{"subTitle":"The Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme is an internal assessment scheme designed to make sure that all those leading adventurous activities for young people within Scouting have the skills, experience and personal suitability to do so.","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120100\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW242657503 BCX8\u0022\u003E(Published August 2026 \u2013 replacing October 2024)\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW98602851 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003EAdventurous activities are a key, fun and inspiring part of Scouts. From a young person getting their first experience of being afloat in a canoe to a trekking expedition through the peaks of Nepal, they provide valuable experiences, lessons and memories for all of those involved. Our role is to make sure the young people get the opportunities for these positive experiences in a safe and fun environment.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003EAn adventurous activity permit allows Scouts volunteers to lead that activity for young people within the Scouts. It shows the young people and their parents that you have the necessary skills and experience to be able to lead these important activities. Details of which activities are classed as adventurous can be found in \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9a-activities/9a7-adventurous-activities-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u00229a.7 Adventurous activities permit scheme\u0022\u003EPOR chapter 9\u003C/a\u003E. It is designed to be as flexible as possible, while at the same time providing a robust checking process for those leading these activities, but a permit is required to lead that activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW3057173 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW3057173 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe adventurous activity permit scheme is a national scheme, managed locally, so when you have a permit it will allow you to lead the activity for young people from any District or County. Each permit can be tailored to the level that your skills, experience and requirements justify, meaning that restrictions may be placed on such matters as areas, venues or facilities. 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From a young person getting their first experience of being afloat in a canoe to a trekking expedition through the peaks of Nepal, they provide valuable experiences, lessons and memories for all of those involved. Our role is to make sure the young people get the opportunities for these positive experiences in a safe and fun environment.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW222242725 BCX8\u0022\u003EAn adventurous activity permit allows\u202FScouts volunteers\u202Fto lead that activity for young people within\u202Fthe\u202FScouts. It shows the young people and their parents that you have the necessary skills and experience to be able to lead these important activities. 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Once their disclosure status shows as Disclosure Issued, they can then re-apply for their permit on the membership system. 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It should be based on the relevant assessment checklist and should contain no surprises for the applicant.\u202F\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe three key phases of an assessment are:\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003EReview the application (including any qualifications or experience) and discuss with the applicant their experience and expectations.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003EConduct the assessment in a constructive manner allowing sufficient time for recovery from errors and to provide ongoing feedback\u202F\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003EEnd of assessment debrief and discussion of recommendations.\u202F\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW144242284 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe assessment checklist provides the syllabus to work against. There is room after each assessment area to tick it off as completed.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW127144611 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW127144611 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW127144611 BCX8\u0022\u003EThere are a number of methods to assess the applicant\u2019s competence level. 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Full details on the limits of supervision can be found in the specific activity pages.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW41081678 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW41081678 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41081678 BCX8\u0022\u003ETo gain a supervisory permit an applicant should have (or be being assessed for) a leadership permit to the same or higher level. In addition to this, they should be experienced within the activity, and knowledgeable and mature enough to put in place suitable checks to make sure participants are suitably trained, equipped and monitored in the vicinity of the activity.\u202F\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW41081678 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW41081678 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW41081678 BCX8\u0022\u003EAssessment for a supervisory permit will normally be more theoretical using discussion of various scenarios, although observation of management skills may also be used.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Assessing supervision"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW27708277 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW168270209 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW168270209 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW168270209 BCX8\u0022\u003EAfter assessing an applicant, the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW168270209 BCX8\u0022\u003EActivity A\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW168270209 BCX8\u0022\u003Essessor will decide on a recommendation for the appropriate level of permit they believe relates to the applicant\u2019s technical skills. 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If they are external to the Scouts it is important that they include you\u2019re their name and contact detail so they can be contacted by the\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW168270209 BCX8\u0022\u003E Lead Volunteer/\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW168270209 BCX8\u0022\u003E permit approver if required.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"The recommendation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe process to assess an under 18 for a permit is done outside of My Membership (some variations do apply, please check \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9a-activities/9a7-adventurous-activities-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u00229a.7 Adventurous activities permit scheme\u0022\u003EPOR9a.7.1.8\u003C/a\u003E for more information). The assessment checklist should be filled in and stored locally until the applicant turns 18, once 18 the applicant should then re-apply for the permit on the membership system. The need for an in-person assessment is subject to the decision of the Activity Assessor. (Some variations may apply, please read \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9a-activities/9a7-adventurous-activities-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u00229a.7 Adventurous activities permit scheme\u0022\u003EPOR9a.7.1.8\u003C/a\u003E for full information.)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003ESafeguarding\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F\u2013\u202FIt is important that any assessments take into consideration safeguarding and the yellow card in particular ensuring that any face-to-face meetings or assessments happen within safeguarding rules.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003EWays of communicating\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u202F\u2013 When an assessor is working with a young person, they may have to tailor their process to accommodate the age of the young person, including adjusting how they ask questions and how they ask the young person to demonstrate their skills. It may be appropriate to have \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003Ea Team Member from the Young Persons Section \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW145602594 BCX8\u0022\u003Epresent for any meetings/assessments also to help them feel comfortable.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Assessing under 18\u0027s"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW225520192 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003EThere are three ways you can find an assessor:\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn your County\u202F\u003C/strong\u003E\u2013 Counties appoint a number of Assessors for the activities within the permit scheme. It might be that they run assessment courses, or they might deal with individual applicants as they apply. Speak to your programme team to find out whether your County has a\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003En Activity\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E Assessor and how you can make contact with them.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom another County\u003C/strong\u003E\u202F\u2013 The adventurous activity permit scheme is a national scheme, so it makes no difference which County you are assessed by. You can find assessment courses running in other Counties by searching local websites. You can also search for an assessor anywhere in the UK within the membership system.\u202F\u202F\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExternal assessors\u003C/strong\u003E\u202F\u2013 If you cannot find \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003Ean Activity\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW170919792 BCX8\u0022\u003E Assessor to assess you, it is possible to use an external assessor such as a commercial provider. 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