1st Response
1st response training has been created specifically for members of Girlguiding and The Scout Association.
The training will teach you to deal with emergencies inside or outside your meeting place.
There are 2 options for completion: see below
1st Response – one day course
The full six hour course is run over a full day and includes all the modules and the practical session.
Completion of the e-learning on the Girlguiding Learning Platform is also required.
Saturday 3rd October 2026 – Bluewoods, Crawley
More dates to follow
1st Response
External qualification
Volunteers who have external first aid qualifications which cover both child and adult basic life support may not need to complete a full First Response Course. Upload your certificate and syllabus to the Learning platform – more details here
Completion of the e-learning on the Girlguiding Learning Platform is also required.
1st Response for Residentials
This is not the full 1st Response qualification
This session will look at the challenges and requirements when taking girls away. Trainers are frequently asked during the first response course questions regarding residential trips. There is not a course specifically for this however we are offering this opportunity with material from numerous trainers.
Many groups will be away this coming Summer this will be an interactive session to answer questions and share best practice.
The session will include:
- The health form and the requirements
- First aid kits
- Listening
- When to call parents
- Medication storage and dispensing
- Record keeping and emergency files
- Having a designated first aid area
- Hand washing under canvas
This is for all section leaders, unit helpers and leaders in training, you are welcome to bring your young leaders.
Please note: This is being held at The Scout Hall at Copthorne, which is next door to the Guide Hall.