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Creative activities

9b.1.1 Creative activities for public performance

9b.1.1.1 Approval requirements 
All creative activities intended for public performance must be approved by the relevant Lead Volunteer or their nominee. 

‘Public performance’ is defined in the relevant Staged Performances (FS120164) toolkit and Musical Performances (FS120212) toolkit.

9b.1.1.2 Joint creative activities with Girlguiding 
Scout and Guide joint activities must be approved by the relevant Scout Lead Volunteer and Girlguiding Commissioner.

9b.1.1.3 Guidance and assessment criteria 
All performances must be delivered following the guidance and assessment criteria as set out in the relevant toolkit.  

9b.1.1.4 Assessment triggers 
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 before their first public performance
  2. their key participants significantly change as determined by the relevant Lead Volunteer, or their designate
  3. the relevant Lead Volunteer or their designate has reason or concern to submit the performance for re-assessment.

9b.1.1.5 Assessment validity: Musical performances  
High profile musical performances assessment is granted for a maximum of two years.

9b.1.1.6 Assessment validity: Staged performances  
Staged performances assessment is granted for a maximum of six years.