Use of External Centres and Instructors

9.6.1.1 External centres and instructors may be used to deliver activities following the rules below and any activity specific rules in this chapter.

9.6.1.2 When external providers are used for the delivery of activities for members of The Scout Association, the external provider must hold a relevant accreditation or qualification for the activity they are delivering such as, for example, AALA Licence, Adventure Mark Accredited Provider, Government Agency, National Governing Body qualifications, as well as adequate insurance cover. These criteria are subject to frequent change and up to date guidance on the above maybe found in the directory of activities.

As the standards and criteria for the delivery of activities overseas are very varied, it is not possible to provide specific guidance for each country and activity. Leaders therefore need to check the suitability of providers themselves and this rule supports that process with additional guidance.

9.6.1.3 When using external providers overseas, the guidance for activities overseas must be followed. If the leader in charge feels that the activity is not safe, then the activity must be stopped immediately.

9.6.1.4 External activity providers must provide evidence of holding a public liability insurance policy which covers their activities to a minimum level of five million pounds.

9.6.1.5 When using external activity providers, members must follow all rules relevant to the activity as contained within Chapter 9, with the exception of any which explicitly relate to the delivery of Scout-led activities.