INDOOR / BASIC LEADERS SKILLS
The following list is a list of
skills that you may have picked up with your time in the Scout movement. Some of
the skills are quite specific to the Scouts and even to a particular section.
Some of the skills are relevant to daily life as well.
This is a combined list of skills leaders have - for all the sections in a Scout
group. You might not have them all
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Understand the Scout Association's Policy to safeguard the welfare of all members |
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Understand authorisation procedures and qualifications which are necessary before undertaking activities |
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Be aware of the Scout Associations rules applying to adventurous activities |
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Be aware of the appropriate procedures if an accident occurs |
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Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the safety and welfare precautions required whilst on an outing / expedition |
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Understand the benefits of close contacts with parents |
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Understand how parents can be informed of Scouting activities |
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Understand the importance of involving parents |
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Know, Understand and accept the your sections Law (if appropriate) and Promise |
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Understand the and accept Aims of the Scout movement and have a general knowledge of its history |
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Describe a going up ceremony and investiture. Discuss the purpose and methods of an inspection (if appropriate) |
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Be aware of the Policy, Organisation and Rules |
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Know the Scout salute, Handshake and motto, and why and when to use them |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the Scout Groups Safety Policy |
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Be able to identify any hazards in the Scout headquarters |
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Demonstrate a knowledge of the whereabouts of any emergency equipment, the main fuse box and gas and water stop taps of the headquarters |
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Obtain a recognised First Aid Certificate within a year of appointment |
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Demonstrate an awareness of the different forms of special needs that may be encountered |
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Understand the rules appertaining to your sections visits, outings, camps and Holidays |
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Know, Understand and accept the Joey Mob Motto |
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Be able to lead a Joey Mob opening and Closing ceremony |
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State the value of story telling to a child of Joey Scout age and understand when to use story telling to the best effect |
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Be able to lead a Cub Scout Pack opening and Closing ceremony, incorporating Prayers, the Grand Howl, Flag break and down where appropriate |
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Have read the Story of Mowgli's entry into the pack |
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Be able to tie 6 knots and know when to use them correctly |
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Know the 16 point of a compass |
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Know and understand the reason for contour lines and demonstrate the use of a 6 figure grid reference |
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Demonstrate a knowledge of tracking signs and identify when to use to best advantage |
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Know how to start and end meeting correctly, incorporating opening and closing ceremonies, prayers with flag break and flag down where appropriate |
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Indoor Games |
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Handicrafts |
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Puppets |
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Painting |
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Mime and Drama |
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Music |
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Singing |
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Simple Maps |
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Good Turns |
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Home Safety |
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Non Cooking Cooking |
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Water Activities |
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Nature |
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Knowledge of the training Scheme for the Section |
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First Aid Kits |
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Route Planning |
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Young people forums (Sixers meetings, Troop council etc..) |
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Training e.g. Sixers, PL's etc... |
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Training Aids |
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Other Award Schemes (Duke of Edinburgh etc..) |
These are a few skills, some are obvious, some sound silly, but they are all
developed in the Scouts and will help you in later life