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This can be done through a variety of methods which this guidance explores.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW261757028 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW261757028 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW261757028 BCX8\u0022\u003EIt\u0027s important that there is oversight of the programmes and activities being undertaken with each District to ensure that members are delivering high quality and safe scouting. As the District Lead Volunteer, you are responsible for ensuring that all activities are approved, but this doesn\u2019t have to be down to you knowing about everything going on across your District on every occasion.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EOptions for approval\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW163778425 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003EG\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003ELV\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E and 14-24 TL should have sight of their section programmes and be clear on what they need to highlight or flag to you.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003EYou may choose to want to know more about certain activities, this could include where activities are away from the normal meeting place, with an external provider or using an activity permit.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003EYou may put in place a system that allows those leading adventurous activities using their permits to only notify their \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003EG\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003ELV\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E or 14-24 TL, given you have already granted them the permit.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003EConsider who needs to approve activities on class C waters, in Terrain Zero or where there are specific rules but not permits.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003EFor nights away and visits abroad there is a structured approval process outlined in POR, with forms in place to support the notification and approval process. There may be elements of these processes that you need others in the District to assist with, make sure you document that and make it clear what their role in the process is.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003EYou should also consider how approval will work if things change, such as a change in activity during a nights away activity or a last-minute change during a section meeting. You need to be clear with members on what they need to do when plans change so they don\u2019t get caught out on not having things approved, but also keeping things practical and so that activities can continue.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115319033 BCX8\u0022\u003ESome examples of how you might structure this approval process are given below, these are only examples, and it is down to you to make the decisions based on your local situation.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/qxgdupjl/two-scouts-trying-crate-stacking.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"Two Scouts in blue helmets hold on to each other and laugh while crate stacking.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EDocument and communicate the systems\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11754670 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW11754670 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW11754670 BCX8\u0022\u003EWhichever system you put in place make sure you document it and then communicate it to all involved. 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Keep up to date with updates from HQ and revise your local system if this is required.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW268052476 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW268052476 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268052476 BCX8\u0022\u003EWhen you are new in role as a \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW268052476 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268052476 BCX8\u0022\u003ED\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW268052476 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268052476 BCX8\u0022\u003ELV\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW268052476 BCX8\u0022\u003E don\u2019t feel you have to stick with what\u2019s gone before, you need to assure yourself that the process you have in place is robust and works.\u202F\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/s23kn24v/a-scout-smiling-on-a-raft.jpg","width":6000,"height":4000,"altText":"A young person wearing a life jacket and helmet sits on a raft in the water.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EExamples\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are two examples of how you might structure this approval process. 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approving the activity to take place: shooting, air activities, motor sports.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167555445 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW167555445 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW167555445 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Strong\u0022\u003E7. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW167555445 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022example\u0022\u003EFor activities and events involving only adults \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW167555445 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW167555445 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022example\u0022\u003E(\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW167555445 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW167555445 BCX8\u0022 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