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Permit Scheme
A new Permit Scheme has been launched to replace the authorisation scheme for adventurous activities.
This has been as a result of two years of consultation with a large number of people within the Movement and with external organisations. The Permit Scheme aims to unblock barriers to applications, provides checklists for Applicants and Assessors to work to, and gives flexibility by allowing restrictive Permits. The focus on technical competence will be at the assessment stage and recognises that training can be obtained through different methods, including experience. To ensure that we have a robust scheme, clearer guidelines are set out for responsible Commissioners who grant the Permit, and standards have been set for Assessors.
Each Area/County can implement the scheme as soon as they are ready to do so, but no later than September 2007. Within South Yorkshire, we are discussing the implementation with HQ and will keep you informed of developments – if you have any direct concerns please pass them through to Steve and he will raise them with the County Activity team.
Amendments to POR – January 2006
Introduction Removal of Transitional Arrangements notes on Adult Training Scheme.
Chapter 2 Amendment to the notes on Equal Opportunities Policy regarding mixed membership.
Rule 3.7 Change in January 2006 to ratios of Adults to Beaver Scouts.
Rule 3.8 Change in January 2006 to ratios of Adults to Cub Scouts.
Rule 3.9 Introduction in January 2006 of ratios of Adults to Scouts.
Rule 3.22c Balanced Programme replaces progressive training scheme.
Rule 3.30 (table) Authorisation amended to Permit.
Rule 3.36b (iii & iv) Authorisation amended to Permit.
Rule 4.2c Change to District Explorer Scout Commissioner.
Rule 4.21g (iv) Authorisation amended to Permit.
Rule 4.28 (table) Authorisation amended to Permit.
Rule 4.34b (iii & iv) Authorisation amended to Permit.
Rule 5.16g (iv) Authorisation amended to Permit.
Rule 5.23 (table) Authorisation amended to Permit.
Rule 5.29b (iii & iv) Authorisation amended to Permit.
Chapter 7 Update to Emergency contact numbers and revised references to the Duty Press Officer.
Chapter 9 Introduction includes notes on the transition to the new Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme scheme.
Rule 9.1 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.2 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.7 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme and additional references to snow sports.
Rule 9.8 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.12c Suggested Wording added to Rule.
Rule 9.19 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.20 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.26 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.31 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.32 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.33 Amendment to the rules on Snowsports.
Rule 9.34 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.35 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.37 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.44 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.47 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.55d Rule removed following completion of transitional period.
Rule 9.59 Rule removed, refer to Rule 9.60
Rule 9.60 Rule amended following changes to adult supervision ratios.
Rule 9.61 Additional note added to the end relating to adult / Scout ratios.
Rule 9.63 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 9.64 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme and a change from Form PC to Form TA.
Rule 9.76 Rule amended due to introduction of Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme.
Rule 11.6f Addition of Chief Scout’s 50 year Long Service Decoration.
Rule 11.6g Addition of Chief Scout’s 60 year Long Service Decoration.
Rule 11.9a Amendment of wording. Outstanding changed to dedicated.
Rule 12.3c Beaver Scout motto. Changed to ‘Be Prepared’ in 2002.