Adult’s Personal File - For Managers and Supporters

Sep 23, 2026

Adult’s Personal File for Managers and Supporters is a guide introducing The Scouts’ Adult Training Scheme. It explains key contacts involved in adult training, provides an introduction to adult training, and supports learners in creating a personal learning plan. The document structures learning through module pages covering essential topics such as safety, safeguarding, GDPR, leadership and management training, validation areas, and independent learning. Appendices include useful resources, a personal learning plan template, a validation record, and recommended learning pathways.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages105

Reading Time37 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

Letter from the Chief Scout

PART 1: Key Contacts for Training

PART 2: Introduction to Adult Training

PART 3: Creating Your Personal Learning Plan

PART 4: Module Pages

Appendix 1: Useful Resources

Appendix 2: Personal Learning Plan Template

Appendix 3: Manager and Supporter Validation Record

Appendix 4: Recommended Learning for Leadership and Management Training

Adult’s Personal File For Managers and Supporters Contents Contents 2 Letter from the Chief Scout 5 PART 1: Key Contacts for Training 6 PART 2: Introduction to Adult Training 7 PART 3: Creating Your Personal Learning Plan 13 PART 4: Module Pages 26 Personal Learning Plan (02) 27 Essential Information (01) 28 Safety 29 Safeguarding 30 Trustee Introduction 31 General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 32 Tools for the Role (Managers and Supporters) (04) 34 Delivering a Quality Programme (12A) 38 The Fundamentals of Scouting (05) 41 Scouting for All (07) 44 Administration (11) 46 First Aid (10) 48 INDEPENDENT LEARNING 50 SKILLS COURSES 59 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING VALIDATION AREAS 61 Managing Time and Personal Skills 61 Achieving Results 63 Providing Direction 66 Working with People 68 Enabling Change 72 Using Resources 74 Safety for Managers and Supporters 77 Running Safe Activities (17) 81 International (19) 84 Facilitating (28) 88 Presenting (29) 89 Supporting Local Learning (30) 90 Planning a Learning Experience (31) 92 Planning a Learning Provision (33) 93 Managing a Learning Provision (34) 94 Mentoring and Coaching (39) 95 APPENDIX 1: Useful Resources 96 APPENDIX 2: Personal Learning Plan Template 97 APPENDIX 3: Manager and Supporter Validation Record 100 APPENDIX 4: Recommended Learning for Leadership and Management Training 103 Editor’s note Although in some parts of the British Isles Scout Counties are known as Areas or Islands – and in one case Bailiwick – for ease of reading this publication simply refers to County/ Counties. In Scotland thereis no direct equivalent to County or Area, and Scouting is organised into Districts and Regions, each with distinct responsibilities. Some County functions are the responsibility of Scottish Regions, while others lie with Scottish Districts. The focus of responsibility is outlined in Scottish Variations from POR. The equivalent role to County Training Manager in Scotland is the Assistant Regional Commissioner (Adult Training) . For ease of reading this document refers to County Training Manager, except where there is a practical difference between the two roles, in which case this is indicated. The term Training Manager is used to refer to those in The Scouts who are responsible for managing training provision, including: County/Area Training Manager, Local Training Manager, Assistant Regional Commissioner (Adult Training) Scotland and Assistant District Commissioner (Adult Training) Scotland. Again, for ease of reading, all adults taking part in the Training Scheme are referred to as learners. A note on the order of modules within this document Please note the deliberate order of the modules which are listed within this document. The modules have been put into groups to assist learners and Training Advisers to identify and prioritise learning whilst still allowing flexibility based on individual learning needs. We note the importance of Delivering a Quality Programme (12A) and have therefore prioritised this module above others in the Training for All Appointments group. The module numbers are indicated in brackets at the end of the title to help track the modules on Compass and match them to existing documents. Letter from the Chief Scout Thank you for volunteering your time to Scouting. You have joined the most successful youth movement the world has ever seen, with a rich history and a bright future. Since Lord Baden-Powell founded the Scout Movement in 1907 it’s gone from strength to strength, growing and developing into the global Movement we know today. Scouting remains as relevant to the young people of the 21st century as we have been to those of the past. As adults in Scouting, whatever our role, we all have the responsibility of supporting young people in their personal development, encouraging them to actively engage with their community and empowering t

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Adult’s Personal File for managers and supporters?

It introduces The Scouts’ Adult Training Scheme and helps adults understand how training supports personal development. It also guides learners in creating and tracking their personal learning plan.

Who are the key people involved in adult training according to the guide?

The guide identifies contacts such as the Training Adviser, line manager, and Training Manager. It also points learners to the Scout Information Centre for additional questions.

What topics are covered in the module pages?

Module pages include essential information like Safety and Safeguarding, trustee introduction, GDPR, and tools for managers and supporters. They also cover delivering quality programmes, independent learning, skills courses, and leadership and management validation areas.

Sep 23, 2026

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