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 Manager. The links below are to check-your-knowledge documents which outline the key learning objectives for each module and outline the validation requirements, and to electronic versions of materials used and referenced on courses.
This page is arranged by the courses we deliver, which group modules together. Click on the links below to jump to the relevant section:
- Our Organisation (Modules 5, 6, 11 & 12A)
- Working with Adults (Modules 7, 8 & 9)
- Great Programmes (Modules 12B, 13 and 19)
- Supporting Young People (Modules 14, 15 and 18)
- Introduction to Residential Experiences and Running Safe Activities (Modules 16 & 17)
- Skills for Residential Experiences (Module 38)
- Essential Information for Executive Committees (Module 1E)
- Advising on Adult Appointments (Module 37)
- Managers and Supporters Training
Getting Started
- Validation criteria – Module 1 (Essential Information)
- Validation criteria – Module 1 (Essential Information for Executive Committees)
- Validation criteria – Module 3 (Tools for the Role – Section Leaders)
- Validation criteria – Module 4 (Tools for the Role – Managers and Supporters)
- GDPR eLearning
Our Organisation (Modules 5, 6, 11 and 12A)
Module 5 (Fundamental Values of Scouting)
Module 6 (Changes in Scouting)
Module 11 (Administration)
- Validation information
- Online Scout Manager (OSM)
- Scout GDPR toolkit
- GDPR eLearning
- Guide to administrative tasks in Scouting
- Further information about accounts
- Scout Insurance information
- Module task answers: Data Protection, Finance, Insurance
Module 12A (Delivering Quality Programme)
- Validation information
- Videos: The Programme, Network, Community Impact
- Differences in Sections information
- Climbing wall of youth involvement
- Example programmes: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers
- Quality programme checkers
Working with Adults (Modules 7, 8 and 9)
Module 7 (Scouting for All)
- Validation information
- Inclusive language
- The Scout Association’s Policy and Approach
- Additional needs directory
- Diversity dictionary
Module 8 (Skills of Leadership)
Module 9 (Working with Adults)
Introduction to Residential Experiences & Running Safe Activities (Modules 16 & 17)
Module 16 (Introduction to Residential Experiences)
- Validation information
- Nights away resources
- InTouch resources
- Visits Abroad
- Family Camps
- Safety information
Module 17 (Running Safe Activities)
- Validation information
- Activities A-Z
- InTouch resources
- Safety information
- Risk Assessment
- Videos: InTouch, Risk Assessment, Accident Reporting
Great Programmes (Modules 12B, 13 & 19)
Module 12B (Programme Planning)
- Validation information
- Programme planning tool
- Programme methods chart
- Quality programme checkers
- Community Impact video
- Climbing wall of youth involvement
Module 13 (Growing the Section)
- Validation information
- Campaigning, media and communications
- Recruiting parents
- Appointments Process
- Inductions
- Reviews
Module 19 (International)
Supporting Young People (Modules 14, 15 & 18)
Module 14 (Supporting Young People)
- Validation criteria
- Guidance on life issues
- Young People First (Yellow Card)
- Safeguarding in Scouting
- Scouting for All guidance
- Anti-bullying guidance
Module 15 (Promoting Positive Behaviour)
- Validation criteria
- Young People First (Yellow Card)
- Safeguarding in Scouting
- Scouting for All guidance
- Guidance on promoting positive behaviour
- Anti-bullying guidance
- Guide to speech, language and communication
Module 18 (Practical Skills)
Skills for Residential Experiences (Module 38)
- Validation criteria
- Nights away resources
- InTouch resources
- Visits Abroad
- Family Camps
- Safety information
- Promoting good sexual health
- Alcohol
- Smoke free Scouting
- Camping gas
- Food safety
- Risk Assessment
- Practical camping skills videos
Essential Information for Executive Committees (Module 1E)
- Validation criteria
- Safety checklist for Executive Committees
- POR
- Young People First (Yellow Card)
- How it fits together video
- Safe Scouting
- InTouch resources
- Risk Assessment
- Social media guidance
Advising on Adult Appointments (Module 37)
Managers and Supporters Training
Part 1 – Skills of Management
- Validation criteria – Managing your time and personal skills
- Validation criteria – Achieving results
- Validation criteria – Providing direction
- Validation criteria – Working with people
- Validation criteria – Using resources
- Independent learning
- Appointments process
- Induction process
- Review process
- Validation criteria – Safety
Part 2 – Achieving Growth
- Validation criteria – Achieving results
- Validation criteria – Providing direction
- Validation criteria – Working with people
- Validation criteria – Enabling change
- Validation criteria – Using resources
- Independent learning
- Campaigning, media and communications
- Recruiting parents
- Appointments process
- Induction process
- Review process
- Validation criteria – Safety
Part 3 – Meeting the Challenges
- Validation criteria – Achieving results
- Validation criteria – Working with people
- Validation criteria – Enabling change
- Validation criteria – Using resources
- Independent learning
- Complaints process, and guidance for managers
- Suspension information
- Review process
- Young People First (Yellow Card)
- Safeguarding information for managers
- Validation criteria – Safety
