Nights Away Permit Scheme Updates Sep 2007 Overview

Nights Away Permit Scheme Updates – Sep 2007

Overview n Background to Review n Updates n Confirmations n Resources n Roll Out Nights Away Permit Scheme

Background to Review n NAPS now bedded in n Checking process n Not a new system or big changes n People’s thoughts on improvements Nights Away Permit Scheme

Updates n New category – Lightweight Expedition n First aid required for all NA events n NAP renewal separate to warrant review n Simplify under 18 s working with Service Teams n Nights Away Adviser workshops n Nights Away Adviser requirements Nights Away Permit Scheme

NAA Requirements n Formally appointed by District or County n Hold a Nights Away Permit n Validate module 25 for NAAs n Attend a NAA workshop Nights Away Permit Scheme

Confirmations n Permits are not sectional specific n It is a National scheme n Passports are only for under 18 s n Notification is required for Network events n No maximum age to gain a permit n No prerequisites to gaining a permit Nights Away Permit Scheme

Confirmations cont… n. A permit is not the same as module 16 n Better definitions of: – A Nights Away event – When the permit holder needs to be on site – Difference between a campsite and greenfield – Who needs permits at large camps Nights Away Permit Scheme

Resources n Online application form n Redesigned permit n Redesigned passport to be available online n Streamlined factsheets n Improved the assessment checklist n Record permits on Membership Database Nights Away Permit Scheme

Roll Out n Information packs to CCs/DCs/ACC(A)s n Announcement to Movement n Local implementation date n Fully implemented by May 2008 Nights Away Permit Scheme