Learning for Roles

Training LogoWe are here to offer you the best learning experience during your Scouting career and we have a dedicated team available to help you deliver the best possible experience for the Scouts in your care, whatever their age... and that includes you too!

For on-line learning modules, there is some accessibility advice at the following link to information provided by HQ about the different tools and options available to you - see Making Digital Accessibility a Priority | Blog | Scouts

Learning about Scouting & Mandatory Courses

Almost ALL volunteers in Scouting need to complete some form of training - now called 'Learning'.

Changes that have been made as part of Transformation (Nov 2024) means that a lot is available on-line to complete at your convenience and normally within 1 months of your appointment.  These learning packages are now accessible via your OWN ACCOUNT via the New Scouts membership system and will be highlighted when you login.

The mandatory subjects covered are Who We Area & What We Do, Safety, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Creating Inclusion. Where appropriate, other modules 'Leading Scout Volunteers, Delivering a Great Programme and Being a Trustee in Scouts will be in your account according to your role.  First Aid is required for some  roles.  

You can find out more how learning has been changed and what to do about 'Growing Roots' and 'Branching Out' at the following link - Learning | Scouts

 

Suffolk Learning News - Latest

The Team are now use the 'BookWhen' system for their courses - the link is : Suffolk Scouts Training Courses.
Some specific courses may be highlighted below for information.
 
Please Note the courses are removed from BookWhen a week before the start date to do the required administration.
 
The Learning Team can be contacted via their main contact page here - Learning Team.
 
Updates will be posted as and when advised. For all course see above BookWhen link.
  • April 23 - Online Course - Module 19 - International
  • May 18 - Module 9 - Working with Adults
  • May 18 - Module 16 - Introduction to Residential Activities
  • May 24 & 25 - NSRA - Air Rifle Tutor

 

 Manager & Supporter Courses

The County Supporters of the Nights Away Permit Scheme (SNAPS) are currently (Nov 2024) as follows

  •     Alison Barber - Lowestoft, Waveney Valley
  •     Richard Chaston - Deben, Orwell & Wolsey
  •     Steve Challis - Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket

who are available to help with any queries or to help you find an assessor if you are having problems getting an assessment done.

Managers and Supporters Skills Courses

These courses are run in the East of England Region by the Regional Team using County resources on a rotational basis.  Please note that you can attend any course across the Region, it doesn't have to be just in Suffolk!

Please check on the booking link below for latest information. 

The East of England Region use one booking system for Managers and Supporters - use this link to book on courses and check for updates.