Background to the Training Scheme
Adult volunteers are at the heart of Scouting, and we hope that you will get every bit as much out of it as you put in. Scouting is not only about young people, but also about the development of adults within the Movement.
To support adults in Scouting, the Scout Association provides a comprehensive programme of training to build on existing skills and knowledge and develop new competencies; within the movement there are also awards to recognise dedication to training and outstanding service.
The County coordinates the Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme for all leaders, supporters, managers and other volunteers across all the Districts. Different versions of the Adult’s Personal File cover the training requirements for groups of roles:
Training Courses
The County runs regular courses which cover one or more modules of the training scheme. These courses are offered in a variety of formats including evenings, one day or weekend offerings. Our Training Calendar lists all for up coming courses for the next 18 months. To book a place either ask your Local Training Manager or book online.
We run our courses at a number of different venues across the County, click on the links below for directions and travel information:
- PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
- 5th Hayes Scout HQ (Yeading)
- Willesden District Scouts HQ (Neasden)
- 20th Chiswick Scout HQ
Training across the London Region is free to attend, so if you are unable to attend one of our courses you are more than welcome to attend one run by another County: Greater London South West, Greater London South East, Greater London South, Greater London North, and Greater London North East.
Validation
Once you have completed the learning for a given module as part of the Adult Training Scheme you need to validate that learning, through discussion with your Training Advisor or Local Training Managers. Our dedicated training validation page contains check-your-knowledge documents which outline the key learning objectives for each module and outline the validation requirements.
Mandatory Ongoing Learning: Safety and Safeguarding
25th Jan
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
5th Pinner Scout HQ
Module 1: Essential Information
29th Jan
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Greenford District Scouts HQ
Mandatory Ongoing Learning: Safety and Safeguarding
30th Jan
9:15 am - 2:15 pm
Greenford District Scouts HQ
Mandatory Ongoing Learning: Safety and Safeguarding
01st Feb
9:15 am - 2:15 pm
Greenford District Scouts HQ
Module 1 & 3: Essential Information and Tools for the Role (Section Leaders)
03rd Feb
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
1st/6th Edgware Scout HQ
Mandatory Ongoing Learning: Safeguarding
06th Feb
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
1st/6th Edgware Scout HQ
Modules 7, 8 & 9: Working with Adults
08th Feb
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Modules 5, 6, 11 & 12A: Our Organisation
09th Feb
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Module 13: Growing the Section
11th Feb
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Willesden District Scouts HQ (Neasden)
Mandatory Ongoing Learning: Module 10: First Response
16th Feb
All Day
3rd Osterley Sea Scout Group HQ
Mandatory Ongoing Learning: Safety
17th Feb
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ruislip, Eastcote & Northwood area
Module 25: Assessing Learning
22nd Feb
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
20th Chiswick Scout HQ
Module 1E: Essential Information for Executive Committee Members
22nd Feb
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
5th Hayes Scout HQ (Yeading)
Mandatory Ongoing Learning: Safeguarding
24th Feb
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Ruislip, Eastcote & Northwood area
Modules 12B, 13 & 19: Great Programmes
07th Mar
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Modules 14, 15 & 18: Supporting Young People
08th Mar
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Mandatory Ongoing Learning: Safety
09th Mar
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
1st/6th Edgware Scout HQ
Module 14: Supporting Young People
10th Mar
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Willesden District Scouts HQ (Neasden)
Modules 5, 6, 11 & 12A: Our Organisation
21st Mar
All Day
8th St. Marylebone Scout HQ
Module 1: Essential Information
25th Mar
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Greenford District Scouts HQ
Mandatory Ongoing Learning: Module 10: First Response
28th Mar
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
5th Pinner Scout HQ
Mandatory Ongoing Learning: Module 10: First Response
29th Mar
9:15 am - 5:00 pm
Greenford District Scouts HQ
Module 15: Promoting Positive Behaviour
14th Apr
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Willesden District Scouts HQ (Neasden)
Modules 16 & 17: Introduction to Residential Experiences & Running Safe Activities
25th Apr
All Day
5th Hayes Scout HQ (Yeading)
Modules 7, 8 & 9: Working with Adults
03rd May
All Day
1st/3rd Ruislip Scout HQ
Module 1: Essential Information
13th May
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Greenford District Scouts HQ
Managers Training: Part 1 (Skills of Management)
16th May - 17th May
All Day
Willow Tree Guide Centre (Harefield)
Managers Training: Part 2 (Achieving Growth) & Part 3 (Meeting the Challenges)
16th May - 17th May
All Day
Willow Tree Guide Centre (Harefield)
Module 16: Introduction to Residential Experiences
09th Jun
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Willesden District Scouts HQ (Neasden)
Module 38: Skills for Residential Experiences
13th Jun - 14th Jun
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Modules 16 & 17: Introduction to Residential Experiences & Running Safe Activities
04th Jul
All Day
1st Osterley Scout HQ
Module 1E: Essential Information for Executive Committee Members
12th Jul
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5th Hayes Scout HQ (Yeading)
Module 37: Advising on Adult Appointments
12th Jul
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
5th Hayes Scout HQ (Yeading)
Module 17: Running Safe Activities
14th Jul
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Willesden District Scouts HQ (Neasden)
Module 1: Essential Information
22nd Jul
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Greenford District Scouts HQ
Modules 12B, 13 & 19: Great Programmes
19th Sep
All Day
20th Chiswick Scout HQ
Module 1: Essential Information
23rd Sep
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Greenford District Scouts HQ
Modules 5, 6, 11 & 12A: Our Organisation
10th Oct
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Modules 7, 8 & 9: Working With Adults
11th Oct
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Module 18: Practical Skills
13th Oct
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Willesden District Scouts HQ (Neasden)
Modules 16 & 17: Introduction to Residential Experiences & Running Safe Activities
25th Oct
All Day
5th Pinner Scout HQ
Modules 14, 15 & 18: Supporting Young People
01st Nov
All Day
1st/6th Edgware Scout HQ
Module 19: International
10th Nov
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Willesden District Scouts HQ (Neasden)
Modules 14, 15 & 18: Supporting Young People
21st Nov
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Modules 12B, 13 & 19: Great Programmes
22nd Nov
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Module 1: Essential Information
25th Nov
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Greenford District Scouts HQ
Managers Training: Part 2 (Achieving Growth) & Part 3 (Meeting the Challenges)
05th Dec - 06th Dec
All Day
Willow Tree Guide Centre (Harefield)
Managers Training: Part 1 (Skills of Management)
05th Dec - 06th Dec
All Day
Willow Tree Guide Centre (Harefield)
Module 28: Facilitating
09th Jan - 10th Jan
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Module 29: Presenting
09th Jan - 10th Jan
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Modules 7, 8 & 9: Working with Adults
06th Feb
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Modules 5, 6, 11 & 12A: Our Organisation
07th Feb
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Modules 12B, 13 & 19: Great Programmes
06th Mar
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
Modules 14, 15 & 18: Supporting Young People
07th Mar
All Day
PACCAR Scout Camp Site (Chalfont St. Peter)
