http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ ScoutBase UK - The official Members Website of The Scout Association. The website includes information to support Leaders and other adults working within The Scout Association, including rules, factsheets, badge requirements, forms, general information... en-gb baggy@scoutbase.org.uk Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/info/sb-link-sm.gif http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ 130 25 Go to ScoutBase UK Information about 2009 camps updated http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/programme/ukcamps/index.htm Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Development Grants Board has made funding available towards the cost of activity permit assessment courses and associated travel costs. County Assessors can also now get funding towards travel costs of their assessment courses in addition to the course costs that have been available for a number of years. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/assessment/funding.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 There is currently a review of the Home Contact system taking place, which has put together a consultation document that you can find here. We would welcome thoughts and comments on this, from anyone who wishes to do so, by 31st October 2008. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/homecontact.pdf Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 International Penpal lists updated http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/programme/links/index.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The National Activities Team are organising two workshops for County Assessors this autumn, one for Assessors of land activities and one for water activities. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/assessment/workshop.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Project Leader for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award is looking to recruit a volunteer project him to assist them with the delivery of his project. The role involves developing resources which Leaders can use to better support the provision of the Award within Scouting as well as supporting the provision of the Awards modular training framework. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/volunteer.htm Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Project Leader for Supporting Leaders within Activities is looking to recruit a volunteer project team to assist him with the delivery of his project. The role involves developing resources which Leaders can use to better support the provision of Activities within Scouting. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/volunteer.htm Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Updated links added http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/programme/links/index.htm Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 June edition of Far and Wide available http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/uk/bga/index.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The UK Commissioner for Programme and the UK Adviser for Activities are looking to recruit a volunteer project leader to support County Assessors in their role. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/volunteer.htm Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Photograph of new International Commissioner http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/news/index.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Updated lists of International Links added http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/programme/links/index.htm Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The UK Commissioner for Programme and the UK Adviser for Activities are looking to recruit a volunteer project leader to support the recent changes to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award training framework. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/volunteer.htm Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100 April 2008 Edition of Faw and Wide uploaded http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/uk/bga/index.htm Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Balanced Programme Checkers added, available to download for free with new zones. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/6to25/beaver/programme/index.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Balanced Programme Checkers added, available to download for free. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/6to25/cub/programme/index.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Balanced Programme Checkers added, available to download for free. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/6to25/scout/programme/index.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show is back to the NEC in Birmingham from 14th - 16th March, and as ever we have special deals on tickets for members of The Scout Association: http://www.scout.org.uk/outdoorsshow/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 February 2008 Edition of Global Team News added http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/team/support.htm Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Far and Wide Issue 77 uploaded http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/uk/bga/index.htm Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Updated Russia Country Support Pack added http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/going/visits/index.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 To help support County Activity Assessors in their role, the National Activities Team are running a number of Activity Assessor Workshops. These days are designed to provide technical updates and support to Assessors in carrying out assessments for Adventurous Activity Permits, as well as providing opportunities for peer support and networking. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/assessment/workshop.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 To help support Nights Away Advisers in their role, the National Activities Team are running a number of Nights Away Advisers Workshops. These days are designed to provide support to NAAs in carrying out assessments for Nights Away Permits as well as providing opportunities for peer support and networking. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/assessment/workshop.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 downloadable version of Visit Abroad Report Back form added http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/going/visits/index.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 There is now a web based version of the Prohibited and Restricted Camping Directory. http://www.scouts.org.uk/aboutus/activities/campsites/ Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Minor updates and housekeeping http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/news/index.htm Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Updates to reflect revision to 6 to 25 programme including renaming of Group Awards to Partnership Awards. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/global/groupawards/index.htm Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 British Groups Abroad 2007 Annual Report added http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/uk/bga/index.htm Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Issue 76 of "Far & Wide" the newsletter of British Groups Abroad uploaded http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/uk/bga/index.htm Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Latest requests for links added http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/programme/links/index.htm Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 The National Activities Team is recruiting active volunteers to take on the role of UK Technical Adviser for a number of different activities. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/volunteer.htm Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Following a review of how successfully the Nights Away Permit Scheme has been implemented and is running, here are details of a few updates to make it more effective, efficient and easy to use. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/nightsaway/naps.htm Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Glenmore Lodge is offering free training and assessment courses in; Summer ML, Winter ML, Trail Cycle Leader and Mountain Bike Leader for leaders involved in the voluntary sector. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/assessment/training.htm Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Added Information Assistant role to Vacancies page. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/index.htm Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Communications Officer http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/oth-jobs.htm Fri, 6 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 The May 2007 edition of Activities News is now available on ScoutBase UK. It is full of ideas and opportunities for activities, and can be viewed as a full pdf or a printer friendly non graphic version. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/news/anews/index.htm Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 latest issue of Far & Wide added http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/uk/bga/index.htm Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Details of the third edition of "The Yellow Card" - Young People First - Child Protection - A code of good practice have been added to the website. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/child-protection/index.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 We are looking to employ a highly motivated Manager to work within our Programme and Development Team. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/index.htm Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Field Development Officer: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire & Avon position available. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/index.htm Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The 2007 Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show is taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from Friday 16th March to Sunday 18th March. Once again you can join us at this show with special ticket offers for Members of The Scout Association. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/direct/events/outdoorsshow.htm Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 New jobs advertised: 4x Activity Centre Instructors at Gilwell, plus Front of House Assistant and Baden-Powell House. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/index.htm Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 The November 2006 edition of Activities News is now available on ScoutBase UK. It is full of ideas and opportunities for activities, and can be viewed as a full pdf or a printer friendly non graphic version. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/news/anews/index.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 International Essentials is useful information for anyone involved in delivering the Global Programme. The document has recently been updated by the International Core Team and is available as a series of pdf files. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/team/essentials.htm Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 October 2006 sees an update the Activity Badge requirements, with a selection of new badges for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/index.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100 The National Activities Team will be running two workshops supporting the Duke of Edinburgh's award within Scouting in 2007. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/assessment/workshop.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100 A consultation document on the implementation of the Nights Away Permit Scheme is now available to view. All comments and thoughts are welcome to the Activities Office by 31st October 2006. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/nightsaway/index.htm Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Information about the following volunteer vacancies: Chief Commissioner of England and UK Commissioners for Adult Support and Programme http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/jobs/volunteer.htm Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100 The National Activities Team have announced the dates for four Activity Assessor Forums. The four forums cover: Sail and Power Boats, Paddlesports, Hillwalking and Climbing, and Caving. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/assessment/workshop.htm Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Funding is now available towards the professional fees for use of Technical Advisers when running Activity Assessor Forums. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/assessment.htm Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100