Avon Scouts Adult Training

Module 11
Administration (Section Leaders)  - Section Leaders and Supporters

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Description The records and procedures necessary to effectively administer a Section.

 

 

Required by

Section Leader

Section Supporters

 

 

Relevant to

Section Leaders

Assistant Leaders

Section Supporters

Section Assistants

 

 

 

Learning methods available

Course

One to one

Small group

Workbook

 

 

Aim  To cover the records and procedures necessary for the effective administration of the Section (including personal and financial records, insurance issues and accident/ emergency procedures).

 

 

Topics that this module covers are

Record Keeping

Financial procedures

Insurance for the Section

Accident reporting procedures

 

 

 

This means

Keeping accurate records about Section members.

Handling the finances according to the rules of the Scout Association and the law.

Maintaining records in the manner required by the law.

Understanding the insurance arrangements for Section activities.

 

 

 

Questions

Do you know what records must be kept about Section members and why?

Do you know how Section finances must be handled, what the rules are for Section finances and the reporting required to the Group Treasurer?

Do you know what records must be kept about accidents?

Do you know how the Data Protection Act affects record keeping in the Section?

 

 

 

To validate this module the learner will need to complete two of the following

Provide evidence that you follow procedures in keeping records.

Describe The Scout Association’s insurance cover for adults and young people.

Demonstrate accurate and appropriate maintenance of records for your Section.

Outline the financial responsibilities and procedures of your Section and Group, Unit or Network.

Out line the provisions of the Data Protection Act as they affect record keeping in your Section.

Explain the benefit of and method s for effective communication with parents and other members of the Group council, District Council etc.

Any other ideas, subject to agreement with Training Adviser.

 

 

 

 

Note :-  The information on this page has been copied from the new Adult Training publications, the Adult’s Personal File and the Training Adviser’s guide.  The suggestion list of questions that a Training Advisers may use to Validate a module has not been include from the training adviser’s guide.

 

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Module 11
Administration (Section Leaders)  - Section Leaders and Supporters

 

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