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
Update on Bonaly
Update on interim staffing arrangements from John Cannon, Regional Chair Continue Reading Update on Bonaly
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...
May at Longcraig
May 2018 at Longcraig – Been and Gone! After the particularly cold, prolonged and snowy winter the first month of Longcraig activity has on average been blessed with spring like weather much of the month. The Met Office people think May 2018 may be the warmest on...
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...
Managing your section – OSM survey
Help to manage your section effectively The Regional Leadership Team wants to assist section leaders to use a good way of managing the complex details about the young people in their section. We know that an electronic tool called Online Scout Manager is widely used...
Outdoor Centre Manager
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Outdoor Centre Manager? We need an experienced and enthusiastic Centre Manager for our Bonaly Outdoor Centre! Could you be the right person for us? Or do you know someone who could assist us develop the services we offer at the...
Volunteering at The Tattoo 2018
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and confident Explorer Scouts and Leaders. Continue Reading Volunteering at The Tattoo 2018
District Commissioner for Midlothian
Wanted - District Commissioner for Midlothian We now need a brilliant volunteer manager to take Scouting forward in Midlothian. As District Commissioner you will offer support to Scout Groups, while helping open new ones. You will manage adults, setting objectives and...