{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW138892653 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW138892653 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138892653 BCX8\u0022\u003EAny permit can be restricted to personalise it to the level an applicant is at, or wishes their permit to be limited to. This allows an applicant to lead their activity within certain parameters.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW138892653 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW138892653 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138892653 BCX8\u0022\u003EThey can then gain further experience, which could lead to a less restrictive permit in future, should they wish to get one. This is rather than not allowing them any permit, and thus not giving them any opportunity to gain experience leading groups until they have the skills to gain an unrestricted permit.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"What are restrictive permits?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW36905100 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW36905100 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW36905100 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe permit scheme is solely for those operating in Scouting, and permits can be issued to restrict the activity to certain areas. NGB Awards, typically, apply across the UK.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW36905100 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW36905100 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW36905100 BCX8\u0022\u003EConversely, the possession of an NGB Award does not mean that a person is suitable to work with young people, hence the checks that need to be made by the responsible Lead Volunteer / Permit Approver\u2013 including the fact that we have certain activity-specific rules. We do, however, suggest that the training schemes offered by those accredited by NGBs are good places to learn skills.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Is the permit scheme compatible with National Governing Body Awards?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW139731118 BCX8\u0022\u003EDetails of all funding available from headquarters to support activities can be found in the activities funding pages.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What training and assessment funding is available from headquarters?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\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\u003ERead the guidance on First Aid and First Response.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"There are so many first aid qualifications issued by different bodies. What help is there available to understand what is compatible?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW116459835 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW116459835 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW116459835 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe actual need is to have accessible first aid cover for the activity, rather than attaching that requirement to the permit holder. So, for example, that cover could be provided by a second adult in a walking group or be shore-based for water activities.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW116459835 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW116459835 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW116459835 BCX8\u0022\u003EFor young people working remotely, for example on expeditions, it is the young people that need to be trained in first aid, rather than attaching that requirement to a supervisor who is not immediately to hand.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Why does the permit holder not need to have a valid first aid qualification?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW192486516 BCX8\u0022\u003EYes, there is no minimum age to hold a permit, whether personal, leadership or supervisory. Perhaps the most typical example is where expeditions are being conducted. However, in these circumstances, the responsible Lead Volunteer/ Permit Approver may place restrictions on time, requiring perhaps that a responsible adult conducts daily visual checks on progress.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can a young person hold a permit?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW24021934 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe adventurous activity permit scheme covers only those activities defined as adventurous. Shooting is not defined as adventurous and therefore it does not come under the permit scheme. Shooting does however still have rules to make sure those leading it do so safely.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why isn\u0027t shooting included within the permit scheme?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW249462283 BCX8\u0022\u003EModule 25 is included to make sure all Activity Assessors have the necessary soft skills, as well as technical skills, to be able to carry out effective assessments. It is specifically written to be appropriate for Activity Assessors. Validation is done by carrying out one assessment, with a workbook available for those requiring support and learning opportunities beforehand. A Learning Assessor (who might well be another county assessor) will be available to provide support and confirm validation.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"As an assessor, what do I have to do to complete Module 25 - Assessing Learning (Activity Assessors)?"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EPersonal activity permits\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW85039895 BCX8\u0022\u003EPersonal activity permits are a type of permit that recognises a young person\u2019s ability to safely take part in an adventurous activity without the need for supervision from others.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What are personal activity permits?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW7975908 BCX8\u0022\u003EA leadership or supervisory permit allows you to lead an activity for other people. A personal permit only allows you to carry out the activity for yourself, not to lead anyone else. So, you can only take part in the activity with others holding personal activity permits.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How are they different to leadership or supervisory permits?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW154998433 BCX8\u0022\u003ENo. A nights away passport is given by a nights away permit holder to a young person for a single event. A personal activity permit can only be granted by a Lead Volunteer or Permit Approver on the recommendation of an Activity Assessor (the same way as leadership and supervisory permits) and lasts for up to a maximum of five years.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Does this work in the same way as nights away passports?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW203071885 BCX8\u0022\u003EThere is no minimum age to gain a permit (as there isn\u2019t for leadership and supervisory permits). It is based on the technical skills and personal suitability of the individual.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Is there a minimum age?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW39751248 BCX8\u0022\u003EPersonal permits have no use once someone is 18 as they then come under the rules of adult groups in adventurous activities.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Is there a maximum age?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW236404676 BCX8\u0022\u003EAssessors will assess candidates in the same way that they would for leadership and supervisory permits. There are specific assessment checklists for them to use for personal permits.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How does it affect Assessors?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW231237204 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe Lead Volunteers role is the same as when granting leadership or supervisory permits, with the exception that applicants don\u2019t need checking for safety and safeguarding(training, internal checks etc).\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How does it affect Lead Volunteers? "},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW225985063 BCX8\u0022\u003ESome activities (eg white water rafting, dragon boating) require someone to be in charge of the craft and others on board. This naturally goes against the idea of a personal activity permit holder only being responsible for themselves, not for others, so it is not possible to get a personal permit for these activities.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why aren\u2019t all adventurous activities included?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW109494694 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe first aid requirement is the same as for all adventurous activities. So, there is no requirement for the permit holder to hold a first aid qualification, but there does need to be first aid available at the appropriate level whenever the activity takes place.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Is first aid required?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW214617453 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe activities covered by the adventurous activity permit scheme remain the same. There is no need to get a personal activity permit for activities that you wouldn\u2019t have needed a permit holder for before (eg class C waters, terrain 0, archery etc).\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What activities does this cover?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW224777494 BCX8\u0022\u003EA personal activity permit allows you to take part in an activity with others holding a personal activity permit.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What does a personal activity permit allow you to do?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW210769888 BCX8\u0022\u003EA personal activity permit doesn\u2019t allow you to lead an activity for others or take part in an activity with others who don\u2019t hold a personal activity permit.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What doesn\u2019t a personal activity permit allow you to do?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/grants-from-ukhq/\u0022\u003EFind out more about funding and grants.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Is there funding available to support gaining personal permits?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144476345 BCX8\u0022\u003ENo. The adult groups in adventurous activities rule (rule 9.8) does not apply when under 18\u0027s are present. The permit scheme (rule 9.7) must apply, and this does not allow the use of personal permits when adults are present. The group could be covered by a supervisory permit holder or a member of the group (under or over 18) holding the relevant leadership permit. 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