must be constructed and operated either:

Rule 9.80 Temporary High Ropes Activities Temporary high ropes activities are defined in Rule 9.78 High Ropes Activities a. Construction of temporary high ropes activities must follow the guidelines contained in FS120423 High Ropes.


By the holder of a climbing permit (that includes selecting anchors and setting up belay systems), or a caving or mine exploration permit holder (not including a permit for caving or mine exploration – no vertical pitches). Operation (group size, supervision levels etc) must be within the remit of the permit. Or

Using a setup agreed by a County Climbing Assessor or a European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) instructor qualified to rescue (or equivalent or higher), And which is:

Constructed by a competent person,

and

has a written operating manual,

both of which must be agreed by a County Climbing Assessor or a European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) instructor qualified to rescue (or equivalent or higher). Further details of what should be included within the operating manual can be found in FS120423 High Ropes.

b. Temporary high ropes activities must be constructed and operated either:

By the holder of a climbing permit (that includes selecting anchors and setting up belay systems), or a caving or mine exploration permit holder (not including a permit for caving or mine exploration – no vertical pitches). The permit holder may only operate to the limits of their existing permit (group size, supervision levels, etc.). Or

Using a setup agreed by a County Climbing Assessor or a European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) instructor qualified to rescue (or equivalent or higher), And which is:

Constructed by a competent person, and

has a written operating manual,

both of which must be agreed by a County Climbing Assessor or a European Ropes Course Association (ERCA) instructor qualified to rescue (or equivalent or higher). Further details of what should be included within the operating manual and how to find and check an ERCA instructor can be found in FS120423 High Ropes.


Appendix B – Draft Air Safeguarding Guidance


Appendix C – Badge Updates

Beaver – Book Reader Badge

1. Design a cover for your favourite book and tell your Colony, Lodge, Explorer Scout Young Leader or Leader why this book is your favourite.

2. Read at least six books. Books you have read on an e-reader count too. 3. Show that you know how to look after a book. 4. Make a book mark and explain what book marks are for.

Top Tips Completing the Summer Reading Challenge can count towards achieving this badge. https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/

Beaver – Builder Badge

1. Design a model of something you would like to build, this could be on paper or a computer. 2. Know all of the things you are going to need to build your idea. 3. Build your idea using the things you need. You’re model could be made using building

blocks, gears, recycled items such as toilet roll tubes or cardboard boxes. 4. Explain to your Lodge Leader, Explorer Scout Young Leader or Beaver Leader how long your

build took to finish, did anything go wrong and what you would change if you built it again?

Cub – Gardener Badge 1. Find out what seasons are best to grow a selection of 6 fruits and vegetables and understand

what it is about the season that makes it the right time to grow them.

2. Learn what tools you need to garden and show that you know how to use them safely.

3. Help to look and grow at least one item in a garden or allotment for two months.

Alternatively grow at least two different fruits, vegetables or herbs for two months.

4. Design plant labels for the garden, allotment or fruits, vegetables or herbs you are looking

after or growing.

5. Understand what mini beasts are and why they are good for our gardens and outdoor

spaces. Visit a bug hotel and record who you find living there.

Top Tips

For number 2, you can learn how to use small tools, like a trowel or a hand fork. If you want to find out more, you can learn about bigger tools used by adults.

If you don’t have a garden or allotment you can use, you can grow herbs indoors or you could see if there’s a scheme in your local community where there is something suitable. Your school might have a garden you can help with. Or your meeting place might have a space you can use.

Example fruit and veg to grow

Herbs such as basil or mint

Vegetables such as lettuce or runner beans

Fruits such as tomatoes or strawberries

The Royal Horticultural Society have a campaign to turn grey spaces in living planted places. You with the Colony could promise to turn a grey space around. https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/gardening-in-a-changing-world/greening-grey-britain

https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/

https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/gardening-in-a-changing-world/greening-grey-britain


Snowsports Staged Badge Snowsports Staged Activity Badge - Stage 1

1. Identify different types of snowsports. 2. Name three places you could safely take part in snowsport activities. 3. Take part in a warm up activity to prepare you for a snowsport activity such as skiing or

snowboarding. This should be an appropriate warm up for your upper, middle and lower body.

4. Dress properly for your chosen activity. Show you know the importance of helmets and how to put one on correctly.

5. Take part in a taster session that covers:

naming equipment used

how to get in and out of your skis or snowboard

balancing on your skis or snowboard

moving around on your skis or snowboard; including moving in a straight line, controlling your speed and stopping.

Top Tips You can do most of these steps without actually taking part in a snowsport activity on either a natural or artificial slope. But we think it's best to do them as part of a practical activity. Your leader should be able to find lots of support on the National Governing Body websites for Snowsport England, Snowsport Scotland and Snowsport Cymru Wales. More support for disability snowsports can be found on the Disability Snowsport UK website.

Snowsports Staged Activity Badge - Stage 2 Before you attempt Stage 2, you need to have completed all the steps for Snowsports Stage 1. You then need to complete all the tasks outlined.

1. Identify the equipment you require and know how to carry it safely. 2. Climb and then ski or snowboard down a short run. 3. Show you can make wide and narrow turns. 4. Show you can stop and wait safely on a run avoiding other users of the slope. 5. Demonstrate how to safely use a drag lift or magic carpet. 6. Know how to safely fall and get back up onto your feet.

Snowsports Staged Activity Badge - Stage 3 Before you attempt Stage 3, you need to have completed all the steps for Snowsports Stage 2. You then need to complete all the tasks outlined.

1. Identify hazards of the mountain environment. 2. Show you understand what to do in the event of an accident 3. Show you know and understand the ‘Ski Way Code’ published by the International Ski

Federation (The F.I.S.) 4. Understand the effects of extreme temperature in cases of frostbite, hypothermia,

sunstroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration. Explain how they are avoided and treated. 5. Demonstrate a sequence of 10 linked turns 6. Complete a free run down a moderate to hard slope (red) showing balance, control, good

choice of line and awareness of other people on the slope.

https://snowsportengland.org.uk/

http://snowsportscotland.org/

http://www.snowsportwales.co.uk/

http://www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk/


If you have achieved The Scout Association Personal Activity Permit for Snowsports you can automatically gain this badge. The safety rules in chapter nine of Policy Organisation and Rules and the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme apply when you’re attempting this badge. Snowsports Staged Activity Badge - Stage 4 Before you attempt Stage 4, you need to have completed all the steps for Snowsports Stage 3. You then need to complete all the tasks outlined.

1. Choose two of the disciplines below which were not used for stage 3 and participate at least

twice in each showing that you are competent to undertake the activity safely:

skiing

snowboarding

ski touring

ski blading

slalom

or another discipline as agreed with your leader 2. Demonstrate your ability in the following:

How to use a resort / piste map

How to dress appropriate for the activity undertaken and the environment in which it is taking place

3. Take part in at least two of the following snowsport activities that you have not tried before:

snow shoeing

sledging

tobogganing

snow park

skibobbing You can do this stage by taking part in a snowsport activity on either a natural or artificial slope. But it would be encouraged to experience both environments as part of this badge.

http://members.scouts.org.uk/por

http://www.scouts.org.uk/permitscheme

http://www.scouts.org.uk/permitscheme

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