Young Leaders’ Scheme

1. Young Leaders’ Scheme

2. Aim and Objectives……. • Aim – • To show you that Young Leaders (YL’s) aren’t scary!! • Objectives – • Clarify what YL’s are • Collate ideas for you to take away with you

3. Explorer Scouts…….. • 14 – 18 years old • Run at District Level • District Commissioner • District Explorer Scout Commissioner (DESC) • Explorer Scout Leader

4. A Young Leader is * With some exceptions

5. *Exceptions • Participating in an external award e.g. • Duke of Edinburgh, Girl Guiding UK, • Attends the section for the duration of the Award. • They must become an Invested Member to stay longer. • Must be registered with the YL Unit • Do not pay capitation (subs) • Insured by their own operating authority • Must complete required training • Still work under the same rules as an Explorer Scout YL

6. Young Leader Unit • District has a responsibility to set up a Young Leaders’ Unit • YLs are registered with the District as Explorer Scouts • Led by Explorer Scout Leader (ESL YL) • Maybe different to other Explorer Scout Units

7. Examples of YLU • Some meet just to complete training modules • Some also meet periodically for “extras” • Social events, for example • Some are just like other Units • Balanced programme • Perhaps meet less frequently than other Units

8. What does the ESL(YL) do? • Leads the YLU • “Membership” issues • Pastoral care • Access to Balanced Programme • Helps YL understand “options at 18” • Provides support to the YL and the sponsoring section leader in the section • Ensures Training Modules are delivered • Supervises the Missions • Links with Adult Training Scheme – LTM, TAs, etc.

9. YL Programme Overview • 11 training modules • one compulsory – Module A • ten optional • each lasting 60-120 minutes • Four Missions • Leaders resource • Explorer Scout Membership Pack • Section Leader Factsheets

10. Working with the Sections • Exercise care within the Scout Section. • Not just a games runner • Cannot fulfil the role of an Adult Leader • Are still a Young Person within the Association. • Recommended a maximum of 3 Y/L’s per Section per Group – use flexibility to ensure YL’s get the most out of their experience.

11. Mission impossible! • Mission 1 • Plan & run three indoor activities • Mission 2 • Plan & run three outdoor activities • Mission 3 • Plan & run a sectional forum • Mission 4 • Take responsibility for part of the organisation/running of the section

12. Recognition • Module A

13. Recognition • Module A • Mission 1 • Mission 2 • Mission 3 • Mission 4

14. Recognition • Module A • Mission 1 • Mission 2 • Mission 3 • Mission 4 • All Young Leaders’ Training • Young Leaders’ Certificate

15. Awards • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Scouting Awards • Bronze = Platinum CSA • Silver = Diamond CSA • Gold = QSA • There is a minimum time and training requirement for each level – determined by D of E Award

16. D of E Award requirement • Bronze • 3 months, Module A plus a further 2 hours training appropriate to their role • Silver • 6 months, Module A plus a further 2 hours training appropriate to their role • Gold • 12 months, Module A plus a further 2 hours training appropriate to their role

17. Time For You…….. Activity: • Split into teams • Take time to discuss the YL’s in your Group • As a team – come up with • Challenges/barriers that you are aware of, within your Group, to young people participating in the Young Leaders’ Scheme. • Feedback

18. Challenges we have identified: • Section Leader knowledge of the YL Scheme • Section Leaders not registering YL’s • YL’s not receiving the compulsory Module A • YL’s not going through the training scheme • YL’s not moving away from the Scout Troop to gain experience and there being a blur about their role. • YL’s not getting information about the Explorer Scout Programme

19. Time For You…….. Activity: • Head back into your teams • Come up with • 5 tasks you could ask YLs to do • 3 priorities which you will complete to further develop and support the YL Scheme.

20. Your Questions and Answers