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They reviewed how Permits are used and assessed across the whole of UK Scouts.\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003EOur UK Adventure Team, made up of volunteer specialists across many different\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eadventurous activities,\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0are\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0now leading on a project to consider the reviews, make recommendations for changes to our Permit Scheme and overseeing the delivery\u003C/span\u003E.\u00A0\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003EThe projects will also be supported by\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Evolunteers and staff from the Safety, Programme and Volunteer teams.\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003EFindings from the reviews\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003EOverall, the reviews found that both our Adventurous Activities and Nights Away Permit Schemes work well\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0and\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ewe\u2019re\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0able to continue to offer a safe programme under our current schemes.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003EHowever, they have recommended some improvements\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0which\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eimpact\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0the following areas\u003C/span\u003E:\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe consistency of learning delivery\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAssessment of Adventurous Activities and Nights Away Permit Holders\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGuidance and support available for Permit Assessors and Approvers\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOngoing learning opportunities for Permit Holders and Assessors\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003EThere are no\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eplans\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0to publish the full reports\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Edue to the\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0technical nature of the content,\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ethough summaries may be available\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eat a later date, once the scope of work has been agreed.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003ENext steps\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe reports from the reviews and the proposed project structure\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0have been reviewed by the UK Scouts Safety Committee, and plans are now being developed\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eby our UK Adventure Team\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eto help all volunteers navigate our Permit Schemes \u2013 providing improved and consistent learning and assessment across the UK.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW200598407 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0also reviewing some wider safety work\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Earound risk, categories of activities\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0and the\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eclassification of\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ethe\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eenvironments,\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eterrain\u003Cspan\u003E and water where our activities take place. 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