{"alias":"changeLogItem","byline":"Colin Davidson, Assistant UK Commissioner for People (Learning) ","standfirst":"In 2024, as we adopt a team based-approach to volunteering, the First Response learning requirements for volunteers in Section roles will be changing. Colin Davidson, Assistant UK Commissioner for People (Learning), explores the roles which will be impacted and the reasons behind the change. ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EActivities are at the heart of everything we do in Scouts. We give young people adventures and opportunities to develop new skills, and we know our adult volunteers enjoy them too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EFor any activity to be delivered successfully, it must be delivered safely. This includes making sure there\u2019s adequate first aid equipment and experience in the team delivering the activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EFirst Response, the first aid training offered at Scouts, gives our adult volunteers the vital skills and knowledge they need to provide basic first aid if an incident occurs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s for this reason that, in 2024, we\u2019ll be changing the requirements for First Response for some of our Section roles. This allows more volunteers who work directly with young people to gain this key skill. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/20293/a-cub-is-helping-to-put-together-a-denmin.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A Cub in green uniform and yellow and purple necker puts some sticks on a den in the forest.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhat\u2019s changing and when?\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ve always encouraged our adult volunteers to complete their First Response learning, even if they may not need to use it in their role. Wider than Scouts, it\u2019s vital for as many people to know basic first aid, and while we hope you will never have to use it, it\u2019s always handy to have the knowledge and skills just in case the worse does happen.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EIn 2024, we\u2019re going to be adopting a \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Eteam-based approach to volunteering\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E, where roles and responsibilities will be split across a team rather than falling on one individual.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003ECurrently all roles which require a Wood Badge, such as our Group Scout Leaders, District Commissioners, and our Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders, are expected to have completed First Response or some first aid learning through another professional body.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EAs we adopt the team-based volunteering approach, any volunteer who works directly with young people on a regular basis or is reasonably required to step in and work directly with young people, will be required to complete First Response or an equivalent training course.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EThis will mean that First Response learning will be required for all:\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EGroup Lead Volunteers\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003ESection Team Members\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003ESection Team Leaders\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E14-24 Team Leaders\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe biggest impact of this change will be for our Section Assistants who transition into a new role within the Section Team.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003ENon-Sectional Team Leaders and Supporters, and adults who meet for non-adventurous activities, will not be expected to complete First Response. Occasional Helpers will also not be required to complete the learning. If volunteers in these roles wish to complete First Response, they will still be able to register for courses locally. \u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/16-adult-roles/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003ERoles Table in Chapter 16 of our Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E will be updated to reflect this change and should continue to be used as the reference point to understand the learning that needs to be completed for each role.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/nq4fbnvj/a-scout-doing-some-bouldering.jpg","width":6000,"height":4000,"altText":"A Beaver in a blue t-shirt and yellow helmet climbs on a wall with a volunteer behind.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhy are we making this change?\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe safety our young people is our number one priority. Every young person should have direct access to first aid when taking part in any Scouts activity, and we know that parent/carers have confidence in our leaders to provide first aid if needed to.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003ENone of our first aid rules for activities will be changing, and volunteers will need to continue to factor in first aid provision within their risk assessments for activities. This change is to empower our Section Team volunteers with the skills and knowledge for first aid, as we believe that no young person should miss out on an activity due to lack of first aid cover.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EThere\u2019s also a wider positive impact on our communities, as we hope more adults will feel confident in their skills to deliver first aid if needed to.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003ETransitioning to these changes\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe requirements will change at the point each County/Area/Region (Scotland) migrates onto our new digital system. For the ten Early Adopter Counties/Areas/Regions (Scotland) this will be in mid-February 2024, followed by all other Counties/Areas/Regions (Scotland) at the end of April 2024.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EFrom the point of migration, volunteers who\u2019ll now need to complete their First Response will have a set transition period to complete their learning based on their situation. This will be as follows:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00226\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew volunteers\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C/strong\u003E\u2013 new volunteers who join us will have 12 months from their start date to complete First Response\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00226\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESection Assistants migrating to a Section Team\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 volunteers who are migrating to their Section Teams will have 24 months to complete First Response from the date they move into the team\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00226\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00226\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVolunteers currently requiring First Response but haven\u2019t completed it\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 for volunteers who currently need to complete First Response but haven\u2019t yet, they will have a maximum of 24 months to complete their requirement. If a volunteer currently has less than 24 months to complete the training, their current timeframe will remain.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe renewal period for First Response will remain at 3 years. Both modules 10A and 10B are still required to complete the First Response training requirement. For anyone completing their First Response training after this transition, the renewal date will start from the day module 10A is completed. The renewal date for anyone completing the First Response training before the transition date will still be based on the date their 10B was completed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/21124/four-squirrels-sitting-on-grass.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A group of Squirrels playing a circle game on a field","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EStarting to understand the impact\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u00A0We\u2019ve asked our Counties/Areas/Regions (Scotland) to start to think about the impact this could if more volunteers are required to complete the learning.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EBefore making this decision, we looked at the data for an average County/Area/Region (Scotland) to discover how many additional volunteers would need to complete this training over a month compared to the current requirement. For an average County/Area/Region (Scotland) during the first two-year transition period, 11 extra people would need to attend a course per month compared with the current training requirements. Post the transition period, it would reduce to seven extra volunteers per month.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EPlease remember, that there is no one size fits all approach to offering First Response, and there are several different options your County/Area/Region (Scotland) may offer including:\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00225\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFace-to-face courses \u003C/strong\u003E\u2013 either in one 6-hour long session or through three shorter two-hour sessions covering both 10A and 10B modules\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00225\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnline delivery\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 three two-hour online trainer-led sessions to cover 10A, followed by a short 20-minute practical assessment to cover 10B\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00225\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBlended delivery\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 a two and a half hour e-learning module and three-hour online session to cover 10A, followed by a short 20-minute practical assessment to cover 10B\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003ESome volunteers may also have the relevant knowledge through externally delivered courses they\u2019ve completed at work or elsewhere.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou can find more details on the delivery of First Response learning on our \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/training/learners/modules/ongoing-training-for-all/10-first-aid/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003Etraining pages\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EThank you\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EFinally, we\u2019d like to say thank you to those across the UK who are already delivering this vital training to our volunteers. Over the past few years, there\u2019s been a real effort to help provide volunteers with this important life skill, and now more volunteers than ever know how to perform basic first aid.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe\u2019d also like to thank you all those currently in Section roles who not only do a great job to keep our young people safe and prevent incidents from happening but continue to follow our crucial safety procedures and prioritise our learning to make sure they\u2019re prepared if an incident does occur.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW157105917 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe hope you understand the reason behind this important decision, and we will continue to make sure we provide extra support to help our volunteers keep our young people, other adults and communities safe.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"05 December 2023","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[{"caption":"Simplifying how we volunteer together with new roles and structures","title":"Simplifying how we volunteer together with new roles and structures","url":"/volunteers/volunteer-experience/","newWindow":false},{"caption":"First Response","title":"First Response","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/training/learners/modules/ongoing-training-for-all/10-first-aid/","newWindow":false}],"id":78047,"nodeName":"Supporting our Section Teams to gain first aid skills","title":"Supporting our Section Teams to gain first aid skills","type":"changeLogItem","image":{"url":"/media/20187/a-leader-playing-a-game-and-chasing-some-beavers-on-a-field-with-her-arms-open-wide.jpg?cc=0,0.01576007004790667,0,0.14055019350469672\u0026width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1daee45b5661050","caption":"Volunteer running after group of smiling Beavers outside","type":"jpg","size":2040143,"width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A volunteer with her arms out wide runs with a group of Beavers on a field outside"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Supporting our Section Teams to gain first aid skills","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"As we adopt team volunteering, the First Response requirements for Section volunteers will be change. 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