Nights Away Permit Scheme

1. Nights Away Permit Scheme Updates – Sep 2007

2. Overview • Background to Review • Updates • Confirmations • Resources • Roll Out Nights Away Permit Scheme

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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