{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EA key part of the activity permit scheme lies with the Lead Volunteers, normally District Lead Volunteers but also the County lead Volunteers for those with County roles. As a general rule Lead Volunteers are unlikely to be activities practitioners, so they will need support through their part of the scheme.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Lead Volunteer / Permit Approver role starts when they receive a recommendation via the membership system (or for those under 18\u0027s via the assessment form)\u0026nbsp;with a recommendation from an Assessor. At this point, they have a checklist of things to do listed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe key points you need to make sure Lead Volunteers / Permit Approvers are aware of are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EThey know where to find guidance relating to the Permit Scheme relevant to them\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EThey\u0027re aware that they can\u2019t grant anyone a permit without a recommendation from an Assessor (this must be though the membership system).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EThat they need to grant (though the membership system for over 18s) or sign (the assessment check sheet for those under 18s) for every permit.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EThat any restrictions they place on a permit need to be justified to the applicant and can\u2019t be blanket restrictions for all permits they grant. This is a combination of the restrictions from each restrictions box on the membership system or the form. They can\u2019t ignore any restrictions recommended by the assessor.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003ESupporting evidence for the recommendation is attached to the recommendation.\u0026nbsp; As a minimum, this includes the assessment check sheet.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EThat all permits must have an expiry date that is no further than five years away.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EThat all permits issued to those under 18 must check all pages and sections of the Assessment check sheet have been completed and a copy of the fully completed given to the permit holder.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAs well as from yourself they can find support through resources such as.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003ECounty Programme Team\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EA-Z of Activities\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003EPermit approver learning\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFrom November 2024 all adult permits must be applied for and approved via the membership system. As this is a national scheme there must be national records held on who holds a permit. This also allows Counties etc. to see what permit holders there are in their area and allows UKHQ to easily contact them with updates etc. should the need arise. This is the definitive record of what permits have been granted, so if it is not recorded on the membership system then the permit does not exist.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/\u0022\u003EGrants and funds for your local group\u003C/a\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\u003EAdventurous activity permit scheme - approved assessors\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022file:///C:/%7blocalLink:umb:/media/5aa19970d63d4cfa8d8c49ff994f3333%7d\u0022 title=\u0022Activity Assessors Qualification Table October 2024\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/recruiting-and-managing-volunteers/\u0022\u003EManaging Volunteers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022file:///C:/%7blocalLink:umb:/document/7c5838c71dbf49e1a8a2a3a389caeeec%7d\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Commissioners\u0022\u003EApproving Activities - Guidance for Lead Volunteers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022file:///C:/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/moderation/\u0022 title=\u0022Moderation\u0022\u003EAdventurous Activity Permit Scheme \u2013 Moderation\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \u0027Aptos\u0027,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-umbraco-core.azurewebsites.net/media/00lodnyp/external-assessor-guidance-october-2024.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022External Assessor Guidance, October 2024\u0022\u003EGuidance for External Assessors\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Associated reading","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/activity-permit-scheme/manager-of-the-activity-permit-scheme-maps/managing-adventurous-activities/2-supporting-those-applying-for-permits-and-facilitating-opportunities-for-them/","title":"2. 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