Growing the Section (13)

Date: 3rd November 2025 Between: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Virtual course hosted by Devon Scouts

PLEASE NOTE – THIS COURSE IS BEING HOSTED BY DEVON SCOUTS AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM. 

SOMERSET SCOUTS ARE MAKING DETAILS AVAILABLE BUT CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A PLACE CAN BE SECURED. YOU WILL NEED TO  BOOK WITH DEVON SCOUTS DIRECT – SEE BELOW. THEY WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH DETAILS TO ACCESS THE TRAINING EVENT. 

TO BOOK ONTO THIS COURSE, PLEASE APPLY USING THE FOLLOWING LINK https://www.devonscouts.org.uk/adult-support/training/13-growing-the-section

If you are subsequently unable to attend the session, please do let Devon Scouts know so that they can offer your place to another learner – thanks.

FOR ADMINISTRATION PURPOSES PLEASE CAN YOU ALSO ADVISE SOMERSET COUNTY TRAINING TEAM AFTER YOU HAVE SECURED A PLACE. THIS WILL HELP MONITOR THE USE OF THIS SOURCE AND UPDATE YOUR COMPASS RECORD / ADVISE YOUR TRAINING ADVISER ONCE THE TRAINING HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

PLEASE ADVISE Adult-Training@Somersetscouts.org.uk  PROVIDING YOUR

  • NAME
  • GROUP
  • DISTRICT
  • MODULE NUMBER
  • DATE OF TRAINING

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE MAIL Adult-Training@Somersetscouts.org.uk

THANK YOU

This module is required by all adults working towards a Section Wood Badge

Topics covered:

  • Importance of growth in scouting
  • Recruitment and retention: young people
  • Recruitment and retention: adults
  • Tools and support to help sections grow
  • Development plans
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