Training FAQs
Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask!
What is Growing roots Training?
Safety and Safeguarding must be completed within your first 30 days. Creating inclusion, Data Protection in Scouting and Who We Are and What We Do must be completed within 6 months.
I’m really busy; can I have more time to complete it?
The District can grant extensions in exceptional circumstances. The induction modules are essential tools for the job and you will not be able to continue in Scouting without them as they cover Safeguarding and Risk assessments.
I’m on the Trustee Board; do I need to do any training?
Yes, you will need to complete Safety and Safeguarding within your first 30 days. Creating Inclusion, Data Protection in Scouts, Who We Are and What We Do, and Being a Trustee in Scouts within 180 days,
I have my Wood Badge. I don’t need to do any more training, do I?
Yes you do BUT you only need to complete First Response (if required for your role), Safety and Safeguarding.
