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Creative Activities

9.5.1.1 Creative activity intended for public performance must be approved by the relevant Commissioner, or their nominee. Public performance is defined in the relevant Staged Performances (FS120164) toolkit or Musical Performances (FS120212)

9.5.1.2 Scout and Guide joint activities must be approved by both the relevant Scout and Girlguiding Commissioners.

9.5.1.3 Performances must be delivered following the guidance and assessment criteria as laid down in the relevant toolkit.

9.5.1.4 All staged and musical performances requiring assessment (as defined in the relevant toolkit) must undertake an assessment when any of the following apply:

  1. the agreed period has elapsed since their last assessment, or prior to their first public performance
  2. their key participants significantly change as determined by the relevant Commissioner, or their designate 
  3. the relevant Commissioner or their designate has reason or concern to submit the performance for re-assessment.

9.5.1.5 High profile musical performances assessment is granted for a maximum of two years.

9.5.1.6 Staged performances assessment is granted for a maximum of six years.