Nights Away Permit Scheme

Updates – Sep 2007

Nights Away Permit Scheme

Overview

Background to Review Updates Confirmations Resources Roll Out

Nights Away Permit Scheme

Background to Review

NAPS now bedded in Checking process Not a new system or big changes People’s thoughts on

improvements

Nights Away Permit Scheme

Updates

New category – Lightweight Expedition First aid required for all NA events NAP renewal separate to warrant

review Simplify under 18s working with

Service Teams Nights Away Adviser workshops Nights Away Adviser requirements

Nights Away Permit Scheme

NAA Requirements

Formally appointed by District or County

Hold a Nights Away Permit Validate module 25 for NAAs Attend a NAA workshop

Nights Away Permit Scheme

Confirmations

Permits are not sectional specific It is a National scheme Passports are only for under 18s Notification is required for Network

events No maximum age to gain a permit No prerequisites to gaining a permit

Nights Away Permit Scheme

Confirmations cont…

A permit is not the same as module 16 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

Online application form Redesigned permit Redesigned passport to be available

online Streamlined factsheets Improved the assessment checklist Record permits on Membership Database

Nights Away Permit Scheme

Roll Out

Information packs to CCs/DCs/ACC(A)s

Announcement to Movement Local implementation date Fully implemented by May 2008