Training
Our award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouting as our young people.
Scouting’s quality depends on its volunteers and our volunteers depend on Scouting to teach them the skills they need.
Our training scheme was recognised with a National Training Award from UK Skills. It is one of the reasons why we have managed to increase our volunteer numbers over the past few years, against the national trend.
The training scheme for new leaders is in a modular format and for the majority of leaders will consist of 18 stand alone modules.
You will need to complete the first 3 modules within 4 months of joining but the remainder can be completed in any order you wish within the next 3 years.
There are various different ways in which you can complete the required training for the modules – some can be done on line, some as workbooks, all as formal courses or as a one to one session with a trainer.
We take into account the experiences you have gained through life and work, which can mean that you do not have to complete the training part of every module.
Once you have completed the training you will need to carry out some tasks and or discuss the module with a trainer in order to validate it and show that fully you understand what the module was about.
All leaders will have access to an Adult Personal File, which explains the contents of each module and what is needed to validate it.
You can download an Adult Personal File from
https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=23,223
Once you have had all 18 modules validated you will be awarded your Wood Badge as an acknowledgement that you have completed your formal training as a leader.
Certain modules such as First Aid, Safeguarding, and On Going Safety will need to be renewed on either a 3 or 5 yearly basis.
The training is not onerous nor over scholarly, but can be fun and a chance to meet other leaders from other groups and to exchange ideas, and there will be plenty of experienced leaders who will be available to help you.
2022 Training Courses
| Module | Date | Venue | |
| Scouting Essentials (5, 8, 9, 14 & Part 11) | Fundamentals, Skills Leadership, Working with Adults, Supporting Young People, Administration (Part) | Saturday 12th February 9.30am to 4.00pm | 1st Wallington |
| Scouting Essentials (5, 8, 9, 14 & Part 11) | Fundamentals, Skills Leadership, Working with Adults, Supporting Young People, Administration (Part) | Sunday 15 May
9.30am to 4.00pm |
29th Croydon
|
| Scouting Essentials (5, 8, 9, 14 & Part 11) | Fundamentals, Skills Leadership, Working with Adults, Supporting Young People, Administration (Part) | Saturday 24 September
9.30am to 4.00pm |
1st Lower Morden
|
| Module 7 | Scouting For All | Wednesday 2 February 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Zoom |
| Module 12 A & B | Programme Planning | Saturday 5 March
All day |
Sutton DHQ? |
| Module 12 A & B | Programme Planning | Sunday 23 October
All day |
1st Croydon
|
| Module 13 | Growing The Section | Sunday 13 March 1.00pm to 4.00pm | 22nd Wimbledon |
| Module 13 | Growing The Section | Sunday 16 October 1.00pm to 4.00pm | 1st Wallington
|
| Module 14/15 | Promoting Positive Behaviour | Sunday 8 May AM | 2nd Tolworth
|
| Module 14/15 | Promoting Positive Behaviour | Saturday 12 November AM | 22nd Wimbledon
|
| Outdoor Scouting (16, 17 and Part 11) | Intro Residential Experiances, Running Safe Activities, Administration (Part) | Saturday 18 June | Bears Wood |
| Outdoor Scouting 16, 17 and Part 11 | Intro Residential Experiances, Running Safe Activities, Administration (Part) | Sunday 20 November | 1st Wallington |
| Module 18 | Practical Skills | Saturday 26 March | 4th Worcester Park |
| Module 19 | International | Sunday 13 March AM | 22nd Wimbledon |
| Module 19 | International | Sunday 16 October AM | 1st Wallington
|
| Module 38 | Nights Away Permit (Not Part Woodbadge) | 2 April (all day) and 6-8 May | Sutton DHQ/Boidier Hurst |
Booking Link: Training Calendar | Greater London South West (glswscouts.org.uk)
