Leaders in the District who have submitted on line Nights Away Notifications (NAN’s) will have noticed some changes recently.
- There is now a provision on the form to include Squirrels in your Group as they can now attend Nights Away Events.
- Leaders must consider contingency plans in the event that their planned programme cannot be followed through. An example could include a worsening of weather conditions on a camp or on a hike activity while away.
- There is now requirement for District Commissioner approval in response to the submission of the NAN.
You may find the following of use
- POR 4.4.1.c Squirrels
- www.scouts.org.uk/ratios – Updated to reflect the ratio for Squirrel Scouts on nights away activities
- Nights away with younger sections (FS120073) – New Resource to support members running nights away with younger sections, including hints and tips.
- Form NAN – Updated to include Squirrel Scouts numbers
- Nights Away FAQs – Update to answer the question ‘are there any restrictions for younger sections?’
- Recording of recent Squirrel Squad webinar.
Form NAN has also been updated further to reinforce the approval required for nights away activities and that contingency plans need to be shared as part of the process.
Risk Assessment:
The risk assessment guidance (FS120000) and form template have been updated to assist members with understanding the risk assessment process. Some content has been reordered within the guidance, some additional support relating to how risk assessments relate to safeguarding and individual needs and a reinforcement of how contingency planning fits within the risk assessment process, is now included.Any questions relating to these changes, please ask at dc@blacktoftbeacon-scouts.org.uk or
