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Scouting in Scotland

Scouting in Scotland. A New Support Structure April 2008. Drivers for Change. Dropping membership numbers Reducing numbers of Groups Increasing numbers of unfilled appointments The often duplication of roles at SHQ/Area/District Increased requirement for advisors/specialists.

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Scouting in Scotland

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  1. Scouting in Scotland A New Support Structure April 2008

  2. Drivers for Change • Dropping membership numbers • Reducing numbers of Groups • Increasing numbers of unfilled appointments • The often duplication of roles at SHQ/Area/District • Increased requirement for advisors/specialists A New Support Structure in Scotland

  3. Drivers for Change • To encourage more volunteers to work at Group level • To recognise modern communications • To concentrate specific resources on the development and promotion of Scouting • To re-establish effective adult training • To consolidate previous and current restructuring A New Support Structure in Scotland

  4. Core Requirements • Supports and encourages young people • Scout Group remains supreme for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and linked to Explorers and Scout Network within Districts • GSL role remains as core • A re-focussed District role is strengthened/established • Uniformed/Non Uniformed partnership is retained A New Support Structure in Scotland

  5. Core Requirements • Consideration of Local Authority boundaries • Have manageable volunteer roles • Be viable both financially and numerically • Must not require additional support or running costs • Have high universal acceptance across Scotland A New Support Structure in Scotland

  6. Our Roadmap for Change • Clear Vision of the future • Extensive preparation • Effective individual and collective communications • Detailed, sympathetic and wide consultation • Updated Role Descriptions • Inclusive and open recruitment process • Preparing and monitoring of a Project Plan • Guidance for Change Document • A role for everyone! A New Support Structure in Scotland

  7. DELIVERY SUPPORT DEVELOP AND ADVISE POLICY The New Regional Structure GROUP DISTRICT REGION SHQ A New Support Structure in Scotland

  8. Young people Balanced Programme Balanced Programme Support / Adult Support Development/Communication/ Adult Training/Advice Policy/Procedures/Professional/ Volunteer Support The New Regional Structure GROUP DISTRICT REGION SHQ A New Support Structure in Scotland

  9. The Task • Moving from 31 Areas to 8 Regions • Moving from c. 80 to 56 Districts • Offering better support to our 600 Scout Groups • Established a Change Team to develop Guidance • Recruitment and Redeployment of personnel • Timetable for change A New Support Structure in Scotland

  10. The Eight Regions • Highland • North East • East • South East • Forth • Clyde • West • South West A New Support Structure in Scotland

  11. DISTRICT RESONSIBILITIES Motivational Leadership Direct support to Groups GSL recruitment Executive and Administrative Management Supporting the delivery of balanced Programme District Development and Growth Getting started modules District gatherings Implementing policies Management of District Assets Financial audit of Groups REGIONAL RESONSIBILITIES Inspirational Leadership Direct support to Districts DC recruitment Executive and Strategic Management Development Growth and supporting Recruitment Communication and Publicity Training from module 5 onwards Advisory and guidance Formulating and Promoting policies Management of Regional Assets Financial audit of Districts Distinct Responsibilities A New Support Structure in Scotland

  12. Regional Commissioner Assist. Regional Commissioner (Development) Regional Chairperson Executive Committee Assist. Regional Commissioner Communications Advisers Child Protection Special Needs Faiths and Beliefs International Activities Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gang Show Assist. Regional Commissioner (Adult Training) District Commissioner Regional Structure Assist. Regional Commissioner (Explorer Scouts) Assist. Regional Commissioner (Scout Network) A New Support Structure in Scotland

  13. District Commissioner District Chairperson Executive Committee ADC Beaver Scouts ADC Cub Scouts Appointments Sub-Committee ADC Scouts ADC (Adult Training) District Explorer Scout Commissioner Training Advisors District Scout Network Leader Group Scout Leaders District Structure A New Support Structure in Scotland

  14. Guidance Document A New Support Structure in Scotland

  15. Things to Consider… • Understanding • the revised structure • the distinctive roles of Region & District • the new appointments & responsibilities • the differences with England, Wales and Northern Ireland • Ensuring correct communication circulation • Communication matrix • Ensuring Membership Services System serves the Scottish Structure • Sectional Support Teams A New Support Structure in Scotland

  16. Timetable for Change • Phase 1. – Consultation and Recruitment • Phase 2. – Appointments and Preparation • Phase 3. – Implementation • Phase 4. - Review A New Support Structure in Scotland

  17. Further Information • Scottish Headquarters Website • Project Managers:- Volunteer Roy Davidson, Depute Chief Commissioner (Development) Staff Graeme Luke, Programme and Development Executive A New Support Structure in Scotland

  18. North East East Highland South East April 2008 Forth South West Clyde West A New Support Structure in Scotland

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