1. Compass...an update
By …..
June 2014

2. April 2010 – MMS review System not meeting requirements of members
Risk in technology used and concerns: lifespan and capability
Current system not fit for purpose

3. Consultation Two surveys (3,000 and 1,000 responses)
One-to-one telephone conversations
Section Leaders
Group Scout Leaders
Executive members

4. Buying the new system Leaders and Executive involved in specification
Thorough procurement procedure
Solution based on proven standard package using standard technology
Contractor chosen with a great track record
Software for charities and membership organisations
Over 1,000 customer organisations
Over 1,200 staff

5. What we are getting...
A robust, reliable and adaptable system provided by a very experienced supplier.
As previously:
View and edit your own information (including other areas such as social media details).
Ability to add and update role information, training records, permit records, service history and awards.
Submit and track scouting processes online.
“Scouting processes” includes the adult joining process and CRB checks.

6. What we are getting... New functionality:
Better and easier searching functions – multiple selection criteria.
Reports based on searches: output to
Local printer
PDF document
CSV document for spreadsheets
Possibly to send txt messages.
Send s to multiple recipients.

7. What we are getting... New functionality: adult
Nominate awards online.
Record additional information (e.g. emergency contact, line manager).
View Group/District/County information according to role and switch views easily.
‘line manager’ : we can contact/notify the right people when reviews are due/awards are sent etc.

8. What we are getting... New functionality: adult
Easier recording of adult training
Print a Personal Learning Plan
Record the name of a Training Adviser against a Personal Learning Plan
More flexibility in the recording of role titles to better reflect what titles people are given locally

9. What we are getting... New functionality: adult
Ability to opt in to communications based on interest, rather than role.
Ability to manage joining enquiries if desired.
Better recording of ongoing learning.
Manage the process for assessment of and granting of permits online.
Manage joining enquiries: a system to record what we do with people who want to join us.

10. What we are getting... New functionality: young person
More information about youth members (e.g. hobbies, emergency contact, and social media – age appropriate).
Record badge progress.
QSA recorded and approved online.
Events, camps, evening meetings planned online and linked to badge requirements.

11. What we are getting... New functionality: young person
Young Leader training (which missions etc., what was done, when it was done).
Completion of elements of a badge, or the whole badge.
Completion date and presentation date (use to plan presentation events or check what badges to order).
Link to activities (e.g. camps) and be prompted when next badge gained.

12. Further information: Website: www. scouts. org
Further information: Website: Compass User Guides:

13. Any Questions? Thank you!