Risks, Accidents, Incidents
Risk Management Many Scouting activities, by their nature, contain an element of risk. It is important that this risk is properly identified, assessed and managed to reduce the likelihood of...
Meeting Place and Equipment
Your Scout Group will need a range of resources to operate successfully. In particular you will need access to a meeting place and you will need equipment to pursue an...
Parents and Friends Support Group
The Parents and Friends Support Group (PFSG) is a great way to get extra adult help for the Scout Group. This takes some of the load off the Scout Group...
Communication
Communication is essential for any organisation and it is crucial to have an effective communication structure within your own Scout Group or Scout County. Internal Communication - Scouters, youth members,...
Ceremonies
Ceremonies play a very important role in the life of a Scout Group. They usually take place to mark special occasions for a youth member, adult or some part of...
Spirituality and Scouts Own
The aim of Scouting Ireland is to encourage the Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, Social and Spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and,...
The Group Leader
The Group Leader is nominated by the Scout Group Council, recommended by the County Commissioner and appointed by the Board. The Group Leader is primarily responsible for the management and...
Supporting Special Needs
Special needs can range from special dietary requirements, to allergies, to physical and mental disabilities and to some of the more challenging behavioural areas such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
AIS – Welcoming Adults to Scouting (Induction)
The Scouting Ireland induction process is a supported journey that an adult will partake in when they show an interest in being a Scouter. This process is also used to...
AIS – Working Together for the Team (Mutual Agreement and Review)
A core element of the 'Adults in Scouting Approach' is that we put in place a ‘Mutual Agreement’ with each adult volunteer and that we ‘Review’ this with them regularly,...