Indoor / Basic Leaders Skills The following list is a list of skills that you may have picked up with your time in the Scout movement. Some of the skills are quite specific to the Scouts and even to a particular section. Some of the skills are relevant to daily life as well. This is a combined list of skills leaders have - for all the sections in a Scout group. You might not have them all Understand the Scout Associations’ Policy to safeguard the welfare of all members Know the association’s code of practice "Young People First" (Yellow Card) Understand authorisation procedures and qualifications which are necessary before undertaking activities Be aware of the Scout Associations rules applying to adventurous activities Be aware of the appropriate procedures if an accident occurs Be aware of the Scout associations rules referring to mini busses and other forms of transport Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the safety and welfare precautions required whilst on an outing / expedition Understand the benefits of close contacts with parents Understand how parents can be informed of Scouting activities Understand the importance of involving parents Know, Understand and accept the your sections Law (if appropriate) and Promise Understand the and accept Aims of the Scout movement and have a general knowledge of its history Describe a going up ceremony and investiture. Discuss the purpose and methods of an inspection (if appropriate) Be aware of the Policy, Organisation and Rules Know the Scout salute, Handshake and motto, and why and when to use them Demonstrate an understanding of the Scout Groups Safety Policy Be able to identify any hazards in the Scout headquarters Demonstrate a knowledge of the whereabouts of any emergency equipment, the main fuse box and gas and water stop taps of the headquarters Obtain an recognised First Aid Certificate within a year of appointment Demonstrate an awareness of the different forms of special needs that may be encountered Possess a knowledge of the Highway, water safety and country codes Understand the rules appertaining to your sections visits, outings, camps and Holidays Know, Understand and accept the Beaver Scout Motto Be able to lead a beaver Scout Colony opening and Closing ceremony Know what need to be known about the Beaver animal State the value of story telling to a child of Beaver Scout age and understand when to use story telling to the best effect Be able to lead a Cub Scout Pack opening and Closing ceremony, incorporating Prayers, the Grand Howl, Flag break and down where appropriate Have read the Story of Mowglis entry into the pack Be able to tie 6 knots and know when to use them correctly Know the stories of the patron saints of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales Know the 16 point of a compass and have a general knowledge of 6 OS signs Be able to differentiate between the various north poles Know and understand the reason for contour lines and demonstrate the use of a 6 figure grid reference Demonstrate a knowledge of tracking signs and identify when to use to best advantage Know how to start and end meeting correctly, incorporating opening and closing ceremonies, prayers with flag break and flag down where appropriate The skilled referred to here was out of date and has been removed. Indoor Games Handicrafts Puppets Painting Mime and Drama Music Singing Simple Maps Good Turns Home Safety Non Cooking Cooking Water Activities Nature Knowledge of the training Scheme for the Section First Aid Kits Route Planning Pack Rucksack Young people forums (Sixers meetings, PLC etc..) Training e.g. Sixers, PL's etc... Training Aids Other Award Schemes (D of E etc..) After the Section Science These are a few skills, some are obvious, some sound silly, but they are all developed in the Scouts and will help you in later life