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Baden-Powell Award Scheme

Baden-Powell Award Scheme. Presentation to the National Operations Committee 30 April 2013 Rover Review Implementation Team. Introduction. Rovering Toward 2020 Findings The proposed new award scheme How we transition between schemes What supports are in place to assist

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Baden-Powell Award Scheme

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  1. Baden-Powell Award Scheme Presentation to the National Operations Committee 30 April 2013 Rover Review Implementation Team

  2. Introduction Rovering Toward 2020 Findings The proposed new award scheme How we transition between schemes What supports are in place to assist Process for awarding the BPSA

  3. Chapter 1: Rovering Towards 2020 Findings

  4. The Baden-Powell Award Scheme (BPSA) has remained largely unchanged for 33 years. • The Rover Review (Toward 2020) attributed the low participation and completion rates to the award scheme: • being too time consuming; • not valid to the individual; • a lack of support from Crew members; • other commitments; • the amount of administration and paperwork; • a lack of information about the scheme; • Rovers being happy to do the activities without formal recognition; • being too vague and non-prescriptive; and • not being recognisablein the broader community. • The National Operations Committee agreed that – an Award Scheme continue for the Rover Scout section as outlined in pages 89-92 of the Review with further details to be developed by the Rover Review Implementation Team (RRIT).

  5. Chapter 2: Proposed New Baden-Powell Award Scheme

  6. The award scheme set out in the Review lays the foundation for the new BPSA • Some key features of the award scheme set out in the Rover Review are: • Membership requirements should be the same for linking Venturer Scouts and those ‘off the street’. • Five badges - Rover Service, Crew Quest, Personal Growth, Physical Development and Community Development. • All badges to have some form of record, but not necessarily written logs. • As a result of consultation, the name ‘Crew Quest’ was not used in the final award scheme. • RRIT were tasked with developing the requirements for becoming a Rover.

  7. The RRIT took into account a number of other factors when developing the new award. • The RRIT worked to: • align the award scheme with those in the other sections by including a two phase approach; • create links with the Rover program; • include the outcomes of the Squire Training discussion at the 2012 NRC meeting; and • ensure all areas of personal growth were included.

  8. As part of the award scheme, the RRIT were tasked with developing the requirements for becoming a Rover

  9. Membership Qualifications As a new member to the Scout movement, you will be invested and become a member of your Crew and be awarded the Membership badge (World Scout Badge). To be invested as a Rover Squire, the prospective member shall satisfy the following membership qualifications. • Participate in at least four Rover Crew activities or meetings (at least one of which shall be away from the Rover Crew’s usual meeting place). • During talks with the Rover Crew, show an understanding of the roles of the Crew Executive, structure and history of the Rover Crew. • Demonstrate an understanding of and be prepared to accept the Scout Promise and Scout Law from a young adult point of view. • Fulfill any Branch requirements surrounding National Police Checks and child protection legislation.

  10. Rover Link Badge is an important transition between the Venture Unit and the Rover Crew. To be invested as a Rover Squire, the linking Venturer Scout shall satisfy the following membership qualifications. • Participate in at least four Rover Crew activities or meetings (at least one of which shall be away from the Rover Crew’s usual meeting place). • During talks with the Rover Crew, show an understanding of the roles of the Crew Executive, structure and history of the Rover Crew. • Demonstrate an understanding of and be prepared to accept the Scout Promise and Scout Law from a young adult point of view. • Fulfill any Branch requirements surrounding National Police Checks and child protection legislation.

  11. The new system builds on those foundations and is consistent with the other Sections of the Movement Squire Training • Rover Skills • Service • Physical St George Award • Personal Growth • Community Development Baden-Powell Scout Award

  12. The new award scheme supports the Knighthood Theme and vice versa • Squire/Inductee Training and the former Rover Skills Badge have been combined in the new award scheme. • This sets a nationalised standard for the fundamental skills for Rovers and aims to remove barriers for a new Rover to becoming Knighted/Fully Invested. • A description of Knighthood theme will be included in the Rover Red Book. This introduction is to explain the process surrounding what Squire/Inductee Training is and what the basis of the Knighthood Theme in Rovering is. • It is by no means a complete and full explanation but provides an introductory level of detail for the member. • This is to ensure that members understand the expectations placed on themselves and others during this time, and aims to remove the challenges and difficulties experienced via hazing & “bullying” during Squire Training.

  13. The Squire Training Badge provides basic knowledge during the time as a Squire or Inductee of a Crew  The Squire Training Badge is worn on the right sleeve in the top left quadrant of the Baden-Powell Scout Award Progress Badges.  The Squire Training Badge is awarded by the Crew after completion of the badge requirements listed below.  The Squire Training Badge provides basic knowledge as a Rover Scout during your time as a Squire or Inductee and fulfils your Squire/Inductee training requirements in order to become a Knighted/Fully Invested Rover. This badge is also the first badge in progressing towards the St George’s and Baden-Powell Scout Awards.

  14. The following tasks will need to be signed off by your Sponsor/Mentor or other suitably experienced member of your Rover Crew • Technical Skills   a. Knots and Lashings; b. Navigation; and c. Dress, Appearance, Ceremonies and Policies. 2. Camp out for at least two nights, on at least  one occasion, demonstrating basic camping skills.   3. Participate in a total of 10 hours of service to a worthy cause (within or outside  Scouting).   4. Understand and discuss the requirements and process for completing the  Baden-Powell Scout Award.   5. Complete the Introduction to Rovers course, either via e­Learning or face-to-face.   6. Discuss and understand the Scout Promise and Scout Law including its relevance to a young adult. 7. Attend a business-related meeting at either the Crew, Region or Branch level. 8. Complete a small project for the Crew or its assets.

  15. The Rover Skills Badge is awarded for active participation and contributions to creating a more effective Rover Scout Section. • The Rover Skills Badge is worn on the right sleeve in the top right quadrant of the Baden-Powell Scout Award Progress Badges.  • The following tasks will need to be signed off by your Rover Crew. • Hold a position of responsibility within the Rover Scout Section for at least 6 months; • Camp out using a variety of styles while demonstrating effective campcraft skills for a minimum of six nights, on no fewer than four occasions; and • Organise, participate and log at least four activities for the Rover Scout Section with each from a different area of personal growth (SPIES).

  16. The Service Badge is designed to develop the personal skills that come from providing service either within Scouting or the broader community. The Service Badge is worn on the right sleeve in the bottom left quadrant of the Baden-Powell Scout Award Progress Badges.  The following tasks will need to be signed off by your Rover Crew: Give a minimum of 6 months regular, active service. Service is defined as help that a Rover Scout gives to someone, a community or an organisation, to further the Rovers’ development, especially by using Scouting skills, ability and knowledge. Must be planned within a reasonable time frame and agreed by both parties.

  17. The Physical badgeis achieved through a physical activity towards a set goal. The Physical Badge is worn on the right sleeve in the bottom right quadrant of the Baden-Powell Scout Award Progress Badges.  The Rover Scout starts with a measured standard an a demonstrated, significant improvement by the attainment of the Award. The duration of this activity, including planning must be for at least 6 months. Appropriate training for the planned activity is to be obtained. Complete one of the following: Option 1: The undertaking of a physical/sporting activity. Option 2: Embark on a journey of at least three nights, over four days.

  18. The St George Award is achieved on attainment of the Squire Training, Rover Skills, Service and Physical Badges • The St George Award is presented by the Rover Crew on completion of the above badges. • It is worn on the left sleeve (above where your BPSA will go).

  19. Contribute to Community Development through improving community sustainability, both practically and culturally. Develop and carryout a significant and worthy project that benefits the community locally, nationally or internationally. Projects should contribute to an improvement in community sustainability, both practically and culturally.

  20. Personal Growth is obtained through new challenges that explore your personal beliefs, challenge your thinking or develop skills. • Undertake a significant and worthwhile project that challenges and enhances the skills of the Rover Scout. • Through new challenges explore your personal beliefs, challenge your thinking or develop skills. • The project can be something new to the Rover Scout rather than a continuation of an existing skill. If it is a continuation of an existing skill, there must be clear evidence of significant development in that skill or knowledge area.

  21. Chapter 3: How do we transition between schemes?

  22. A transition period is key to the implementation of the new BPSA. Commencement of the new Baden-Powell Scout Award Rovers will be able to commence the new Baden-Powell Scout Award after the launch in January 2014. After the launch, all Crews and Region/Branch Rover Councils must begin taking badge proposals under the new Award. Crew Leaders, Rovers in positions on such Councils and Rover Advisers, are therefore all encouraged to have a thorough understanding of the new award before the launch. Continuation of the existing Baden-Powell Scout Award If you are continuing with the existing Baden-Powell Scout Award, you must have completed your Baden-Powell Scout Award by 31 December 2015. After this time, you will still be able to transition to the new Baden-Powell Scout Award, as outlined below. Transition from the existing to the new Baden-Powell Scout Award There will be no hybrid of the existing and new Baden-Powell Scout Award. All transitions will be true transitions, whereby achievements under the existing Baden-Powell Scout Award are to be signed-off under the new Baden-Powell Scout Award requirements.

  23. There are opportunities for Rover Crews to give recognition for work already completed for those who wish to transition between schemes. Squire Training Rovers who have already attained their Rover Skills Badge (in the current scheme)and completed their Crew’s Squire/Inductee requirements under the existing BPSA will be automatically awarded the Squire Training Badge under the new BPSA. Rovers Skills Recognition may be given to criteria that have been completed within the last 12 months including camps undertaken as part of the Scoutcraftbadge. Service Direct recognition of prior of completion of a suitable project for either Service (Method A) or Spiritual Development or if in progress.

  24. Physical Direct recognition of prior of completion of either Rambler’s or Physical Development (Method B) or if in progress. Personal Development Direct recognition of prior of completion of a suitable project for either Project or Intellectual and Emotional Development or if in progress. Community Development Direct recognition of prior of completion of a suitable project for either Project or Social Development or if in progress. Recognition should be given where projects for any current badge meet the requirements under the new scheme.

  25. Chapter 4: Who will be there to assist me?

  26. It is important for Rovers and their Crew’s to be supported throughout the completion of the BPSA • In rolling out the new Rover Award Scheme, the RRIT will liaise with and train BPSA Support Teams in each Branch. • Proposed Membership: a current Rover, a past BPSA Awardee and a Branch Rover Commissioner/Adviser. • Purpose: to provide advice and support to Rovers and their Crews relating to all aspects of the award scheme (process, idea sharing, appropriate standards for individuals etc.) • They will play an ongoing role in promoting and explaining the new award scheme, especially during through transition period. • The RRIT is hosting a workshop prior to the BPSA Launch to train the BPSA Support Teams. Funding for the Workshop will be a mix of contributions from the Rover Development Fund, the RRIT budget and contributions from Branches.

  27. The BPSA Support Teams will play a role in assisting Rovers to complete the BPSA. • BPSA Support Teams will be the first point of contact to assist Rovers and their Crew to agree projects that are challenging to the individual. • While the focus is on the projects for the Community Development and Personal Growth badges, BPSA supports teams may also provide advice on suitable activities for the other badges if required. • BPSA Support Teams should be notified by Rover Crews on the commencement by a Rover of the award scheme and the completion of a badge. • Rovers will meet with the BPSA Support Team at the completion of all badges required for the BPSA. • This interview will be focused on a reflection of how participating in the award scheme has developed the individual. • Further guidance on the expectations of the BPSA Support Team and potential awardees will be developed as part of the pre-launch implementation.

  28. To ensure good governance, BPSA Support Teams will not have a final decision making or arbitration role. BPSA Support Teams will not have a role in endorsing a potential awardee. This is a matter for BRCs. Any appeals or arbitration of significant disagreements should be handled in line with Branch policies for conflict resolution, harassment etc. BRCs/RRCs should not play a part in the disputes process. This ensures that the group responsible for endorsing is not also responsible for appeals. The aim is to improve governance and relationships between BRCs/RRCs, Crews and individuals.

  29. Chapter 5: Process for Awarding the BPSA

  30. There will be one nationally consistent process for the awarding of the BPSA • This will mean that those Rovers who move interstate will be subject to the same process no matter where they are. • All progress badges and the St George’s Award are awarded by the Crew and notification given to (Region and) Branch Rover Councils throughout the process. • Supporting documents will provide further detail on the timings for notifications throughout the award. • The RRIT will work with Branches and their Office’s to set up administrative arrangements for the notification of BPSA awardees.

  31. The broad process for the awarding the BPSA is as follows: Potential awardee completes all progress badges including the St George Award. Potential awardee meets with BPSA Support Team to discuss how completing the award scheme has developed the individual. (This is a self-refection discussion and is not to be a critical analysis of prior work that has already been reviewed as part of the badge awarding process by the Crew). BPSA Support Team to sign off on attendance at the interview. Potential awardee to receive endorsement by BRC. BRC’s to note that an awardee has completed all tasks required. It does not have a critical analysis role or veto power. Chief Commissioner notes completion of all tasks, and BRC endorsement, and agrees to sign off on the award. (The Chief Commissioner may choose to exercise veto power). Arrangements are made for presentation of the BPSA.

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