7th Goodmayes : About 7th Goodmayes
This section provides you with essential information about our Group:
When and where do we meet
Membership Policy
Fees
Affiliations
The first few weeks
The Uniform & where to buy it?
The first few months
Parental permission
Medical, dietary and other confidential information
Child Protection
History of 7th Goodmayes
Annual Report 2007-08
Annual Report 2006-07
When and where do we meet
Our Scout Group has four Sections:
| What | Who | Where | When |
| Beaver Scouts | Boys & girls aged 6-8 yrs | Al-Noor Muslim Primary School 619-625 Green Lane | Alternate Fridays from 7pm-8.30pm |
| Cub Scouts | Boys & girls aged 8-10.5 yrs | Al-Noor Muslim Primary School 619-625 Green Lane | Alternate Fridays from 7pm-8.30pm |
| Scouts (Girls) | Girls aged 10.5-14 yrs | "The Kraal" Chester Road Seven Kings IG3 8PY | Alternate Fridays from 7.15pm-9.15pm |
| Scouts (Boys) | Boys aged 10.5-14 yrs | "The Kraal" Chester Road Seven Kings IG3 8PY | Alternate Fridays from 7.15pm-9.15pm |
Membership Policy
Al-Noor Muslim Scouts is open to all young people of any
background within the age ranges above. Scouts are expected to adhere to good
Islamic manners at all times in the 7th Goodmayes behaviour policy.
Spaces are limited and a waiting list may apply. Children who miss three
meetings in a row without contacting their Section Leader may lose their place.
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Fees
Membership fees are currently £10 to join and £20 per term. Fees are payable on joining and at the beginning of each term and may be payable in cash, with a cheque (payable to 7th Goodmayes) or by standing order.
The fees cover rent for the school/hall we meet in and annual subscriptions to The Scout Association for every member of the Group. The Scout Association provides many resources, such as insurance cover when undertaking activities.
We will inform you of the cost of trips and camps when these are organised.
Note: Gift Aid - If
you pay tax, the local Scout Group can use Gift Aid to claim 28p for every
£1.00 you give in subscriptions or donations. All you need to do is sign &
return the Gift Aid declaration. All the money will be used to benefit members
of the Scout Group.
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The first few weeks
No matter what the Section, every child who joins has some apprehension… will I know anyone? Will I like it there? Will I like what they do? All are reasonable questions so we want to make sure that your child WANTS to join.
When you bring your child along we ask you to complete a form, giving us your child’s details and some details about you and how we can contact you if we have to.
For about four weeks, we ask for no money and don’t ask you to buy
a uniform or anything like that. Once we are happy that your child is happy and
really does want to join, the Leaders will talk to you about getting the
uniform and paying the membership fees.
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The Uniform & where to buy it?
We have a Uniform just like other scout groups. You should wear your Uniform to every meeting unless informed otherwise.
Beaver Scouts
Just ask for a standard Beaver Scout uniform (turquoise jumper).
Cub Scouts
Just ask for a standard Cub Scout uniform (dark green jumper).
Scouts
Just ask for a standard Scout uniform (dark green shirt).
We recommend that you buy your child's uniform from:
Hargreaves Campsite Scout Shop,
Hainault Road, Little Heath,
Romford, Essex,
RM6 5SR.
Tel: 020 8590 0962
Opening times are Friday 19:15 - 21:30 and Saturday 14:15 - 17:30.
Additionally, Scout Shops Ltd operates a mail order service and can be contacted on Tel: 01903 755352 or www.outdoors.ltd.uk
We will provide you with our Group’s navy & emerald scarf and a woggle. We expect you to look after your uniforms – any replacement scarves, woggles or badges will have to be paid for
You can also buy a light blue 7th Goodmayes activity shirt from your Scout leader for £5.
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The first few months
Your child will now be immersed into the Scouting experience. They will get as much from Scouting as they put into it.
We aim to give your child as many opportunities as we physically can and we appreciate your support. You may now be hearing about events coming up because you’ve received a letter from a Leader - please take time to read it properly… there may be some very important information in there and your child may miss out on something as a result of you doing the same. If you have any questions, please ask a Leader at the earliest opportunity.
You will hear about Outings
- With all outings, you will be required to complete a form to give permission for your child to take part.
- There may be some personal/medical details required.
- There will be instructions about payment.
- There will be a closing date.
- Please ensure that you take it all in and follow the instructions – they will be there for a reason.
You will hear about Camps and residential experiences:
- With all camps and residential experiences you will be required to complete a form to give permission for your child to take part.
- There may be some personal/medical details required.
- There will be instructions about payment.
- There will be a closing date.
- Please ensure that you take it all in and follow the instructions – they will be there for a reason.
Parental permision
It is taken as understood that you give your permission for your child to take part in Scout activities at the regular meeting place during the normal meeting time. Your permission is sometimes needed for specific events, camps and activities that may take place at a different venue or time. You will be asked to complete a parental consent form in such circumstances. Please inform us if you are not happy for your child’s picture to be used in publicity material from time to time.
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Medical, dietary and other confidential information
It is essential that you inform the Section Leader if your son/daughter suffers from any medical condition or if they require any specialist medicines or treatment. Information regarding any special dietary requirements (allergies etc.) or food which you child can not eat is also essential.
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Child protection
It is the policy of The Scout Association to safeguard the welfare of all members by protecting them from physical, sexual and emotional harm. The Scout Association takes all reasonable steps to ensure that, through relevant procedures and training, members and adults taking part in Scout activities do so in a safe environment.
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Affiliations
The 7th Goodmayes (Al-Noor) Scout Group is part of the Ilford East District in the London North East County, part of the UK Scout Association.
We are also members of the Muslim Scout Fellowship (http://www.ukmsf.org/)
We are not affiliated with any political groups, or with any sect or ideology.
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