In 1st Chew Stoke Scout Group we use a web system called Online Scout Manager (OSM). This is a safe and secure tool that allows us to store details of our programme alongside our young people’s details, allowing us a simple way to track their achievements and award badges.

The system allows the Leaders and the Group to:

• Have a secure view to medical/dietary details where necessary, and immediate access to emergency contact information in case of an emergency
• Plan interesting and challenging sessions via an extensive database of activities
• Register attendance and track progress towards achieving badges
• Easily communicate with parents via the registered contact details
• Collect Gift Aid declarations

Parent Portal

Families have access to OSM via the Parent Portal, where you can:

• Update your young person’s personal data
• View the planned programme of activities and volunteer when additional parental help is required
• View your young person’s progress towards achieving their badges
• Register attendance for events outside weekly meetings eg camps
• Make payments for membership fees and for events

You will be provided with a personalised link to create an account for the Parent Portal when your young person joins the group. Please contact us if you did not receive this.