{"id":1502,"date":"2026-05-22T23:53:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T22:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/?page_id=1502"},"modified":"2026-05-23T00:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T23:16:25","slug":"scout-permits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/?page_id=1502","title":{"rendered":"Scout Permits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>1. Technical Competence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assessed practically by a Nights Away or Activity Permit Assessor, you will need to demonstrate the following core skills to run a safe paddling session:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Equipment Knowledge:<\/strong>&nbsp;Produce appropriate equipment lists, check gear for safety, and demonstrate correct usage and storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety and Rescue:<\/strong>&nbsp;Show proficiency in deep water rescues, towing, capsize drills, and handling emergencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navigation &amp; Planning:<\/strong>&nbsp;Plan a route, understand water classifications (A, B1, B2, B3), and account for weather and environmental hazards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership &amp; Group Management:<\/strong>&nbsp;Keep the group together, communicate clearly, and manage varying abilities.&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/f2761e2b-2c11-4388-afd1-824cfff81848\" alt=\"\">Scouts&nbsp;+4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Knowledge of Scout Association Rules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a scenario-based discussion, your assessor or Lead Volunteer will verify that you know:&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/b6b6394b-819d-4b72-8600-bef148cb3a74\" alt=\"\">Scouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Activity permit rules and Leader-to-Participant ratios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency procedures and incident reporting protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to manage and log adventurous activity experience within the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scouts.org.uk\/volunteers\/volunteer-experience\/digital-tool-guides\/permits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scouts Member Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Safety, Safeguarding, and Medical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed by your Lead Volunteer or Permit Approver, this administrative check ensures you meet safety requirements:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a valid criminal record check (e.g., DBS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have completed mandatory Safety and Safeguarding online training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have logged any relevant medical or health factors that may affect your assessment or permit restrictions.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/07a3e5b6-9e21-4bf8-a969-3582fc8694f6\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Personal Suitability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Group or District Lead Volunteer evaluates your character, maturity, and attitude to ensure you are fit to lead young people on the water.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/46a21b07-8afd-42fc-a3dd-68cca2218720\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next Steps to Apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare Your Evidence:<\/strong>&nbsp;Gather your relevant National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications, a log of your paddling experience, and any certifications (e.g., PaddleUK\/British Canoeing awards).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review Resources:<\/strong>&nbsp;Consult the&nbsp;** KSCC guide **&nbsp;          page for specific Local Rules, hazard logs, and the official Permit Guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit Your Application:<\/strong>\u00a0Apply for the specific craft (e.g., Canoe, Kayak, SUP) and level (Personal, Leadership, or Supervisory) directly through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scouts.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scouts Member Portal<\/a>and select a local assessor to review your evidence.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/01f49ea3-c869-4127-9703-cf10bb83a527\" alt=\"\"><br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>CHECKLISTS:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>          Kayak         <br><a href=\"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Permit-Checklist-Kayak.pdf\">http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Permit-Checklist-Kayak.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>      <br>          Canoe   <a href=\"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Permit-Checklist-Canoe.pdf\">http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Permit-Checklist-Canoe.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Technical Competence Assessed practically by a Nights Away or Activity Permit Assessor, you will need to demonstrate the following core skills to run a safe paddling session:&nbsp; 2. Knowledge of Scout Association Rules During a scenario-based discussion, your assessor <a href=\"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/?page_id=1502\"> Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1502","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1502"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1512,"href":"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1502\/revisions\/1512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingstonscoutscc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}