Home and Hosted Hospitality (Note relevant to those supervising / undertaking Explorer Belt) (POR 9.64f)
UK Members including Members of the British Scouting Overseas under the age of 18 may only take part in group based hosted hospitality experiences (i.e. using group accommodation not private homes), they must not participate in home based hospitality experiences….
Visits Aboard (rules updated Jan 2018)
Usual permit scheme is still relevant depending on the type of Nights Away event being held. All visits abroad must be approved by the DC. A form VA must be submitted to the ACC(International) prior to the event. The VA…
First Aid Provision (updated Jan 2019) (POR 9.56d)
All groups undertaking a nights away event must have immediate access to someone who has a current First Aid qualification, minimum First Response. The level of First Aid competence required for each event will be determined by the event risk assessment. However a…
Nights Away Passports (POR 9.61)
A Scout or Explorer who wishes to lead a camping or residential event can do by being issued with an Event Passport. An Event Passport is only valid for that particular event and is issued by a Nights Away permit…
Family Camps
Key rules to remember: Permit holder is responsible for the overall camp and must ensure that all Scout rules are followed regardless of the presence of parents, carers and other adults. A parent / carer permission form must be completed…
Beaver Residential Events
Since January 2015, there has been no restriction on the number of nights for a Beaver residential, and Beavers are allowed to sleep out under canvas on a campsite subject to risk assessment, as all activities. Changes to the rules…
District Team Notification (POR 9.57m)
The relevant home Commissioner (or their nominee) must be notified before any nights away event takes place. It is best practice for at least seven days’ notice to be given; The notification must include all the information required in the…
Permit Issue
The permit is issued by the DC on the recommendation of the DNAA. If a permit is “down graded” the Permit Holder can always apply ‘mid-term’ to upgrade to a higher level once they have planned/run an appropriate event.
Categories of Permit
When applying / renewing a permit, the permit is issued to the applicant and is not Section / Group / District specific – a permit holder can “run” a camp for any section, albeit if outside their ‘usual’ section should…
