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Explorers - 14 to 18 years

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Managing emergencies. Despite our best efforts, sometimes things don’t always go to plan. Please remind yourself of our essential safety guidelines, so you’re prepared and know what to do in an emergency:    

  • Purple Card: Tells you what to do in emergencies and how to stay safe during Scouts events. Keep a copy with you during all Scouts activities. 
  • InTouch System: Good communication is important. Keep contact details updated and establish clear communication channels. This helps everyone know what’s happening and how they can be reached quickly if needed.  
  • Emergency Procedures: Understand how to call for help, notify Lead Volunteers, and inform UK Headquarters in emergencies. 

 


 

 

 

Staying safe in the hot weather. Help everyone enjoy the sunshine safely by following these simple tips:   

  • Sun: Use SPF30+ sunscreen (reapply often), wear a hat, cover up, and don’t forget sunglasses.   
  • Shade: Plan for breaks in the shade, especially between hotter hours (11am to 3pm). 
  • Hydration: Make sure everyone has water and is drinking regularly.  

Further advice is available on our hot weather and summer activity webpage

 

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Updated Safeguarding policy. Our Safeguarding policy and procedures have been updated to reflect the updated Orange Card and changes to how you volunteer. Key changes include:  

  • Role title updates. 
  • Reference to Welcome Conversations.
  • Changes to language around non-recent abuse, to align with best practice.  
  • Reference to the 30-day period where new volunteers must complete our safeguarding learning, as part of Growing Roots. 

It also includes reference to the new online safeguarding reporting form, which is the easiest way to report concerns. You can read the updated policy on our website. 

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There will be a First Aid course over two evenings in August; Tuesday 19th and Tuesday 26th August 6.30pm to 9..30pm. It will be held at WF8's hut, Habberley Road, Kidderminster.

To book, please contact me on 07885988176 or email faith@westoaks.org.uk.. I suggest booking quickly as all courses are filling up fast.

Faith

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Youth Participant Applications are Open for WSJ Poland 2027 or Tour of Europe
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First Aid Courses

Faith has added the following dates for everyone to book on.

 

NEW! !NEW!! NEW!!

20th July 2025 9.30am to 4pm at WF17

There are two First Response courses in the Autumn.

13th September 9.30 to 4pm at WF15

23rd November 9.30 to 4pm at WF17

On both dates there is a Practical session at 4pm.

Another Part 2 Zoom session will be added shortly for those wishing to do the Blended training; there is one on 4th June with only a few participants if you have leaders who need to complete quickly.

 

Faith

 

Those dates not suitable, then please go here First Aid Training | Scouts Hereford & Worcester (scoutshw.org.uk)  and you will see courses elsewhere in the County or the "Hampshire Model" an online session to cover module 10a. The next module 10b can be completed locally. Demand for these FREE courses is bound to be high as we move into Transformation so please take the opportunity to book early. Check your compass record to see when your renewal is due.

 

Contact Faith directly faith@westoaks.org.uk for further information or look in the Training Diary page on Hereford and Worcestershire Scouts website for alternative FA courses outside of the district.  Remember to check when your FA expires and book in good time to avoid travelling.

 

Reminder that under Transformation, First Response will be mandatory for:

 

  • Group Lead Volunteers
  • Section Team Leaders
  • Section Team Members
  • District 14-24 Team Leaders

 

  • In other words, ALL face-to-face leaders and team members.

 

  • There are a small number of volunteers in the District who are not compliant, please check Your Membership on the Scout system if you are unsure about your status.
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