Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion
Holiday Leadership

Holiday Leadership

26th April 2025, 1:00pm - 26th April 2025, 6:00pm
Pollock Pavilion

Event Details

Registration Closing Date: Friday 4th April 2025

Holiday Leadership training is a mandatory course specific for leaders taking responsibility for any residential camps, providing you with the correct skills and procedures to facilitate a well run and managed residential experience for your young members.

The afternoon session, will take you through the key stages and how best to achieve these for your company:-

  • Identify the key elements in the preparation phase of a residential.
  • Set realistic aims for the event in consultation with children and young people.
  • Plan and deliver a high-quality programme at a residential.
  • Carry out effective risk assessments for residentials.
  • Understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries during settings such as residentials, events, and activities outside of BB weekly sessions.
  • Recognise the importance of maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries with children and young people during residentials.
  • Understand and meet the needs of children and young people away from home.
  • Contribute to positive working relationships with adult colleagues.

Upon completing your Holiday Leadership training, a leader will hold a valid 5 year certificate.

What to Bring:-

Food/refreshment for during the break period. A notepad and pen is also advisable.

 

Our Training Programme for 2024-2025 Session is being held and organised jointly with West Lothian Battalion. Where possible we do not add a cost for ELD or WLD participants, external Battalions may incur nominal fee for each participant.