Start with the Otter book
Follow your child’s assigned tasks. The book marks which requirements parents may sign off and which a leader must assess.
Six currents
- White · Christianity
- Practise the prayers and faith knowledge for your child’s stage.
- Yellow · FNE symbols
- Talk about symbols your child recognizes. Leaders assess group signals and recognition requirements.
- Navy · Uniform
- Let your child put away and care for their uniform. Leaders teach how to wear it.
- Purple · FNE culture
- Talk through the Promise, Law and lodge rules your child is learning.
- Red · Safety
- Practise the home tasks assigned to parents. Leaders guide emergency and activity-specific skills.
- Green · Outdoor skills
- Help your child choose clothing, footwear and water for an outing, then pack together.
Four Paws
Faith, Health, Nature and Acquired Knowledge bring together service, crafts, field trips, games and discoveries.
A family walk or an act of service can support this learning. Ask the leader whether an activity meets a handbook requirement before signing it off.
Record their progress
Keep parent sign-offs clear and bring the book when requested. Let your child explain what they did.
If a task feels too difficult, tell the leader. Children progress at their own pace.