scouts parent portal

How secure is the parent portal?

The Parent Portal is a part of Online Scout Manager (OSM) which is used by most Scout Groups in the UK. The system has been designed from the start to be as secure as possible – and uses the same encryption and security methods as major banks and other secure websites.

What is the OSM Parent Portal?

The OSM Parent Portal is the parental front end to the online administration system that the Fforestfach Scout Group uses to reduce the time leaders have to spend on administration tasks.

What is the purpose of the Boy Scouts?

The Boy Scouts of America serves an invaluable purpose in building character and instilling values in America’s youth, and shaping the leaders of tomorrow . As parents, family members and friends of the BSA, we pledge our support for this organization and the value that it brings to communities.

What can I do in the parent portal?

The Parent Portal gives you access to: A list of upcoming events and the ability to indicate attendance The badge status for their your child along with an image indicating where they should be sewn onto the uniform Review a list of emails that you should have already received The ability to make a Gift Aid declaration (when requested via email)

What can parents see on OSM?

OSM Parent Portal allows parents to view the current term's programme, view and edit personal details, track badge progress, view emails sent from OSM, communicate between parents and leaders, and even signing up for events. Please note that not all features will be available and may depend on the section you are with.

How do you make a parent portal on OSM?

OSM Parent Portal – Creating an AccountLogin Screen. You will see this Login Screen in your web browser. ... Create Account Pop-Up. You will see this pop-up. ... Account Created Message. If all is well, you will see this message to say that your account has been created. ... Password Reset. ... Login to OSM.

How do I access my Scoutbook?

You should see your Scout on your dashboard. If you have never logged into my. scouting before go to http://my.scouting.org and create an account. Then use the credentials (userID and password) you create there to login to http://scoutbook.com.

How do I find my PID number BSA?

Your PID number is your registration number in BSA. You may not even know you have such a number, but you do. If you have your BSA membership card, you'll find the number there. Even though it says "required", this is in the area marked "For council use only," so you don't have to fill it in.

How do you create a new leader in OSM?

Click Leader Access in the Section Settings menu on the left. Enter the email address of the person you want to add in the box and click Add New User – if they already have an OSM account they will simply appear on your permission list; if not you need to enter their name.

Where does the Cubs seconder badge go?

Seconder Stripe This badge is awarded to a cub who has been promoted to seconder Worn on the upper right arm below the district/country badge.

Can Scouts access Scoutbook?

A parent is the only one who can give a Scout access to their records online. The Scout needs to be registered in a unit. Make sure the parent is connected to the Scout account / record in the Scout's Connections page.

What is the Scoutbook website?

Track Scout Records Online. Scoutbook is the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) free official tool for advancement record-keeping and reporting. Its primary purpose is to help Scouts, parents, and registered leaders track and report advancement records.

Why is Scoutbook not working?

Scoutbook will be moving to a new domain name - scoutbook.scouting.org – scheduled for the evening (9-10pm CT) November 23, 2020. Links to the Scoutbook.com website will be automatically redirected to scoutbook.scouting.org, so you can keep using scoutbook.com to access Scoutbook.

How do I find out when I joined the BSA?

The only way I know of to get the actual date is to contact your council registrar and ask if they can dig it up. You'd also need to check if they were a Lion. There should be a way to look up a scout's BSA ID and determine the date that it was issued.

How do I print my youth protection training certificate?

How to print your Youth Protection training certificateLog in to My.Scouting.org.Click “Menu” at the top left.Click “My Dashboard.”Make sure you're under “My Training” and “YPT.”Next to “YPT Status,” look for a small blue printer icon. ... Your browser will open a PDF that you can print or save to your computer.

Do Boy Scouts keep records?

Official records of the Boy Scouts of America must be retained for as long as they are in use or retention is necessary for historical reference or contractual or legal requirements.

What is parent portal?

The Parent Portal allows you to link the Programme and Events to your Google Calendar or iCal. This automatically places these events on your calendar. You will see in the Programme and Events a button “Get programme calendar feed” and “Get events calendar feed”, click these to get the link.

What is the OSM portal?

The OSM Parent Portal is the parental front end to the online administration system that the Fforestfach Scout Group uses to reduce the time leaders have to spend on administration tasks. It allows you access to more information about your child’s Scouting and means that all of the information you need about activities or events is secure and accessible at any time.

Logging in to The Parent Portal

• Once you have registered with the Group you will be added to the OSM system and you should then receive an introductory email – if you haven’t had this please let a leader know. The introductory email will give you a direct link to the OSM ‘Parent Portal’ system, and you will be able to set your password and login there. You can also access the Par...

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Using The Parent Portal

Calendar Feeds

Data Protection