{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETaking part in adventurous activities while in new and different countries can bring an exciting new element to Scouting. \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are some details and guidance on how to do this, we\u0027ve got guidance on visiting Kandersteg International Scout Centre, how to manage adventurous activities when abroad and links to the relevant rules in \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/\u0022 title=\u0022POR Rule Book\u0022\u003EPOR.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you need further support with your plans get in touch with your Programme Team who should be able to help or find someone who can.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EFrequently asked questions\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EClassifications are defined in the same way outside the UK as they are within. The permit holder should be able to define the waters when you arrive or before you go based on prior knowledge of the area.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How do we know the classification of waters abroad?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThere is no central point for finding a local activity provider abroad, but best to make the most of your networks and contacts so ask around with the host association, your accommodation provider or any local scout contacts you have.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Where can I go to find instructors when abroad?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhen using external providers, you need to take reasonable steps to ensure that the provider is suitably qualified to deliver the activity. This should be through them holding formal qualifications from a national governing body or similar, and the qualification should be at an equivalent level to the qualification that would be needed to run the activity in the UK.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThere is no direct comparison of qualifications from organisations in different countries, so you will need to find as much information as possible about the qualifications held from the provider you are looking to use and your Programme Team should be able to help you compare this with the standards required in the UK.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How do I know that an instructor is qualified when abroad?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes, our rules allow activities to be planned and led by the host scouts whilst following their rules. Any activities which are banned for our members applies to anywhere in the world. 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There is a requirement to complete the Visits Abroad process. 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