ADULTS IN SCOUTING
Leaders and Assistants
Leaders and supporters
Leaders
Leaders, assistants and helpers in all sections are the people who make Scouting happen for young people. Though your first line of support lies in your District, the Region is also available to offer advice and assistance. The Info section contains useful material and more links.
News for Leaders
How long have you been a leader?
If it is between 1 and 5 years, are you due to have a quiet talk with your GSL or manager about your work and how we can support you? We know that some people have never had a review. We also know that most people work better if they have, from time to time, the...
Deadline Approaching for Mandatory GDPR Training
Following the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in May 2018, Scout HQ introduced a new mandatory training module on the subject. While new volunteers have this module automatically added to the Getting Started set of modules they need to...
Leslie Sell Charitable Trust
The Leslie Sell Charitable Trust provides financial assistance to the Scouting and Guiding movement through small grants to Groups in the UK to help with the cost of making repairs, or purchasing sundry items of equipment. It also assists groups and individuals for UK...
A Scouting Welcome for Tattoo Visitors
Tourists visiting this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo received a good Scottish welcome from a team of Explorer Scouts and Adult members who volunteered to sell programmes and merchandise to the international visitors attending the world famous event at Edinburgh...
Recognise Member’s Contribution in Awards
Do you know someone who deserves a special THANK YOU? by Margery Naylor, Regional Commissioner If you do, please recommend them for an award. There is a range of awards in Scouting and I can assist you to make an application for someone who has made a real...
AGM and Annual Review 2018
The Annual Review and Annual General Meeting is to be held on Wednesday 10 October 2018 at Queen Margaret University, University Drive, Musselburgh, Edinburgh EH21 6UU. The Annual General Meeting will start at 7:00pm followed by the Annual Review. Refreshments will...
Environmental project for Explorers
Take part in an international study Looking for a programme idea? Your Explorer Unit could take part in a study of environmental attitudes and behaviour, run by Athina Georgiou Shippi, a PhD student at Edinburgh University. She will visit your Explorer Unit and get...
Non Member Children Insurance
Insurance cover for children (under 18 years old) who are not Members of The Scout Association, but who attend, or take part in, weekly meetings or events. Continue Reading Non Member Children Insurance
Regional Explorer Camp 14-16 Sep
Sign up for the camp, which includes a visit to M&D’s Theme Park. Continue Reading Regional Explorer Camp 14-16 Sep
Manage free time safely
This new Factsheet offers advice, relevant to all Scouting activities, on how to avoid incidents. Continue Reading Manage free time safely
SHQ Grants
A new Scouts Scotland Grants Programme with quick and easy applications Continue Reading SHQ Grants
In Touch
Are you keeping in touch? Do you know about the InTouch system? New guidance is available. Continue Reading In Touch
Making an impact
The 2018 Census shows that Scouting is growing in strength and numbers in our Region. Research show adults report high levels of satisfaction. Let’s encourage others to join us so we can support even more young people and make even more of an impact. Continue Reading Making an impact
New logo consultation
New logo for SES Scouts Message from Martin Elliot, Deputy Regional Commissioner Thank you to all who took part in our consultation on a new Regional logo. We have now received clarification that local variations to the logo are not permitted, which means that Logo 1...
What happens now with GDPR
GDPR is live – What now? By the time that you read this, the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will have come into effect and now governs how all Scout Groups, Districts and Regions process personal data. Hopefully this will not come as a surprise to you...