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href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance/activity-information-form/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Activity Information Form\u0022\u003EActivity Information Form template\u003C/a\u003E has been updated in line with the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/gdpr-toolkit/step-11-delete-and-destroy/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Step 11: Delete and destroy\u0022\u003ETemplate Data Retention Policy\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"February 2026"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E29 January 2026\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/international-activities/guidance-for-uk-groups-visiting-kandersteg-international-scout-centre/mountain-huts-safeguarding-guidance-for-following-the-yellow-card/\u0022\u003EMountain Huts - safeguarding guidance\u003C/a\u003E section of the Guidance for UK Groups Visiting Kandersteg International Scout Centre has been updated following review.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"January 2026"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E02 December 2025\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdventurous Activity Permit Scheme \u2013 \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/activity-permit-scheme/adventurous-activity-permit-scheme-moderation/\u0022 title=\u0022Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme \u2013 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href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/guidance-on-the-safe-use-of-storm-kettles-kelly-kettles/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGuidance on the safe use of Storm kettles\u003C/a\u003E updated\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/safe-scouting-premises-audit/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPremises audit tool\u003C/a\u003E document updated\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"September 2025"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11 August 2025\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-0KGeT3N9EqWt8YapC6clEFoCW4x21xLmBmZv4Xi0B5UNDc5SlhONU05SUhFWFgyMUFGUzNCM1MzVCQlQCN0PWcu\u0026amp;route=shorturl\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?id=-0KGeT3N9EqWt8YapC6clEFoCW4x21xLmBmZv4Xi0B5UNDc5SlhONU05SUhFWFgyMUFGUzNCM1MzVCQlQCN0PWcu\u0026amp;route=shorturl\u0022\u003Eair activities notification form\u003C/a\u003E has moved platforms\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPaddle UK Delivery partner application process updated\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"August 2025"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E24 July 2025\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/volunteering-development-teams/tools-to-support-volunteering-development-teams/discover-first-response/\u0022 title=\u0022First Response\u0022\u003EFirst Response\u003C/a\u003E - updated guidance to support members\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/volunteering-development-teams/tools-to-support-volunteering-development-teams/discover-first-response/first-aid-requirements-and-insurance-for-scout-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022First Aid requirements for Scout activities\u0022\u003EFirst Aid requirements for Scout activities\u003C/a\u003E - republication of\u0026nbsp;FS120052 - First Aid\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"July 2025"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E02 June 2025\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/hexamine-stove-advisory/\u0022\u003EHexamine Stove Advisory\u003C/a\u003E - new guidance to support members with hexamine concerns and 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href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/running-active-and-wide-games/#\u0022 title=\u0022Running active and wide games\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EActive and wide games guidance\u003C/a\u003E - updated and expanded guidance for managing active games, wide games and sports safely.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll activity permit and nights away assessment checklists - updated to reflect new membership system processes.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"May 2025"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Incident Reporting Form\u0022\u003Eincident report form supporting letter and forms\u003C/a\u003E have been updated to reflect changes to the \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/policy/data-retention-policy/\u0022 title=\u0022Data Retention Policy\u0022\u003EData Retention Policy\u003C/a\u003E, and Volunteer Experience terminology 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href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safety-checklist-cards/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying Safe - Safety Checklist\u0022\u003ESafety Checklist cards\u003C/a\u003E - title and role updates for web versions\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E14 November 2024\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EActivity guidance\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/adult-groups-in-adventurous-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Adult groups in Adventurous Activities\u0022\u003EAdult groups in adventurous activities \u003C/a\u003E(FS120087)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Ca 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2023"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022lead\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated guidance\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/managing-free-time-activities-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022Managing free time activities safely\u0022\u003EFS120340 Managing Free Time Activities Safely\u003C/a\u003E - minor updates to content based on learning from recent incidents.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022lead\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew guidance\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/running-active-games-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022Running active games safely\u0022\u003EFS120359 Running Active Games Safely\u003C/a\u003E - new guidance to support members with running active games safely, tips to help inform planning and assessing risk.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/example-risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Example risk assessments\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated example risk assessments\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EActive games\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EActivities outside the meeting place\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAxes, saws and knives\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECooking\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExternally led activities\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFire building and campfires\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFree time\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHikes (leader led)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENights away - indoor\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENights away - campsite\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENights away - peer led lightweight expedition\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENights away - greenfield\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EParades\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPioneering\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESection meeting overview\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETable top activities (craft etc)\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EVisits to play parks\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWaterslides\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/example-risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Example risk assessments\u0022\u003ENew example risk assessment\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENights Away with younger sections\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"March 2023"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/approved-assessors/\u0022 title=\u0022Approved Assessors\u0022\u003EExternal assessor qualifications table\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated qualifications for hillwalking to reflect current Mountain Training titles.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn the January 2023 activity updates transition periods relating to cycling and climbing were omitted.\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECycling \u2013 there is a transition period till 31\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C/sup\u003E August 2024 allowing for members to get the correct permits in place to operate under the new environmental definitions, until then members can choose to continue to operate using rules 9.7, 9.26, 9.27, 9.28, 9.29, 9.32 and 9.71 in the October 2022 version of POR. POR will be updated to reflect the cycling transition in the next edition.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EClimbing \u2013 there is a transition period till 31\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C/sup\u003E August 2024 relating to members holding lead climbing assessor roles, this transition gives a period in which to gain the new qualification required for this role.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"February 2023"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing reviews of activities in 2022 we have made updates to a number of activities. Follow the links to access the updated rules or guidance, all linked content will be updated by 5pm on Tuesday 31st January and will be communicated to members in the 7\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C/sup\u003E Feb all member email.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAir activities:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9102-public-liability-insurance-and-pilot-and-aircraft-requirements/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.12 Air Activities - Public Liability Insurance and Pilot and Aircraft Requirements\u0022\u003EPOR 9.12 Air Activities\u0026nbsp;Public liability insurance and pilot and aircraft requirements\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to reflect changes in legislation following Brexit. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9109-powered-aircraft-flying/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.16 Powered Aircraft Flying\u0022\u003EPOR 9.16 Powered Aircraft Flying - \u003C/a\u003EUpdated to reflect changes in legislation following Brexit. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9106-hovercrafting/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.21 Hovercrafting\u0022\u003EPOR 9.21 Hovercrafting\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to reflect helmet changes (details below) and to reinforce the buoyancy aid requirement applies on both land and water.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/air-activities/parascending/\u0022 title=\u0022Parascending\u0022\u003EParascending (FS120705)\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Updated to remove outdated images.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/air-activities/access-to-airfields/\u0022 title=\u0022Access to airfields\u0022\u003EAccess to airfields (FS120702)\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2013\u0026nbsp;Updated images.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/air-activities/hovercrafting/\u0022 title=\u0022Hovercrafting\u0022\u003EHovercrafting (FS120750)\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Updated links.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/air-activities/hovercrafting-faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022Hovercrafting FAQ\u0027s\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EHovercrafting FAQs\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to provide clarity on the reason for wearing buoyancy aids during hovercrafting activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClimbing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9123-climbing-and-abseiling/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.34 Climbing and Abseiling\u0022\u003EPOR 9.34 Climbing and Abseiling\u003C/a\u003E - Updated to reflect helmet changes (details below).\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/roped-activities/climbing-and-abseiling/\u0022 title=\u0022Climbing and Abseiling\u0022\u003EClimbing and Abseiling (FS120452)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to provide additional information about environmental impact of climbing activities and link to new assessment checklist.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/roped-activities/climbing-and-abseiling/\u0022 title=\u0022Climbing and Abseiling\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Climbing and Abseiling (AC120905)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to clarify some assessment criteria and update to the equivalent qualifications based on title changes within the National Governing Body.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/roped-activities/climbing-auto-belays-and-mobile-walls/\u0022 title=\u0022Climbing - auto belays and mobile walls\u0022\u003EClimbing - Auto belay and mobile walls (FS120427)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013\u0026nbsp;Update to support members with the types of equipment used and how to manage and maintain this equipment.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/roped-activities/bouldering/\u0022 title=\u0022Bouldering\u0022\u003EBouldering (FS120428)\u003C/a\u003E - Updated links and additional information about equipment and the use of mats.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/roped-activities/climbing-faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022Climbing FAQ\u0027s\u0022\u003EClimbing FAQs\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to include further useful links and to answer the question of use of bouldering mats.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/approved-assessors/county-assessors/\u0022 title=\u0022County Assessors\u0022\u003ECounty assessor qualifications table\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated qualifications to reflect current Mountain Training titles. \u003Cem\u003ENote update to include transition for lead climbing assessors through to 31st August 2024 to allow time for update\u0026nbsp;of qualifications.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/approved-assessors/\u0022 title=\u0022Approved Assessors\u0022\u003EExternal assessor qualifications table\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated qualifications to reflect current Mountain Training titles.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECycling:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9a-activities/9a7-adventurous-activities-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u00229.7 Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme\u0022\u003EPOR 9.7 Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Update to separate off-road cycling from hillwalking activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.26 Hill walking permits\u0022\u003EPOR 9.26 Hill walking permits\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Change of title and removal of reference to off-road cycling.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9129-hill-walking-safety/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.27 Hill walking safety\u0022\u003EPOR 9.27 Hill walking safety\u003C/a\u003E - Change of title and removal of reference to off-road cycling.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9124-cycling/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.71 Cycling\u0022\u003EPOR 9.71 Cycling\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Update to include environment definitions, safety information and all relevant content relating to cycling activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/off-road-cycling/cycling/\u0022 title=\u0022Cycling\u0022\u003ECycling (FS120422)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated content to support the management of cycling in the new environments.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/off-road-cycling/\u0022 title=\u0022Off-Road Cycling\u0022\u003EOff-road Cycling (FS120456)\u003C/a\u003E - Change of title from Mountain Biking and updated contents to reflect the revised operating remit of a permit holder.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/off-road-cycling/\u0022 title=\u0022Off-Road Cycling\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Off-road Cycling (AC120920)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Change of title from Mountain Biking and updated contents to reflect the revised operating remit of a permit holder.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/adventurous-activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003EPermit list\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to remove mountain biking and add off-road cycling.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/approved-assessors/county-assessors/\u0022 title=\u0022County Assessors\u0022\u003ECounty assessor qualifications table\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to remove mountain biking and add off-road cycling.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/approved-assessors/\u0022 title=\u0022Approved Assessors\u0022\u003EExternal assessor qualifications table\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to remove mountain biking and add off-road cycling.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECompass updates - Updated to reflect these changes to future permits and assessor roles.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003ENote update to include transition through to 31st August 2024 to allow time for members to adopt the changes and get permits where activity thresholds have changed, full detail in Feb 2023 section above.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmergency procedures:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/\u0022 title=\u0022POR Rule Book\u0022\u003EPOR Chapter 7 Emergency Procedures\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated layout to new style POR format, regrouped content to assist members with managing an incident.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHelmets:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EResponding to feedback from members rules relating to the wearing of helmets during activities have been updated to provide reasonable adjustment for members with additional needs. This has been reflected in the following rules and new guidance to support members with this is available and linked to from associated activity guidance pages:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9106-hovercrafting/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.21 Hovercrafting\u0022\u003EPOR 9.21 Hovercrafting\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-91213-snowsports/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.33 Snowsports\u0022\u003EPOR 9.33 Snowsports\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9123-climbing-and-abseiling/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.34 Climbing and Abseiling\u0022\u003EPOR 9.34 Climbing and Abseiling\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-91210-horse-riding-and-pony-trekking/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.70 Horse Riding and Pony Trekking\u0022\u003EPOR 9.70 Horse Riding and Pony Trekking\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9124-cycling/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.71 Cycling\u0022\u003EPOR 9.71 Cycling\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/activity-helmets/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity Helmets\u0022\u003EActivity helmets (FS120430)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 \u003Cstrong\u003ENew Resource\u003C/strong\u003E to support members with managing the use of helmets during activities and applying the updated rules.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENights away:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing the introduction of Squirrel Scouts and a pilot nights away project, Squirrels are now allowed to take part in nights away activities. The following rules and guidance have been updated to reflect this:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u00224. Local organisation of sections, Groups, Districts, Counties\u0022\u003EPOR 4.4.1.c Squirrels\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/adult-to-young-people-ratios/\u0022 title=\u0022Adult to Young People ratios\u0022\u003Ewww.scouts.org.uk/ratios\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to reflect the ratio for Squirrel Scouts on nights away activities\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-resources/nights-away-with-younger-sections/\u0022 title=\u0022Nights away with younger sections\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003ENights away with younger sections (FS120073)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 \u003Cstrong\u003ENew Resource\u003C/strong\u003E to support members running nights away with younger sections, including hints and tips.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Nights away permit scheme\u0022\u003EForm NAN\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to include Squirrel Scouts numbers\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-answers/\u0022 title=\u0022Nights away answers\u0022\u003ENights Away FAQs\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Update to answer the question \u2018are there any restrictions for younger sections?\u2019\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-squirrel-drey/how-to-start-a-squirrel-drey/learning-and-development-for-volunteers/squirrel-squad-sessions/\u0022\u003ERecording of recent Squirrel Squad webinar\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://vimeo.com/795632645\u0022\u003ERecording of Nights away update webinar for Nights Away Advisers\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EForm NAN has also been updated further to reinforce the approval required for nights away activities and that contingency plans need to be shared as part of the process.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERisk Assessment:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment guidance (FS120000)\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/example-risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Example risk assessments\u0022\u003Eform template\u003C/a\u003E have been updated to assist members with understanding the risk assessment process. Some content has been reordered within the guidance, some additional support relating to how risk assessments relate to safeguarding and individual needs and a reinforcement of how contingency planning fits within the risk assessment process, is now included.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESailing:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/sailing-activities/yachting/\u0022 title=\u0022Yachting\u0022\u003EYachting (FS120657)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to provide signposting to those who operate coded vessels to the additional requirements which apply.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETechnology:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/communication-activities/radio-on-scout-activities-a-guide-for-leaders/\u0022 title=\u0022Radio on Scout Activities - A Guide for Leaders\u0022\u003ERadio on scout activities (FS120502)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated title and simplified contents to signpost onto other more detailed resources.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/communication-activities/pmr-private-mobile-radios/\u0022 title=\u0022PMR (Private Mobile Radios)\u0022\u003EPrivate Mobile Radios (FS120503)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to remove unnecessary content and reflect current licencing arrangements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/communication-activities/amateur-radio/\u0022 title=\u0022Amateur at Scout Events\u0022\u003EAmateur Radio (FS120522)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated title and revised content to reflect current delivery of this activity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeneral resources updates:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPermit list \u2013 Updated to change from mountain biking to off-road cycling.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/approved-assessors/county-assessors/\u0022\u003ECounty Assessor qualifications table\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Updated to change from mountain biking to off-road cycling and updates to the qualification titles for climbing.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/approved-assessors/\u0022\u003EExternal Assessor qualifications table\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Updated to change from mountain biking to off-road cycling and updates to the qualification titles for climbing.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhere resources have been reviewed as part of a review with no updates made the publishing details on the page will refer to the last review date.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"January 2023"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/example-risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Example risk assessments\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew example risk assessments\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFirework and bonfire activities\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWaterslides\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"October 2022"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/incidents-and-illness/emergencies-and-reporting/incident-reporting-form/\u0022\u003Eincident report covering letter\u003C/a\u003E has been updated.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUpdate to the\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/incidents-and-illness/emergencies-and-reporting/\u0022\u003E near miss reporting system\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUpdates to \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/training/trainers/delivering-the-modules/delivering-ongoing-training-for-learners/first-aid-training/first-aid-training-updates/\u0022\u003Efirst aid training recording and delivery\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENew guidance to support the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/incidents-and-illness/illnesses/\u0022 title=\u0022Illnesses\u0022\u003Eprevention and management of illnesses. \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUpdate to \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-resources/youth-hostelling/yha-membership-and-benefits/\u0022 title=\u0022YHA Membership and Benefits\u0022\u003EYHA accommodation discounts for Scouts\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EClosure of the getting back together safely guidance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/example-risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Example risk assessments\u0022\u003EExample risk assessment for Jamboree On The Air\u003C/a\u003E (JOTA)\u003C/p\u003E","label":"September 2022"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe following safety resources relating to camping and practical skills have been updated:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/using-gas-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022Using gas safely\u0022\u003EFS120347 Using gas safely\u003C/a\u003E - Enhanced information relating to the storage and transportation of gas.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/how-to-use-a-meth-burning-stove-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022How to use a meth burning stove safely\u0022\u003EFS120348 Meths burning stoves\u003C/a\u003E - Reformatting of the guidance and addition of support relating to the use of gas converted appliances.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/how-to-use-a-aerosol-gas-stove-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022How to use a aerosol gas stove safely\u0022\u003EFS120345 Aerosol stoves\u003C/a\u003E - General update to guidance along with additional information relating to the storage of gas canisters.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/campsites-livestock-and-e-coli/\u0022 title=\u0022Campsites, livestock and E.coli\u0022\u003EFS120626 Campsites, livestock and E-coli\u003C/a\u003E - Addition of information relating to outdoor activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/\u0022 title=\u0022Ticks - advice on protection, prevention and removal\u0022\u003EFS120356 Ticks: Advice on prevention, protection and removal\u003C/a\u003E - Addition of further images and updated links to external resources.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/partyfiesta-tent-guidance-for-safe-use/\u0022 title=\u0022Party/fiesta tent guidance for safe use\u0022\u003EFS120344 Party tents\u003C/a\u003E - Additional information relating to the use in poor weather conditions.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/using-axe-and-saws-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022Using axe and saws safely\u0022\u003EFS315070 Using axes and saws safely\u003C/a\u003E - Update to the wording related to kneeling when using axes and saws.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/scout-knife-safety-guidance/\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Knife Safety Guidance\u0022\u003EFS120349 Knife skills safety advice\u003C/a\u003E - Updates to the external website links.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/how-to-use-a-chainsaw-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022How to use a chainsaw safely\u0022\u003EFS120350 Safe use of chainsaws\u003C/a\u003E - Additional information relating to the HSE guidance for managing trees following storms.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe following safety resources have been introduced to support camping and practical skills:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/storm-kettles/\u0022 title=\u0022Storm Kettles\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EFS120354 Storm Kettles\u003C/a\u003E - a new resource to support the safe use of storm kettles.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/petrol-stoves-and-lamps/\u0022 title=\u0022Petrol Stoves and Lamps\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EFS120355 Petrol Stoves and lamps\u003C/a\u003E - a new resource to support the safe use of petrol stoves and lamps.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/managing-menstrual-hygiene-on-camp/\u0022 title=\u0022Managing menstrual hygiene on camp\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EFS120357 Managing menstrual hygiene at camp\u003C/a\u003E - a resource to support members with managing menstrual hygiene during nights away activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERisk assessment examples:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/example-risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Example risk assessments\u0022\u003EParades\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"April 2022"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnderwater activities\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the ongoing review of activities we have completed and closed the following reviews with no updates made, resources have been updated to reflect this recent review.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/scuba-diving/\u0022 title=\u0022Scuba Diving\u0022\u003EFS120062 SCUBA Diving\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/scuba-diving/snorkelling/\u0022 title=\u0022Snorkelling\u0022\u003EFS120663 Snorkelling\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/swimming/\u0022 title=\u0022Swimming\u0022\u003EFS120620 Swimming\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/joint-activities-with-other-organisations-except-girlguiding/\u0022 title=\u0022Joint activities with other organisations - except Girlguiding\u0022\u003EFS120013 Joint activities with other organisations - except Girlguiding\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOar activities\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the ongoing review of activities we have completed and closed the following reviews with no updates made, resources have been updated to reflect this recent review.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/rowing/pulling-fixed-seat-rowing/\u0022 title=\u0022Pulling (Fixed Seat Rowing)\u0022\u003EFS120060 Pulling (Fixed Seat Rowing)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/rowing/\u0022 title=\u0022Rowing\u0022\u003EFS120661 Rowing and sculling\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStand Up Paddleboarding\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022rte-left\u0022 style=\u0022-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\u0022\u003ECorrection to Stand Up Paddleboarding guidance.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022rte-left\u0022 style=\u0022-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\u0022\u003EFollowing the activity updates published in January 2022, we\u2019ve made a correction to the information about how Stand Up Paddleboarding will be managed within Scouts. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/paddlesports/stand-up-paddleboarding/\u0022 title=\u0022Stand Up Paddleboarding\u0022\u003EStand up paddleboarding (FS120670)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Update to equivalent qualifications, activity ratios / group sizes and removal of surf category.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAssessment checklist for stand up paddleboarding (AC120954) -\u00A0Update to equivalent qualifications and removal of surf category.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/approved-assessors/county-assessors/\u0022 title=\u0022County Assessors\u0022\u003ECounty Assessor qualifications table\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to qualifications listed for stand up paddleboarding assessors.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/approved-assessors/\u0022 title=\u0022Approved Assessors\u0022\u003EExternal Assessor qualifications table\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to qualifications listed for stand up paddleboarding assessors.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003EPermit list\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 removal of surf category, this is covered within sea permits.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://compass.scouts.org.uk/\u0022\u003ECompass\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 removal of surf category for stand up paddleboarding within the assessor roles and permit options.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"March 2022"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERisk assessment\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew \u003C/strong\u003Eguidance to support line managers with \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/supporting-sections-to-deliver-safe-scouting-tips-for-line-managers/\u0022 title=\u0022Supporting Sections to deliver safe Scouting - Tips for Line Managers\u0022\u003Esupporting their sections in delivering safe Scouting\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003EUpdate to FS120000 Risk Assessment\u003C/a\u003E - no change to process, clarification of wording based on feedback from members.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003EUpdated risk assessment template form\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"February 2022"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing reviews of activities in 2021 we have made updates to a number of activities. Follow the links to access the updated rules or guidance, all linked content will be updated by 5pm on Monday 31st January and will be communicated to members in the 1\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C/sup\u003E Feb all member email.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBoats and waters:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9133-classification-of-waters/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.44 Classification of Waters\u0022\u003EPOR 9.44 Classifications of waters\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to reflect the change in title of British Canoeing.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9135-boats/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.46 Boats\u0022\u003EPOR 9.46 Boats\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated wording relating to the marine insurance provided by the Scouts.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9136-charter-vessels/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.47 Charter Vessels\u0022\u003EPOR 9.47 Charter vessels\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to remove reference to 9.9e (as this rule no longer exists) and to direct members to Unity for advice relating to insurance and agreements when chartering vessels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/general-water-activities/boat-checking/\u0022 title=\u0022Boat Checking\u0022\u003EBoat checking (FS120627)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to link to other relevant resources.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/general-water-activities/boat-checking/\u0022 title=\u0022Boat Checking\u0022\u003EBoat log (FS120157)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 \u003Cstrong\u003ENew resource\u003C/strong\u003E to help members track and monitor boats and associated equipment.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/general-water-activities/canal-and-river-licences/\u0022 title=\u0022Canal and River Licences\u0022\u003ECanal and river licences (FS120617)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated support regarding boat identification.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/general-water-activities/class-c-waters/\u0022 title=\u0022Class C Waters\u0022\u003EClass C waters (FS120623)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated support for members in defining class c waters.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/general-water-activities/water-safety-buoyancy-aids-and-lifejackets/\u0022 title=\u0022Water safety (buoyancy aids and life jackets)\u0022\u003EWater safety - buoyancy aids and life jackets (FS120603)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated content with support for members without permits in identifying which equipment is suitable for which activity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/general-water-activities/water-safety-waterborne-diseases-and-immersion/\u0022 title=\u0022Water safety (waterborne diseases and immersion)\u0022\u003EWater safety \u2013 immersion and disease (FS120629)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to simplify content and signpost to external sources of information where relevant.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClimbing insurance:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9123-climbing-and-abseiling/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.34 Climbing and Abseiling\u0022\u003EPOR 9.34 Climbing and Abseiling\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Update to 9.34g relating to insurance of climbing activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeneral rules and guidance relating to activities:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-91-all-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.1 Activity Rules \u2013 Application\u0022\u003EPOR 9.1 Activity rules \u2013 application\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Update to link to the Approving Activities Guidance for Commissioners (FS120015).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-92-nights-away/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.2 Preparations\u0022\u003EPOR 9.2 Preparations\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Update to 9.2a wording regarding responsibilities and recording of risk assessments.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9a-activities/#9.4\u0022 title=\u00229. Activities\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9.4\u0022\u003EPOR 9.4 Large Scale Events\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Update to confirm that this rule refers to adventurous activities as defined in 9.7 Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/7-emergency-procedures/rule-71-communication/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 7.1 Communication\u0022\u003EPOR 7.1 Communication\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Update to link to the In Touch resources.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/approving-activities-guidance-for-commissioners/\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Commissioners\u0022\u003ECommissioners guide to approving activities (FS120015)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to include reference to Squirrels and what happens if something changes during an activity. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHillwalking:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/hillwalking/\u0022 title=\u0022Hillwalking\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Hillwalking (AC120913)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to reflect changes in titles of the equivalent qualifications, national governing body title and ISBN for the technical publication.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/hillwalking/\u0022 title=\u0022Hillwalking\u0022\u003ESafety card (FS120077)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to reflect InTouch system.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/hillwalking/\u0022 title=\u0022Hillwalking\u0022\u003ERoute card (FS120049)\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updated to reflect InTouch system and contact phone numbers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.mountain-training.org/media/kkfk5m5c/mountain-training-scout-infographic_v7.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Mountain training scout infographic\u0022\u003EJoint Scout and Mountain Training hillwalking infographic\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updates to reflect the changes in branding and titles for qualifications.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMountain Training Skills Courses \u2013 Mountain Training have developed a range of skills courses which can be delivered and accessed by members of the Scouts. These courses do not directly feature in the management of hillwalking activities but can provide members with some of the skills required. 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updated to reflect recent industry changes\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/how-to-use-a-meth-burning-stove-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022How to use a meth burning stove safely\u0022\u003EMeths stoves guidance\u003C/a\u003E - additional carbon monoxide guidance\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESafe Scouting Premises Audit Tool\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA new resource to support premises owners and managers check they have all the relevant safety and safeguarding systems in place. 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Updated to reflect the changes in 2020 to the documenting of risk assessments.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"February 2021"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAlong with the changes listed below all safety resources and webpages have been migrated to \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying safe and safeguarding\u0022\u003EStaying safe and safeguarding.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated resource:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003ERisk Assessment (FS120000)\u003C/a\u003E - updates have been made to the guidance and support available to members with risk assessments.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/information-for-parents/keeping-children-and-young-people-safe/how-we-do-things-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022How we do things safely\u0022\u003ECheck out the full updates and the reasons for the changes\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/lone-working-within-scouting/\u0022 title=\u0022Lone working within Scouting\u0022\u003ELone working within Scouting (FS120341)\u003C/a\u003E - updated guidance to reflect changes to the guidance for commissioners on the approval of activities.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying Safe - Safety Checklist\u0022\u003ESafety Checklists\u003C/a\u003E - all updated to reflect changes to risk assessment and activity approval.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/cold-weather-and-winter-advice/\u0022\u003ECold weather and winter advice (FS120346)\u003C/a\u003E - new guidance to support leaders with keeping activities safe in the winter and cold weather.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/guidance-for-supervision-of-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for supervision of activities\u0022\u003ESupervision of activities (FS120339)\u003C/a\u003E - new guidance to support leaders with choosing appropriate supervision methods and developing supervision plans.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"August 2020"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew resource:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/maintenance-and-compliance/managing-water-risks-of-legionella/\u0022 title=\u0022Managing Water Risks of Legionella\u0022\u003EManaging Water Risks of Legionella (FS120351)\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E- this is a new set of guidance to support the management of water within Scout premises, specifically focused on the management of Legionella. A sample legionella management plan is available for download to be adapted locally.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/\u0022 title=\u0022Managing a safe Scout premises\u0022\u003EManaging a Safe scout premises (FS320010)\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E- updated to new brand, separate example risk assessment and compliance checklist, removal of duplicated information, improved signposting to other resources.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/maintenance-and-compliance/falls-from-height/\u0022 title=\u0022Falls from Height\u0022\u003EFalls from height (FS320009) - \u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/FS320009\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EChanged to web content and updated to include links to relevant sources of support information.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/managing-contractors-working-on-scout-premises/\u0022 title=\u0022Managing Contractors Working On Scout Premises\u0022\u003EManaging contractors working on a scout premises (FS320011)\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E- changed to web content and links to a sample contractor code of practice for adapting locally.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/maintenance-and-compliance/managing-asbestos/\u0022 title=\u0022Managing Asbestos\u0022\u003EManaging Asbestos (FS120352)\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E- this guidance has been updated in line with current industry practice, re-branded, and assigned a factsheet number. A sample asbestos management plan has been provided as a download to be adapted locally.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/fire-safety/\u0022 title=\u0022Fire safety\u0022\u003EManaging fire safety (FS320007)\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E- updated to make web content, removal of duplicated information and updating of links. A sample fire risk assessment, action summary and sample fire hazard check sheet have been provided as downloads to be adapted locally.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/how-to-use-a-chainsaw-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022How to use a chainsaw safely\u0022\u003EChainsaws (FS120350)\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/FS120350\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E- reviewed but no content updates. New factsheet number assigned.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/maintenance-and-compliance/tree-safety-guidelines/\u0022 title=\u0022Tree Safety Guidelines\u0022\u003ETree Safety Guidelines (FS320008)\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E- changed to web content with sample inspection form as download, updated information regarding responsibilities.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/communication-activities/pmr-private-mobile-radios/\u0022 title=\u0022PMR (Private Mobile Radios)\u0022\u003EPrivate Mobile Radios (PMR) (FS120503)\u003C/a\u003E - update to the frequencies listed in line with changes from Ofcom.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/20549/form-nan_apr-2023.doc\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Form NAN to download\u0022\u003EForm NAN\u003C/a\u003E - updates to detail regarding sharing of risk assessments in response to member feedback on April 2020 version.\u003Cbr\u003EThe nights away notification form (Form NAN) can also be attached to emails, or printed out and completed by hand. (It\u0027s recommended that you download and install the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Nunito\u002BSans\u0022\u003EScouts font\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;beforehand)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"June 2020"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/managing-free-time-activities-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022Managing Free Time Activities Safely\u0022\u003EManaging Free Time Activities Safely (FS120340)\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0- updated to include more guidance regarding young people being given free time during trips and outings.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/safety-practical-tips/\u0022 title=\u0022Safety Practical Tips\u0022\u003ESafety Practical Tips (FS320012)\u003C/a\u003E - updated content referring\u00A0to near miss and incident reporting and download changed to web content, with a downloadable example incident reporting form.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/using-gas-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022How to use a camp stove safely\u0022\u003ECamping Gas: Guidance on safe use of gas appliances (FS120347)\u003C/a\u003E-\u003Cbr\u003EUpdated format and branding, updated information about storage and transportation of gas.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/how-to-use-a-meth-burning-stove-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022How to use a meth burning stove safely\u0022\u003EMeths Stoves (FS120348)\u00A0\u003C/a\u003E- Updated formatting of content and download changed to web content.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/campsites-livestock-and-e-coli/\u0022 title=\u0022Avoiding ill health at camp\u0022\u003EAvoiding ill health at camp (FS120626)\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0- Updated to make web content and remove old branding, updated contact details for UK HQ.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/scout-knife-safety-guidance/\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Knife Safety Guidance\u0022\u003EScout knife safety guidance (FS120349)\u003C/a\u003E - updated to make web content and minor amendments to content.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/using-axe-and-saws-safely/\u0022 title=\u0022Using axe and saws safely\u0022\u003EUsing axes and saws safely (FS315070)\u003C/a\u003E - redirected to Scout Adventures content to remove duplication of information.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/guidance-for-food-safety/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for food safety\u0022\u003EGuidance for food safety (FS320003)\u003C/a\u003E - combined content with food safety at camp and updated to make web content, quick tips sheet available as download.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDeleted resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFS320004 Camp food safety - deleted and combined content with \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/keeping-safe-at-camp/guidance-for-food-safety/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for food safety\u0022\u003EGuidance for food safety (FS320003)\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"May 2020"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew resource:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/approving-activities-guidance-for-commissioners/\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Commissioners\u0022\u003EApproving Activities - Guidance for Commissioners (FS120015)\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0- a new resource to help Commissioners with setting up an approval process within their area.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022 title=\u0022InTouch\u0022\u003EInTouch (FS120075)\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0- updated guidance including maintaining contact with groups of young people whilst apart from leaders for parts of adult led activities.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/hillwalking/terrain-zero-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Terrain Zero Activities\u0022\u003ETerrain Zero Activities (FS120426)\u003C/a\u003E - updated guidance regarding the approval and supervision\u00A0of these activities.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/20549/form-nan_apr-2023.doc\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Form NAN to download\u0022\u003EForm NAN\u003C/a\u003E - updated requirements regarding the approval of the event and the documentation required by the Commissioner (or their designate) to inform this. \u003C/span\u003EThe nights away notification form (Form NAN) can also be attached to emails, or printed out and completed by hand. 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The relevant external qualification has also been updated on the surfing externally led pages of\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities\u0022\u003Escouts.org.uk/a-z.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"June 2019"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThese changes are effective from Tuesday 8th January 2019, resources may not be available until this date, when resources are available hyperlinks will be added below.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAerial Runways\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESince the last revision for the aerial runway code work has been progressing to find a suitable affordable alternative to some of the equipment referenced in the document. This work has been completed and more flexibility has been applied to the equipment required for the safe operation of aerial runways.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/roped-activities/aerial-runway-code/\u0022 title=\u0022Aerial runway code\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAerial Runway Code (FS120006)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updates to the equipment used for this activity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArchery\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFeedback received as part of the target sports start-up survey in autumn 2017 members identified some challenges with archery activities. These were all considered as part of the review which included consultation with the UK Technical Adviser for Archery and Archery GB. Following this research updates have been made to confirm the current situation of archery tag (and similar battle archery activities) not being permitted for members.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9111-archery/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.36 Archery\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.36 Archery\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;This rule is being updated to clarify that the activity of battle archery/ archery tag is not permitted for members to take part in due to it being shooting at other humans and with no external regulation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.67 Banned Activities\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.67 Banned Activities\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 This rule is being updated to clarify that the activity of battle archery/ archery tag is not permitted for members to take part in due to it being shooting at other humans and with no external regulation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/archery/\u0022 title=\u0022Archery\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EArchery (FS120406)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updates to add clarity to the existing definitions.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/archery/\u0022 title=\u0022Archery\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Archery (AC120953)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EThese updates are to update the branding, add data protection information and minor amendments to the criteria to better reflect the skills required to lead the activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/archery/archery-faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022Archery FAQ\u0027s\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EArchery FAQ\u0027s\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u2013 Updates based on feedback from pre-launch checks phase.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EArchery Logbook\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Updated to reflect the new brand.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFencing\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOver the past three years the Scouts have been working in partnership with British Fencing and in doing so have been promoting fencing more widely in Scouting. In addition British Fencing have been providing more training for leaders at accessible costs to help get more young people experiencing this activity. This work has highlighted that members wanted clearer direction on what was required when providing fencing activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9112-fencing/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.81 Fencing\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.81 Fencing\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;This rule is being introduced to ensure that members are using the standards of British Fencing when delivering these activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/fencing-faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022Fencing FAQ\u0027S\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFencing FAQ\u0027s\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Being introduced to support members. Through a partnership with British Fencing opportunities for leaders to gain training and qualifications to lead fencing will be highlighted.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst Aid\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA review of first aid provision within Scouting has been undertaken which has resulted in a task and finish group being established consisting of members with a variety of roles and backgrounds. This group has been working through a set of recommendations which are intended to improve the first aid provision within the Scouts. The first phase of outcomes from this work relates to the requirements for first aid in remote environments, and also the duration between members undertaking first aid training.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-97-adventurous-activities-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.7 Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.7 Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 This rule is being updated to better describe the activities considered to be remote and therefore require immediate access to someone with a higher level of first aid qualification.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.56 Nights Away Responsibilities\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.56 Nights Away Responsibilities\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 This rule is being updated to better describe the activities considered to be remote and therefore require immediate access to someone with a higher level of first aid qualification.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u00225. Reviewing Appointments\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Appointment Process 5 \u2013 Reviewing Appointments\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 This rule is being updated to require members to maintain a minimum of first response at all times following their first appointment review.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022First Aid Training FAQs\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFirst Aid FAQs\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 This is a new resource, developed following feedback from members during the project and the pre-launch checks phase.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA transition till 31 December 2020 has been provided to ensure that members have time to adapt to the new requirements. Work is ongoing to review the existing content of the First Response course and associated materials.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHigh Ropes\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing a series of incidents relating to a variety of high ropes activities it has been highlighted that more support is required for those approving the operating manuals for these activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/roped-activities/high-ropes-operating-manual/\u0022 title=\u0022High Ropes Operating Manual\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHigh Ropes operating manual (FS120429)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u2013 This new resource provides guidance for those developing and approving operating manuals for high ropes activities. This is not a template but some areas to consider when developing the document.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHome and Hosted Hospitality\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the summer of 2018 work was undertaken to review the processes relating to members travelling abroad following enquiries and feedback received from members, this specifically referred to the suitability and management of home and group hosted hospitality. A working group have reviewed existing processes against POR and have developed proposals which were agreed by the Operations Committee at their December meeting.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.64 Visits Abroad\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.64 Visits Abroad\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Due to significant challenges with undertaking appropriate vetting processes, in order to align this activity with our vetting and child protection policies, for host families in other countries it is agreed that POR be updated to clarify that UK members under the age of 18 must not participate in home hospitality experiences. Hosted hospitality, which takes place in group facilities rather than private homes, is allowed and encouraged to continue to provide members with more cultural experiences when visiting other countries.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.65 Visits to the United Kingdom\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.65 Visits to the United Kingdom\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Detailed work has been undertaken to find a suitable process and management system for continuing to offer Home Hospitality within the UK for International Scouts. Additionally, Hosted Hospitality is encouraged within the UK. In planning to host Home Hospitality within the UK, clear requirements have been developed to help leaders with providing as safe an experience as possible. The details of the requirements can be found in POR rule 9.65 Visits to the United Kingdom.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/top-awards/explorer-belt/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EExplorer Belt Resources\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 the Reach out and Explore and Helping them Reach out and Explore resource documents have both been updated to reflect the changes relating to home hospitality.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENew Resources:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/international-scouts-and-events/going-abroad-with-scouting/host-and-home-hospitality-guidance/\u0022 title=\u0022Host and Home Hospitality Guidance\u0022\u003EHome and Hosted Hospitality (FS120821)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u2013 A new resource has been developed to help those planning overseas travel wanting to include an element of hosting and also for those wishing to host within the UK.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/international-scouts-and-events/going-abroad-with-scouting/host-and-home-hospitality-guidance/home-and-host-hospitality-faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022Home and Host Hospitality FAQs\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHome and Hosted Hospitality FAQ\u0027s\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHorse Riding\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFeedback from members over the past few years suggested some improvements to support members in undertaking horse riding activities, mainly surrounding how to find a suitable provider. In addition it was noted that there was a need to align to the industry standard regarding helmets.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-91210-horse-riding-and-pony-trekking/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.70 Horse Riding and Pony Trekking\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.70 Horse Riding and Pony Trekking\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013This rule is being updated to reflect the current industry standards for the safe delivery of horse riding activities to members. In addition a requirement to wear helmets whilst riding is being introduced.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/horse-riding-faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022Horse Riding FAQ\u0027s\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHorse riding FAQ\u0027s\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Being introduced to support members.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELaser games\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the review of shooting some minor amendments were made to the wording of the Laser Games rule in order to be more consistent with other rules. This has no operational change for members.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9113-laser-games/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.40 Laser Games\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.40 Laser Games\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;This rule is being updated to add clarification.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/laser-games/\u0022 title=\u0022Laser Games\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELaser Games FAQ\u0027s\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Being introduced to support members.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/\u0022 title=\u0022Nights away and camping\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENights Away\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing consultation with members through a start-up survey which went out in autumn 2017 feedback highlighted the use of Nights Away Event Passports as the area where members needed most support, guidance has been developed. In addition updates have been highlighted following some incidents, this includes updates to the Assessment Checklist for a Nights Away Permit to be clear about the knowledge required of a permit holder relating to risks such as fire and carbon monoxide, also updates to branding and data protection, and also to rules relating to parents understanding of supervision requirements.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo be clearer about the responsibilities a Nights Away Permit holder has for ensuring that parents are made aware of the supervision arrangements for a nights away event.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.61 Nights Away Passports\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.61 Nights Away Event Passports\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;This rule is being updated to be clearer about the responsibilities a Nights Away Permit holder has for ensuring that parents are made aware of the supervision arrangements for a nights away event. In addition wording is being clarified to confirm that an Event Passport cannot be used when adults are present, including Scout Network Members on joint activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Nights away permit scheme\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAssessment Checklist for a Nights Away Permit (AC120990)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;to be clearer about the knowledge required relating to Carbon Monoxide. Also update to the new brand and to include data protection statements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Nights away permit scheme\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENights Away Permit Application Form\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Updates to branding and the addition of data protection information.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-permit-scheme/the-nights-away-event-passport-guidance/\u0022 title=\u0022The nights away event passport guidance\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGuidance for Event Passports (FS120805)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 Guidance has been developed to assist with understanding of how Nights Away Event Passports should be used with Scouts and Explorer Scouts.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPaddlesports\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing the introduction of a new range of qualifications by British Canoeing a review of the paddlesports permit scheme documentation and how this relates to the new BC qualifications was undertaken. This was done in partnership with the Coaching Team at British Canoeing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003Eis an activity not endorsed by British Canoeing and in consultation with those who hold Canoe Surf permits this is not an activity undertaken within Scouting. Kayak Surf remains. Compass has also been updated to reflect this.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/adventurous-activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAdventurous Activity Permit List\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u2013 Update to remove Canoe Surf as an option, this is an activity not endorsed by British Canoeing and in consultation with those who hold Canoe Surf permits this is not an activity undertaken within Scouting. Kayak Surf remains. Compass has also been updated to reflect this.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/approved-assessors/\u0022 title=\u0022Approved Assessors\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EExternal Assessor Qualifications List\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Update to all paddlesport assessor qualifications. Anyone holding old qualifications needs to translate these with British Canoeing and must hold the equivalent or higher as referenced in this document.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/paddlesports/bell-boating/\u0022 title=\u0022Bell Boating\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Bell Boating (AC120901)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u2013 Update to the new brand and to include data protection statements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/paddlesports/canoeing/\u0022 title=\u0022Canoeing\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAssessment Checklist for Canoeing (AC120902)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Update to the new brand and to include data protection statements. Also update to the equivalent qualifications, personal paddling ability and safety ability.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/paddlesports/kayaking/\u0022 title=\u0022Kayaking\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAssessment Checklist for Kayaking (AC120919)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Update to the new brand and to include data protection statements. Also update to the equivalent qualifications, personal paddling ability and safety ability.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/paddlesports/white-water-rafting/\u0022 title=\u0022White Water Rafting\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAssessment Checklist for White Water Rafting (AC120944)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Update to the new brand and to include data protection statements. Update to the new brand and to include data protection statements. Also update to the equivalent qualifications.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/paddlesports/rafting-traditional/\u0022 title=\u0022Rafting (traditional)\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Rafting (Traditional) (AC120950)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Update to the new brand and to include data protection statements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Resources:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/scouts/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British canoeing paddlesports\u0022\u003EPaddlesports infographic\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u2013 British Canoeing have developed an infographic to demonstrate the links between Scout permits and their coaching scheme.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPaintballing\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFeedback from the target sports review identified a few additional FAQs required to support paintballing activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/paintballing-faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022Paintballing FAQ\u0027s\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPaintballing FAQ\u0027s\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u2013 updated to reflect feedback from this review.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShooting\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe key feedback from members regarding shooting related to the complexity of the existing rules and guidance, with requests to simplify the information and also include more content relating to regional laws. Based on this the rules have been re-written to help with understanding, grouping them into categories and also including the regional law variations. In support of this the guidance has also been updated.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9115-shooting/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.37 Shooting\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.37 Shooting\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013 \u003C/span\u003EThis rule has been restructured to add clarity; making it easier to understand which rules apply to which types of activity. In addition updates have been made to\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ereference the regional laws relating the use, transportation and storage of air guns.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/shooting/\u0022 title=\u0022Shooting\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShooting (FS120004)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u2013 Updates referring to types of shooting and qualifications, additional guidance relating to crossbow activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/12018/example-shooting-permission-form-jan-19.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Shooting permission form\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShooting permission form\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013 \u003C/span\u003EUpdated to reflect the new brand and include data protection information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/shooting/shooting-faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022Shooting FAQs\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShooting FAQ\u0027s\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u2013 updated based on feedback from members as part of this review.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETomahawk Throwing\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA call for feedback from members relating to target sports prior to the start of this review identified that although axe throwing was embedding as an activity within Scouting there were some challenges with the language used and some of the guidance. Based on this the name of this activity has been changed to Tomahawk Throwing and updates have been made to the guidance which supports the activity.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-9116-tomahawk-throwing/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.38 Tomahawk Throwing\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.38 Tomahawk Throwing\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;This rule is being updated to clarify the terminology used to describe this activity, with the name changing from axe throwing to tomahawk throwing and angels to small hawks. This update has no operational change to the activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/tomahawk-throwing/\u0022 title=\u0022Tomahawk Throwing\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETomahawk Throwing (FS120011)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u2013 This has been updated to reflect some changes to the terminology used and also to remove the reference to what type of clothing is required and reference this back to the activity risk assessment. Updates are also relating to the suggested range layout and training requirements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/tomahawk-throwing/faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022FAQ\u0027s\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETomahawk Throwing FAQ\u0027s\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u2013 Updates based on questions asked as part of the review process.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETrampoline Parks\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing the introduction of a British Standard for trampoline parks work has been undertaken with the International Association of Trampoline Parks. This resulted in a proposal for the introduction of a rule which would have confirmed which parks members could operate at. Following feedback from members during the pre-launch checks phase of this review further research was undertaken which resulted in the proposal rule being revoked and more robust guidance put in place.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/trampolining/\u0022 title=\u0022Trampolining\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETrampolining (FS120425)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2013 This guidance has been updated to reflect some more current advice on how to find a suitable trampoline park and how to safely manage this activity.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVisits Abroad\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA review of processes at UK Headquarters has resulted in a change to the way in which Visits Abroad information is shared with UK HQ. The new system requires the ACC International (or equivalent) to add the key information from the VA Form onto an online form which is accessible to UK HQ. In addition the Visits Abroad Form has been updated to include new branding and data protection information.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Resources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.64 Visits Abroad\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERule 9.64 Visits Abroad\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u2013 This rule is being updated to provide a digital solution to the HQ notification element of the Visits Abroad process. Updates have been made to some terminology.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/11904/visit-abroad-form.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Visits abroad form\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EVisits Abroad Form\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u2013\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;Updates to reflect the revised process for HQ notification, updated branding and inclusion of data protection information.\u003Cspan\u003E Find out more in the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/international-scouts-and-events/going-abroad-with-scouting/the-process-and-planning-for-your-trip/the-visits-abroad-process/\u0022 title=\u0022The Visits Abroad Process\u0022\u003EVisits Abroad process\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERebranded/data protection updates to forms\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAll other activity forms and assessment checklists have been updated to present in the new brand and provide data protection information.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/underground-activities/caving/\u0022 title=\u0022Caving\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAssessment Checklist for Caving (AC120946)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/roped-activities/climbing-and-abseiling/\u0022 title=\u0022Climbing and Abseiling\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Climbing and Abseiling (\u003Cspan\u003EAC120905)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/sailing-activities/dinghy-sailing/\u0022 title=\u0022Dinghy Sailing\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Dinghy Sailing (\u003Cspan\u003EAC120911)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/dragon-boating/\u0022 title=\u0022Dragon Boating\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Dragon Boating (AC120912)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/hillwalking/\u0022 title=\u0022Hillwalking\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Hillwalking (\u003Cspan\u003EAC120913)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/air-activities/hovercrafting/\u0022 title=\u0022Hovercrafting\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Hovercrafting (\u003Cspan\u003EAC120903)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/12576/ac120917-ice-climbing-jan-19.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Ice Climbing\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Ice Climbing (\u003Cspan\u003EAC120917)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/sailing-activities/keelboating/\u0022 title=\u0022Keelboating\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Keelboating (AC120951)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/kitesurfing/\u0022 title=\u0022Kitesurfing\u0022\u003EAssessment Checklist for Kitesurfing (\u003Cspan\u003EAC120949)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/underground-activities/mine-exploration/\u0022 title=\u0022Mine 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