Assessment Criteria for Scout Show Recognition
This is one of a set of factsheets on Scout Shows and the National Recognition scheme. It explains the criteria that a show should be assessed against when it applies for National Recognition.
The procedure for managing the assessment process itself is set out in the factsheet Scout Show Recognition Scheme (FS120163).
Assessment for National Recognition covers only the creative elements of performance and production. Below is a list of the areas of a show that need assessing. For each area the minimum standard required to be acceptable for National Recognition is detailed, as are ideas of indicators to a top quality show to give ideas for further improvement.
To be recommended for National Recognition, shows have to reach the minimum standard for all applicable areas.
A sample blank form for feeding back comments to the shows is attached to the back of this factsheet.
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Area |
Minimum Standard Required for |
Further Indicators or Discussions |
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National Recognition |
for Improvement |
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Front of House |
■ Smart and polite staff ■ Scouting uniforms being worn |
■ Quality displays and details of local Scouting |
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Venue |
■ Suitable for the production |
■ Takes advantage of all the |
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■ Suitable changing facilities |
facilities the venue has to offer ■ Unimpeded views for all audience members |
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Printed Programme |
■ Easy to read |
■ Use of colour |
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■ Useful and applicable content |
■ Good use of photos and graphics ■ Include information on local Scouting |
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Musical Accompaniment |
■ Competent musicians |
■ Use of a variety of instruments |
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■ Doesn't overpower those on stage |
■ Appropriate and effective |
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■ Adds to the show rather than |
arrangements |
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distract from it |
■ Attention to openings, links and endings |
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Sound |
■ Voices from all parts of the stage |
■ Projection of voices |
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can be heard |
■ Sound and music doesn't |
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■ Sound effects are appropriate and of good quality |
overpower voices on stage ■ Use of microphones |
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Lighting |
■ Performers and their faces visible |
■ Various lighting effects used to |
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■ Changes smooth and unobtrusive |
enhance the show ■ Variation in lighting effects |