Taking your girls away on a residential, overnight or for longer, is a great experience for you and the girls.
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The Going Away With Scheme is a flexible qualification that allows Leaders to gain the appropriate qualification depending on the type of residential they are planning.
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This scheme is open to members who have completed the Leadership Qualification, and currently hold an active role as a Leader, Commissioner or Adviser.
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The scheme includes a basic Going Away With qualification that must be completed by all Leaders who are taking their girls away on a residential.
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For more information about the Going Away With qualification, visit the Girlguiding website
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Interested?
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Talk to your Commissioner and then complete the Residential License Registration Form:
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Download - Residential License Registration Form
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Leaders must apply to take a residential qualification, allowing plenty of time to work with their mentor. A minimum of 3 months is recommended for leaders with previous experience . Leaders new to taking girls away may need longer .
The registration form must be submitted a minimum of 12 weeks prior to the event .
Leaders should aim to complete their paperwork promptly on completion of the event to avoid delays in awarding their qualification.
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Before the event you will need to complete a Residential Event Notification (REN) form, visit the Girlguiding UK website
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