Authorising Activities in Wyre District
POR (rule 9.1b) states that “the District Commissioner is responsible for approving all activities for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
This will usually be by means of an informal system agreed between the District Commissioner and each Group Scout Leader or District Explorer Scout Commissioner”.
This documents the delegated responsibilities for authorising activities under POR Rule 9.1b in Wyre District:
- Group Scout Leaders are responsible for authorising all activities that take place in Squirrel, Beaver, Cub and Scout sections in their Group (with the exception of those mentioned elsewhere in this document). Group Scout Leaders will need to see and consider every section’s programme. Section ADCs are required to have visibility of every section’s programme to ensure that good practice can be shared across the district.
- The District Explorer Scout Commissioner is responsible for authorising all activities that take place in Explorer Scout Units in the District (with the exception of those mentioned elsewhere in this document). The District Explorer Scout Commissioner will need to see and consider every Unit’s programme.
- The District Scout Network Commissioner is responsible for authorising all activities that take place in Scout Network in the District (with the exception of those mentioned elsewhere in this document).
- If, in any instance, a Group Scout Leader or the District Explorer Scout Commissioner is unsure whether to authorise a particular activity, they must discuss it with the District Commissioner.
- Where an activity is covered within the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme and led by a member of the District holding the relevant permit, the GSL / DESC (see points 1 and 2)and the ADC Adventurous Activities must be aware of the activity taking place on each occasion. If using a permit holder from outside the District the DC must be informed.
- All Nights Away and Visits Abroad1will be approved directly by the District Commissioner.
- The following activities must be notified to the District Commissioner who will seek appropriate advice on suitability ahead of approving the activity to take place: Shooting, Air Activities, Motor Sports, Trampolining, Water Activities (Class C Waters).
- For activities and events involving only adults (Adult Only Nights Away Rule 9.57m iv, and Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities Rule 9.8) the District Commissioner must be notified of the activity taking place.
Approval of activities will be discussed at least annually at each District Team/GSL meeting to ensure that everyone is comfortable with the process outlined above and applying consistency, also providing an opportunity for the system to be reviewed and amended as appropriate.
Useful References The Scouts –Activities:https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities
Version History Version Date Change
0.1 04/09/21Initial draft for discussion by District Team & GSLs
0.2 06/11/21Updated draft shared with District Executive Committee