Materials for the Achieving Growth course

This site covers the materials used for this course on 6th March 2021, 7th November 2021 and 4th December 2022.

Validation information is available from the validation page here.

Pre-course learning

There is some pre-course independent learning which you need to undertake before the course. It is important that you allow sufficient time to complete the relevant Independent Learning Units. These are all available online in a directory here.  The units to complete are listed below, with a direct link:

• Project Management
• Planning for Growth
• Getting the Word Out
• Leading Local Scouting
• Finding, Appointing and Welcoming Volunteers
• Keeping, Developing and Managing Volunteers
• Enabling Change
• Financial and Physical Resources
• Decision Making

If you have not yet completed the eLearning for module 12A (Delivering a quality programme) then please undertake this before the course.

Session 1 – Introduction

• eLearning for module 12A
• Action points sheet

Session 2 – Planning for Growth

• Hampthorne case study – District Brief (Appendix 1)
• Hampthorne case study – Group 1 Brief (Appendix 2)
• Hampthorne case study – Group 2 Brief (Appendix 3)
• Hampthorne case study – Group 3 Brief (Appendix 4)
• Handout 3 – Development Plan Template
• Handout 4 – SWOT Assessment Template
• Quality Programme Checker – Squirrels
• Quality Programme Checker – Beavers
• Quality Programme Checker – Cubs
• Quality Programme Checker – Scouts
• Quality Programme Checker – Explorers
• Quality Programme Checker – Network

Session 3 – Young people and young adults

• Handout 7 – Young people recruitment case study
• Summary of feedback

Session 4 – Adult Volunteers

• Group Scout Leader role description
• Chair of the Executive Committee role description
• Treasurer role description
• Section Leader role description
• Assistant District Commissioner role description
• Scout Active Support Manager role description
• Videos – Thinking Differently About Volunteering:
  • Scott the Scout Leader
  • Beaver Leaders
  • District Commissioner
  • Paul the Chairman
• Six step approach to recruitment
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Involving parents
• Ready to recruit
• Role descriptions
• Student recruitment
• Appointments Process
• Inductions
• Reviews
• Handout 6 – Adult Recruitment Case Study

Session 5 – Managing Change

• Hampthorne case study – District Brief (Appendix 1)
• Handout 5 – Change Case Study
• Prioritisation grid

Session 6 – Safety for Managers and Supporters; validation of training

• Independent Learning Workbook
• Associated reading in workbook:
  • POR
  • Activities A-Z
  • Safety Checklist for Leaders
  • Safety Checklist for Managers
  • Safety Checklist for Executive Committees
  • Risk Assessment
  • Safety Practical Tips
  • InTouch resources
  • Managing a Scout Premises
  • Emergency Procedures (Purple Card)
  • Camp Stoves
• Adults Personal File for Managers and Supporters
• Validation criteria – Achieving results
• Validation criteria – Providing direction
• Validation criteria – Working with people
• Validation criteria – Enabling change
• Validation criteria – Using resources