National Volunteer vacancies
Information about the following volunteer vacancies: Chief Commissioner of England and UK Commissioners for Adult Support and Programme

National Activity Assessor Forums
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.

Assessor Forum - Technical Adviser Funding
Funding is now available towards the professional fees for use of Technical Advisers when running Activity Assessor Forums.

National Volunteer Vacancy - Project Leader Supporting Assessors
Following the launch of the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme, a volunteer Project Leader is being sought to co-ordinate the required work for nationally run forums and workshops.

Nights Away Advisers Forums
Two new dates (4th and 5th Nov 2006) have been announced for Nights Away Advisers Forums. These forums will aim to provide support and advice for NAAs in carrying out their role as well as providing an opportunity for networking and encouraging peer support.

Scouting magazine - your views wanted
Scouting magazine belongs to all adults in Scouting. It is intended to meet the needs of Members of the Movement, providing inspiring articles, practical support and up to date information. To help us keep the magazine relevant and interesting, we would be grateful if you could fill in this short online questionnaire.

Beaver Scouts : Support for Adults in the Beaver Scout Section
Section updated to include tools for those supporting Colony Leadership Teams locally.

Beaver Scouts : Communication and Consultation Meeting Information / Support Tools
Documents distributed at Regional Communication and Consultation Beaver Scout panel meetings now available online. Follow the link from the Beaver Scout news pages.

Reunion 2007 booking system now online
The Reunion 57 tour will be three days (two nights) in duration, and based at a University college in Cambridge. Tours will run from 27 July until 7 August and are each limited to 200 people. Online booking is now open.

National Conference - Towards 2012 - A Strategy for Scouting - Recruit and Retain
A National Conference for all adults in Scouting will take place at Warwick University on 23/24 September 2006. With a strong focus on adult recruitment and retention, as well as our 2012 vision, the conference will offer practical workshops, inspirational guest speakers and opportunities for sharing best practice. The aim is encourage us all to reflect on how we can use 2007 as a year to achieve real growth for Scouting. Online booking is now available.

Beaver Scouts Sleepovers: Your Views Sought
Your views are essential, whether you do or do not currently run Sleepovers, and there are a number of ways by which you can get involved. Find out by visiting the Beaver Scout news page.

Programme Support : International : Camps in UK
March 2006 Edition of International Opportunities added

Gifts For Peace
Information on the Gifts for Peace project

Policy Organisations and Rules : Janurary 2006
The latest version of Policy, Organisation and Rules has now been placed on ScoutBase UK. The main changes in rules are in Chapters 3 - ratios of adults to young people in the Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop; plus changes of wording due to the move from Activities Authorisations to Permits.

Programme : Beaver Scouts : Beaver Scout Sleepovers
Updated information and support for running your Beaver Scout Sleepovers

Programme : Beaver Scouts : Starting a Beaver Scout Colony
Updated information and support for starting a Beaver Scout Colony

Programme : Beaver Scouts : Focusing on Support
A copy of the National Commissioner (Beaver Scouts) Support Team Work Focus is now available to download.

Programme Support : International : Camps in UK
January International Opportunities added

Programme Support : International : Links Scheme
Details of Overseas Members requesting links with UK Scouts updated

Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show 2006
Details of the Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show 2006 and special ticket deals for Members of The Scout Association.

Programme Support : International : Links Scheme
Details of people requesting Links as of 1st Jan 2006 added

Programme Support : International : International Opportunities
Details of 8th Central European Jamboree added

Beaver Scouts : Creative Thinkers Wanted for the Beaver Scout Section
The National Commissioner for Beaver Scouts, Peter Oliver, is currently interested in hearing from anyone who might be able / willing to support the work of the Beaver Scout section, across the UK. Click to find out more!

New Look for ScoutBase UK
We are pleased to announce the new look ScoutBase UK. It has been three years since the last redesign of the website. The new design has allowed for improvement in accessibility, usability and printer friendliness. Using CSS the pages now not only look better on screen, but crisper and cleaner when printed (the navigation is removed).

Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme
A new Permit Scheme has been launched to replace the authorisation scheme for adventurous activities. This has been as a result of two years of consultation with a large number of people within the Movement and with external organisations. The Permit Scheme aims to unblock barriers to applications, provides checklists for Applicants and Assessors to work to, and gives flexibility by allowing restrictive Permits. The focus on technical competence will be at the assessment stage and recognises that training can be obtained through different methods, including experience. To ensure that we have a robust scheme, clearer guidelines are set out for responsible Commissioners who grant the Permit, and standards have been set for Assessors. Each Area/County can implement the scheme as soon as they are ready to do so, but no later than September 2007.

Programme Support : International : National News and Support
Information of Workshop to discuss Partnerships with the Arab Region added.

Programme Support : International : Links Scheme
International Links details updated to reflect outstanding requests as at 1st December 2005

Activities News - Edition 8 - November 2005
The November 2005 edition of Activities News is now available online in both pdf and html formats.

Programme Support : International : National News and Support
Details of Annual ACCI meet at Basingstoke added

Programme Support : International : National News and Support
Details of "Together for Peace" an opportunity for Scout Network members to visit Saudi Arabia in February 2006 added.

Programme : Beaver Scouts : News from the National Commissioner for Beaver Scouts
News added! Would you like to get involved in supporting Beaver Scouts across the UK? Volunteer opportunities available.

Programme Support : International : Links Scheme
November 2005 version of International Links added

Programme Support : International : Scouting and the Asian Earthquake
Text of a letter sent from the UKSA to the Pakistan Scout Association in reference to the Asian Earthquake.

Programme Support : International : Camps in UK
October Edition of International Opportunities uploaded

Programme Support : International : Links Scheme
International Links details updated

Programme : Beaver Scouts
Beaver Scout section of ScoutBase updated to provide more info on the Section and additional support. More updates to come soon!

Programme Support : International : Camps in UK
July Edition of International Opportunities uploaded.

Nights Away Permit Scheme - Your Views Sought
Going to camp or a residential experience is a fundamental part of what Scouting offers young people. The Nights Away Permit Scheme (NAPS) that was first introduced in 2003 has now been operational in every County and Area since September 2004. We are now seeking the views of every member of the Movement on how successfully this has been implemented and whether there is anything they would like to see changed in the scheme to make it any easier or more effective to use.

Programme Support : International : Global Explorer
Details of the Global Explorer scheme for international camps added.

Urban Outdoors Street Entertainment - Resource Now Available
This free downloadable resource looks at different ideas for creative activities in an urban environment.

Programme Support : International : National News and Support
Details of Hajj added

National Activity Adviser (Staged Performances)
We are currently looking to fill the voluntary role of National Activity Adviser for Staged Performances.

Programme Support : International : Visits abroad
Information for International Scouts Travelling to Ireland - a pack produced by Scouting Ireland added.

New Chubb 'Design a Christmas card competition' launched
Chubb Fire has launched a great new competition, hot on the heels of the success of their 'Fire Safety Poster Competition' in February. The 'Design a Christmas Card 2005 Competition' offers Groups the chance to win some fantastic prizes, and the winning entry will even be made into the Chubb Fire Christmas card 2005!

Activity Resources - Survival Simulator
The Survival Simulator, as used at the Outdoors Show, has now been updated for use with your young people.

One Day Activity Form
To ease its use, the One Day Activity Form has been made available as a word document to download.

National Centre Website
Whether you want to go climbing up crags in Cumbria, karting in Kent, or even book a conference in the capital, you now only need to visit the one place ... the NEW National Centres Website.

Programme Support : International : Links Scheme
Page updated with latest requests for links.

Programme Support : International : Camps in UK
Details of UK Camps added and latest version of International Opportunities added.

Programme Support : International : International Opportunities
Details of International Camps abroad added and latest version of International Opportunities added.