Nights Away

Permit Renewals

Nights Away Permits expire after a period of up to five years, after which they are no longer valid. The renewal process operates in the same way as an initial application but the assessment process may vary depending on a number of factors, for example your level of experience, or if you are applying for a higher level permit than you already have.

1.     Nights Away Renewal Application

a.   Fully complete a Nights Away Application form (see completion notes in the Nights Away Permit Applications section – link below) and submit it to the RDSA Nights Away Team at rs.nightsaway@gmail.com
 

i. Write down details of all your nights away experiences since your permit was issued, or since its latest renewal. If that number is high, please provide information about the ten most recent events,

ii. State clearly details of the event and your responsibilities.

iii. The word “Role” appears for each event. In this context it doesn’t mean your role in Scouts, but your role at the event. For example: Permit Holder; Event Organiser; Joint Event Organiser; Support Team; Chief Cook; Activities Co-ordinator; and else.

iv. Make it clear if the Nights Away Event and/or your role was outside RDSA; we are able to review all Form NAN’s from within Rushcliffe to get some insight into overnight events, but not so for others.

b.   On receipt of your application, the RDSA Nights Away Team will decide the level of reassessment that is needed. With straightforward renewal applications, (e.g., same level, recent ongoing Nights Away experiences) an internal review of your application is most likely all that is needed, and the permit can be renewed within a few days to a couple of weeks. The RDSA Nights Away team will get in touch if further assessment is necessary.

c.    If you are applying for a permit at a higher level than you already hold or for example have been a Leader, but less actively involved for a period, you application would be treated as if it were new and a practical assessment would become necessary.