| 10 Jan 9:30am-4:00pm | First Response - Chelmsford Cancelled | | | | | | |  | | First Response Course Venue 1st Writtle Cost £10 including book and participants pack
Event Cancelled die to Severe Weather Warning Will be rescheduled to Sunday 14th February |
| 10 Jan 9:30am-4:30pm | Getting Started-Prances | | | | | | |  | | This first course is for all Sections and is designed to introduce new Leaders to Scouting as a modern and active Movement, relevant to the needs of Young People today. |
| 17 Jan 9:30am-4:30pm | First Response-Prances | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to manage incidents without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate. |
| 20 Jan 8:00pm-10:00pm | Module 11 - Administration (Section Leaders) - CANCELLED | | | | | | |  | | Module 11 - Administration ( Section Leaders) 1st Chelmsford Scout HQ 20.00 to 22.00 Cost £10 |
| 22-24 Jan | County Young Leader Training Weekend (Thriftwood) | | | |  | | | | | Young Leader Modules B-J at Thriftwood |
| 30 Jan 9:00am-12:00pm | Module 23 - Managing Safety | | | | | | |  | | Responsibilities and systems for ensuring that Scouting is safe.
Course Director: Bill Osborne Presenter: David Allen
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| 30 Jan 12:30pm-5:30pm | Module 24 - Managing Adults & 26 - Supporting Adults | | | | | | |  | | These modules are for Group Scout Leaders and commissioners with line management or support responsibility for adults in scouting. It provides them with information on management theory and the opportunity to discuss how it applies to their role. It cover |
| 30 Jan 1:00pm-6:00pm | Young Leader Training in North East Essex | | | |  | | | | | |
| 31 Jan 9:00am-5:00pm | County Scout Network Leaders Training Validation Day | | | | |  | |  | | |
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| 5-7 Feb | ESMAT Winter hillwalking training event | | | |  |  |  |  | | ESMAT winter mountaineering training event |
| 7 Feb 9:30am-4:30pm | Getting Started-Eight Ash Green | | | | | | |  | | This course is for all Sections and is designed to introduce new Leaders to Scouting as a modern and active Movement, relevant to the needs of Young People today. |
| 14 Feb 9:30am-4:00pm | First Response - Chelmsford | | | | | | |  | | First Response Course Venue 1st Writtle Scout HQ |
| 16 Feb 8:00pm-9:30pm | Young Leaders - Module A | | | |  | | | | | |
| 21 Feb 9:15am-4:00pm | Getting Started-Castle Hedingham | | | | | | |  | | |
| 24 Feb 8:00pm-10:00pm | Module 16 Theory ( part 1 of 2) | | | | | | |  | | Module 16 - Nights Away Theory (Part 1or 2) Second evening 24 March 1st Chelmsford Scout HQ 20.00 to 22.00 Cost £10 |
| 27-28 Feb | Section Leader - Residential Training Weekend FULL | | | | | | |  | | Weekend includes Modules 12,14,15,17,18 and 19 Progrmme Planning, Young People Today, Challenging Behaviour, Activities Outdoors, Practical Skills, International Course Director - Cathy Knight Location - Thriftwood Cost £60
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| 28 Feb | First Response Course | | | |  | | |  | | |
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| 6-7 Mar | Modules 28 Facilitating and 29 Presenting | | | | | | |  | | This course is free at delivery point.
Whether you are: Instructing young people, Working with a Leadership Team, Giving an annual report at your AGM, Presenting yourself to your manager or at your next Job Interview, Or even talking on a training |
| 6 Mar 9:30am-4:00pm | First Response - Chelmsford | | | | | | |  | | First Response Course Venue 1st Broomfield Cost £10 including book and participants pack |
| 6 Mar 9:45am-4:00pm | First Response - Saffron Walden | | | | | | |  | | First Response Course Venue Newport Scout HQ |
| 6 Mar 1:00pm-5:00pm | Modules 8 & 9 | | | | | | |  | | Modules 8 & 9 1st Wickford Scout HQ £20 |
| 6 Mar 2:00pm-9:00pm | Follow the Young Leader Leader................... | | | |  | | |  | | ESL (YL)'s Development Day |
| 7 Mar 9:30am-4:15pm | First Response-Weeley | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to manage incidents but without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate. |
| 13 Mar 1:00pm-6:00pm | Getting Started - Modules 1, 3 and 6 | | | | | | |  | | Getting Started Modules 1,3 & 6 This course is for all sections and is designed to introduce new adults to Scouting. |
| 14 Mar 9:30am-4:30pm | First Response-Weeley-CANCELLED | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to manage incidents without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate. |
| 16 Mar 8:00pm-9:30pm | Young Leaders - Module F - Special People | | | |  | | | | | |
| 20 Mar 10:00am-1:00pm | Administration-Modules 11&20-Thorrington | | | | | | |  | | The aim of this Module is to cover the records and procedures necessary for the effective administration of Sections, Groups & Districts (including personal & financial records, insurance issues and accident/emergency procedures). |
| 24 Mar 8:00pm-10:00pm | Module 16 Theory ( part 2 of 2) | | | | | | |  | | Module 16 Theory Part 2 of 2 First Evening 24 February 1st Chelmsford Scout HQ 20.00 to 22.00 Cost £10 |
| 26-28 Mar | Getting Going - residential event of 9 modules 5,8,9,12,14,15,17,18,19 at Thorrington | | | | | | |  | | A residential weekend offering you these 9 modules that together will get you going on the route to your Woodbadge |
| 27 Mar | Development Advice and Support Day - East of England |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | | Workshops to support Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Network, Explorer, International, Activities, Active Support, Adult Training, Special Needs and Media Development. |
| 27-28 Mar | COURSE CANCELLED - Residential weekend covering Modules 5,7,8,9,11 and 13 | | | | | | |  | | |
| 27-28 Mar | Extreme firelighting | | | | | | |  | | Refresher course in the art of building and using wood fires. |
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| 1-5 Apr | ESMAT EASTER Event | | | |  |  |  |  | | Gain knowledge and experience of a wild mountain environment in a variety of weather conditions. |
| 10 Apr 1:00pm-6:00pm | Modules 17 & 18 | | | | | | |  | | Modules 17 & 18 1st Wickford Scout HQ Cost £20 |
| 16 Apr | ECSCT May Team Trip Cut Off Date | | |  |  |  |  |  | | |
| 20 Apr 7:30pm-10:00pm | Getting Started-Witham-Part 1 | | | | | | |  | | This course is for all Sections and is designed to introduce new adults to Scouting as a modern and active Movement, relevant to the needs of Young People today |
| 20 Apr 8:00pm-9:30pm | Young Leaders - Entertainment | | | |  | | | | | |
| 24 Apr 9:30am-4:30pm | First Response - Module 10 | | | | | | |  | | First Response 4th Billericay Scout HQ
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| 27 Apr 7:30pm-10:00pm | Getting Started-Witham-Part 2 | | | | | | |  | | This course is for all Sections and is designed to introduce new adults to Scouting as a modern and active Movement, relevant to the needs of Young People today. |
| 28 Apr 7:30pm-10:00pm | Getting Started-Wivenhoe (Part 1) | | | | | | |  | | This course is for all sections and is designed to introduce new adults to Scouting as a modern and active Movement relevant to the needs of Young People today. |
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| 1-3 May | ESMAT Mountain Leader Training - First Weekend | | | | |  |  |  | | ESMAT ML Training |
| 2 May 10:00am-5:00pm | NSRA Rifle Instructors Course | | | |  |  |  |  | | NSRA rifle instructors course |
| 5 May 7:30pm-10:00pm | Getting Started-Wivenhoe (Part 2) | | | | | | |  | | |
| 7-9 May | ECSCT Team Training Trip | | | |  |  |  |  | | Training trip for members of Essex County Scout Caving Team |
| 9 May 9:30am-4:30pm | First Response-Prances | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to manage incidents without the knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate. |
| 12 May 7:30pm-10:00pm | First Response-Eight Ash Green (Part 1) | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to manage incidents without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate |
| 14-16 May | ESMAT Mountain Leader Training - Second Weekend | | | | |  |  |  | | ESMAT M L training - second weekend |
| 15 May 9:00am-6:30pm | Nights Away Special - CANCELLED | | | | | | |  | | These Modules are designed for Leaders who require the theory of Nights Away whilst working towards a NA Permit and those who wish to Validate Module 16. |
| 15-16 May | Section Leader - Residential Training Weekend | | | | | | |  | | Weekend includes Modules 12,14,15,17,18 and 19 Progrmme Planning, Young People Today, Challenging Behaviour, Activities Outdoors, Practical Skills, International Course Director - Cathy Knight Location - Thriftwood Cost Free, but penalty for non-atten |
| 15-16 May | GNAS Archery Leaders Course |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | | GNAS archery leader course |
| 16 May 9:30am-1:00pm | Module 25- CANCELLED | | | | | | |  | | The aim of this Module is to provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes to effectively support adults through The Scout Associations Wood Badge and other assessed schemes. |
| 16 May 9:30am-4:00pm | St Johns Ambulance, Clacton - First Aid Course - Part 1 (2 Sundays) | | | | | | |  | | This First Aid Course is at a higher level than Scouting's First Response course. It will give you a Nationally recognized First Aid qualification that is sometimes required for adventurous activity permits. |
| 18 May 8:00pm-9:30pm | Young Leaders - Outdoor Activities | | | |  | | | | | |
| 19 May 7:30pm-10:00pm | First Response-Eight Ash Green (Part 2) | | | | | | |  | | |
| 22 May 9:30am-2:30pm | Modules 7 Valuing Diversity & Module 13 Growing the Movement | | | | | | |  | | Modules 7 Valuing Diversity & 13 Growing the Movement. 2nd Wickford Scout HQ. 09.30 - 14.30 |
| 23 May 9:30am-4:00pm | First Response - Chelmsford | | | | | | |  | | First Response Course Venue 1st Writtle No charge for the course First Aid book and participants pack supplied |
| 23 May 9:30am-4:00pm | St Johns Ambulance, Clacton - First Aid Course - Part 2 (2 Sundays) | | | | | | |  | | This First Aid Course is at a higher level than Scouting's First Response course. It will give you a Nationally recognized First Aid qualification that is sometimes required for adventurous activity permits. |
| 26 May 7:30pm-10:00pm | First Response-Eight Ash Green (Part 3) | | | | | | |  | | |
| 30 May 9:00am-5:00pm | North Essex Circular Walk | | |  |  |  |  |  | | The North Essex Circular Walk, in aid of the Helen Rollason Cancer Charit. |
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| 11-13 Jun | Nights Away (Cubs, Scouts & Explorers) Module 16 | | | | | | |  | | A residential weekend to enable adults to plan and run residential Nights Away experiences for the young people in their section. Cost Free, but penalty for non-attendance without prior notice or valid reason. Location - Thriftwood Training centre
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| 12 Jun 9:00am-9:00pm | Nights Away (Beaver Sleepover) , Module 16 | | | | | | |  | | To enable leaders to plan and run residential experiences for the Beaver Scout section.
Cost: Free, but penalty for non-attendance without prior notice or valid reason.
Location: Thriftwood Training Centre
Course Director - Graham Monk |
| 12 Jun 1:30pm-5:30pm | Module 5 - Fundamentals of Scouting & Module 12 - Balanced Programme | | | | | | |  | | Module 5 - Fundamentals of Scouting and Module 12 - Balanced Programme. 1st Wickford 13.30 - 17.30 |
| 13 Jun 10:00am | ECSCT June Badge Course Training Day | | |  |  |  |  |  | | This event provides the pre-event training that provides essential background information that you will need before going caving. |
| 13 Jun 10:00am-5:00pm | Campfire Leaders and Helpers Course |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | | A one day course covering the basic skills required to run a campfire, including building the fire, working your audience, and planning.
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| 15 Jun 8:00pm-9:30pm | Young Leaders - Module A | | | |  | | | | | |
| 16 Jun 8:00pm-10:00pm | Module 17 & 18 - CANCELLED | | | | | | |  | | Module 17 - Activities Outdoors and Module 18 Practical Skills 1st Chelmsford Scout HQ 20.00 to 22.00 Cost £10 |
| 18-20 Jun | ESMAT rock climbing course | | | |  |  |  |  | | 18th - 20th June is Essex Scouts Mountain Activity Team's annual rock climbing weekend for Explorer Scouts, Scout Network, Scout Fellowship and Leaders - based in the Peak District. |
| 20 Jun 9:30am-4:30pm | Getting Started-Prances | | | | | | |  | | This course is for all sections and is designed to introduce new adults to Scouting as a modern and active Movement, relevant to the needs of Young People today. |
| 20 Jun 9:30am-4:30pm | First Response-Weeley | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to manage incidents without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate |
| 21 Jun 7:30pm-10:00pm | Special Needs - Module 36 (Ongoing Learning) | | | | | | |  | | The aim of this course is to provide an understanding and knowledge of the Scout Associations policy and practice for those with Special Needs. Counts as ongoing learning.
Venue: 1st Rayne Scout Group HQ Station Road Rayne CM77 6RX
Presenter: Liz |
| 25-27 Jun | ECSCT June Badge Course | | |  |  |  |  |  | | A weekend during which you have the opportunity to try caving or extend your previous caving experience. |
| 27 Jun 10:00am-4:30pm | First Response - Epping | | | |  |  | |  | | |
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| 3 Jul 9:00am-5:00pm | Growing The Movement Modules 13,14, & 21 | | | | | | |  | | Training Day for Growing The Movement -Modules 13,14 & 21. Suitable for those in Section Leader and Manager and Supporter roles. Venue, Wooding Lodge Castle Headingham. Trainer, Bill Osborne |
| 4 Jul 9:30am-2:00pm | Administration Modules 11 & 20 | | | | | | |  | | |
| 4 Jul 9:45am-4:00pm | First Response-Earls Colne | | | |  | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to manage incidents without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate. |
| 4 Jul 1:30pm-6:00pm | Getting Started | | | | | | |  | | Getting Started Modules 1, 3 & 6. 1st Wickford Scout HQ |
| 6 Jul 7:30pm-10:00pm | Getting Started - Stanway - Part 1 | | | | | | |  | | This course is for all sections and is designed to introduce new adults to Scouting as a modern and active Movement, relevant to the needs of Young People today. |
| 10 Jul 9:30am-2:30pm | Module 8 & 9 | | | | | | |  | | Modules 8 & 9 2nd Billericay Scout HQ |
| 11 Jul 9:30am-4:30pm | First Response-Prances | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to manage incidents without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate. |
| 14 Jul 8:00pm-10:00pm | Validation Evening - CANCELLED | | | | | | |  | | Validation Evening - CANCELLED 1st Chelmsford Scout HQ 20.00 to 22.00 Cost £10 |
| 20 Jul 7:30pm-10:00pm | Getting Started - Stanway - part 2 | | | | | | |  | | This first course is for all sections and is designed to introduce new adults to Scouting as a modern and active Movement, relevant to the needs of Young People today. |
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| 1-11 Aug | ESMAT summer expedition | | | |  |  |  |  | | ESMAT summer expedition to Ecrin |
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| 3-5 Sep | Getting Going Residential Weekend - Prances. Modules5 8 9 12 14 15 17 18 and 19. COURSE FULL | | | | | | |  | | A weekend offering you these 9 modules that together will get you going on the route to your Wood Badge.Participants must have attended a Getting Started course and be on their way to Validation. |
| 10-12 Sep | ECSCT Team Training Trip | | |  |  |  |  |  | | |
| 12 Sep 9:30am-4:30pm | First Response - Prances | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to manage incidents without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate |
| 14 Sep 7:30pm-10:00pm | Getting Started Part 1 - Modules 1, 3, 5 & 6 | | | | | | |  | | Getting Started Part 1 - 2nd Billericay Scout HQ Now includes Mod 5 |
| 17 Sep | Cut Off Date for ECSCT October Badge Course | | |  |  |  |  |  | | See 26 September and 08 October for more details |
| 17-19 Sep | Nights Away (Cubs, Scouts & Explorers) Module 16 | | | | | | |  | | Residential weekend to enable adults to plan and run residential Nights Away experiences for the young people in their section. Cost Free, but penalty for non-attendance without prior notice or valid reason. Location - Thriftwood Training centre
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| 18 Sep 9:00am-9:00pm | Nights Away (Beaver Sleepover) , Module 16 | | | | | | |  | | To enable leaders to plan and run residential experiences for the Beaver Scout section.
Cost: Free, but penalty for non-attendance without prior notice or valid reason.
Location: Thriftwood Training Centre
Course Director - Graham Monk
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| 18 Sep 9:30am-4:00pm | First Response - Chelmsford | | | | | | |  | | First Response Course Venue 1st Broomfield Including First Aid book and participants pack |
| 26 Sep 9:30am-4:30pm | Getting Started-Maldon | | | | | | |  | | This course is for all Sections and is designed to introduce new adults to Scouting as a modern and active Movement, relevant to the needs of Young People today. |
| 26 Sep 10:00am | ECSCT October Badge Course Training Day | | |  |  |  |  |  | | |
| 26 Sep 10:00am-4:00pm | Challenge Day for Beaver Leaders |  | | | | | |  | | A day for all adults within the Beaver and Cub Scout Sections to try some new skills and activities. |
| 28 Sep 7:30pm-10:00pm | Getting Started - Part 2 | | | | | | |  | | Getting Started Part 2 - 2nd Billericay Scout HQ Now includes Mod 5 |
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| 8-10 Oct | ECSCT October Badge Course | | |  |  |  |  |  | | |
| 10 Oct 9:30am-12:30pm | Module 23 - Safety for Managers & Supporters | | | | | | |  | | Module 23 - Safety for Managers & Supporters Epping |
| 10 Oct 9:30am-4:15pm | First Response-Weeley | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to deal with incidents without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate. |
| 22 Oct | Cut Off Date for ECSCT November (Overflow) Badge Course. | | |  |  |  |  |  | | Last date for applications for the November ECSCT Badge Course. Please Note - Our November overflow course only runs if we have had more applications than we can cater for on our June and October Badge Courses! |
| 23 Oct 9:30am-4:30pm | Modules 11, 14 & 15 | | | | | | |  | | Modules 11, 14 & 15 2nd Billericay Scout HQ |
| 31 Oct 10:00am | ECSCT November (Overflow) Badge Course Training Day | | |  |  |  |  |  | | |
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| 7 Nov 9:30am-4:00pm | First Response - Chelmsford | | | | | | |  | | First Response Course Venue 1st Writtle Including First Aid book and participants pack |
| 7 Nov 9:30am-4:30pm | Getting Started-Eight Ash Green | | | | | | |  | | This course is for all Sections and is designed to introduce new adults to Scouting as a modern and active Movement, relevant to the needs of Young People today. |
| 20 Nov 1:30pm-6:00pm | Getting Started - Modules 1, 3 & 6 | | | | | | |  | | Getting Started - 1st Wickford Scout HQ |
| 21 Nov 9:30am-1:00pm | Growing the Movement-Eight Ash Green | | | | | | |  | | This course provides information on how adults in the Group can work together with their GSL to plan and implement growth of the Section and the Group. |
| 21 Nov 9:30am-4:30pm | First Response - Prances | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to manage incidents without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate. |
| 21 Nov 1:30pm-4:00pm | Skills of Leadership-Module 8-Eight Ash Green | | | | | | |  | | The aim of this course is to introduce models,tools and techniques that will enable adults to be effective Leaders of other adults and of Young People. |
| 27-28 Nov | Section Leader - Residential Training Weekend | | | | | | |  | | Weekend includes Modules 12,14,15,17,18 and 19 Programme Planning, Young People Today, Challenging Behaviour, Activities Outdoors, Practical Skills, International Course Director - Cathy Knight Location - Thriftwood Cost Free, but penalty for non-atte |
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| 5 Dec 9:30am-4:15pm | First Response-Weeley | | | | | | |  | | This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to deal with incidents without the detailed knowledge of a full First Aid Certificate. |