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For adults in the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections

For adults in the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections. Who are Young Leaders?. The basics: 14-18 year olds Work in a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop Can come from a variety of routes. 2. Where do Young Leaders come from? Former Beaver/Cub/Scout with group Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

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For adults in the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections

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  1. For adults in the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections

  2. Who are Young Leaders? • The basics: • 14-18 year olds • Work in a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop • Can come from a variety of routes 2

  3. Where do Young Leaders come from? • Former Beaver/Cub/Scout with group • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award • GirlGuiding UK • Another Explorer Scout Unit • New to Scouting 3

  4. True or False? • The role of the Young Leader is to: • Run games • Observe the adult leaders running the activities • Run more games • Make cups of tea 3

  5. Role of a Young Leader • The role of the Young Leader is to: • Plan, run and evaluate activities • Take part in programme planning • Help with record keeping • Help run sectional forums • Undertake training • With support, everything that an adult leader does! 3

  6. The Modules • Module A – Prepare for take off! • Compulsory for all Young Leaders • Covers key areas such as: • - The Scout Association’s purpose and method • - Child protection • - Orange Card • - Policy, Organisation and Rules • - True/False scenarios 4

  7. Module B – Taking the lead Module C – That’s the way to do it! Module D – Kids behaving badly Module E – Game on! Module F – Making Scouting accessible 5

  8. Module G/H – Programme plans/plus Module I – What did they say? Module J – Awards and badges Module K – First aid masterclass 6

  9. Recognition Module A badge Mission flash badges Young Leader belt 8

  10. Mission 1: Plan/run/evaluate 3 indoor meetings with your section Mission 2: Plan/run/evaluate 3 outdoor meetings with your section Mission 3: Organise and run a colony/pack/troop forum and act on the outcomes Mission 4: Look after an aspect of the record keeping for the section 6

  11. Using the Young Leaders’ Scheme as part of an award Service element 9

  12. True or False? • When young people leave Scouts at age 14, they must take a 6 month break before returning as a young leader. False – they can be a young leader with Beavers, Cubs or Scouts at 14, but must take at least a 6 month break before returning to help with the troop they have just left. 2

  13. True or False? • Young leaders have 6 months in which to complete module A False – they need to complete module A within 3 months of starting 2

  14. True or False? • Young leaders should not have any physical contact with young people in their section False – in certain circumstances, e.g. administering first aid, physical contact is obviously ok. However, they should not play physical contact games with the Beavers, Cubs or Scouts. 2

  15. True or False? • Young leaders may share sleeping accommodation with adult leaders when space is limited or alternative arrangements cannot be made False – they must have separate accommodation 2

  16. True or False? • Young leaders may share sleeping accommodation with the Young people in their section when space is limited or alternative arrangements cannot be made False – they must have separate accommodation 2

  17. True or False? • Young leaders may run a game with their section without an adult leader present True, if the adult leaders are in the next room and on hand if there is a problem, and only if the Young Leader is capable of managing the group. 2

  18. True or False? • Young leaders can count as an adult for the purposes of adult:beaver ratios False 2

  19. True or False? • Young leaders wear the Explorer shirt and the group scarf True – all young leaders must wear the Explorer shirt (not the adult leader shirt) and may wear the group scarf when doing group activities. 2

  20. True or False? • Young leaders must be part of an Explorer unit False – they may be a Young Leader without joining an Explorer unit, although please encourage them to join one! 2

  21. True or False? • If they are volunteering for D of E and are not part of an Explorer unit, young leaders do not have to have a uniform. True 2

  22. True or False? • Young leaders must pay the membership fee for insurance purposes << please edit answer for your District>>. 2

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