Higher Awards

Explorer Belt Registration: At scouts.org.uk/explorerbelt Membership: Be an Explorer Scout aged over 16 or a Scout Network member Expedition: 10 day team expedition outside the UK One major project & 10 minor projects Projects are a way of encouraging teams to meet and talk to local people, they should keep a record of these projects & contacts to help them during the debriefing, but no need to write a report for each project. Minimum 50 hours travel time by foot, cycle, horse, canoe or boat. Over 18’s can be self-led Use of public transport is acceptable part of traveling time Minimum team starting size is 3. Minimum completion size is 2

Explorer Belt Explorer Belt Major projects Each team should choose a major project, which the assessment team approves before departure. The major project should take between 10 & 15 hours to complete. Major projects should: Focus on something unique to the country or area Provide opportunities for meeting local people Not focused on a single place, day or thing Will result in a better understanding of the country, its people & way of life

Explorer Belt Explorer Belt Sample Major projects Survey of the leisure and recreation interests of young people & the facilities available to them in urban, sub-urban and rural areas Investigate typical rural industries & crafts Make a comparison of lifestyles in the villages & uplands Follow the course of a river & investigate the different communities it serves, their industry, agriculture & lifestyles Comparison of an aspect of the country you are in with that aspect in the UK, for example:  Scouting, education, places of worship, agriculture, environment, architecture, culture, life of a young person, health facilities Investigate the history of a specific area or period in the country Explore the impact of climate change on the local environment Explore the Impact of tourism of tourism and lifestyle on the area you travel in Investigate how locals make use of the landscape around them Investigate how the EU (or other political considerations) has affected the country & smaller communities Explore & collect myths & folk stories

Explorer Belt Explorer Belt Smaller Projects: Each team should also complete 10 smaller projects. 5 of these should be surprise projects set by their Unit. These projects should be given 24 hours before departure. Teams should be able to choose projects from a longer list of around 20 projects, in order to provide flexibility and choice based on local circumstances. Smaller projects should: Need help or information from local people Prompt the team to try or do something they might otherwise miss Take an hour or so to complete Be based around something unique or special about the area being visited

Explorer Belt Example Explorer Belt Smaller Projects: •    Milk a local cow/goat •    Visit a local place of worship, or take part in an act of worship •    Sleep within site of a specific landmark •    Cook a national dish from your home country for a family •    Work for a family for a day •    Help out on a local farm •    Cook a local meal •    Visit a local leisure facility •    Teach or learn a local/national dance •    Buy a selection of postcards and send them to your section leader/DC/etc •    Appear on local tv/radio/newspaper •    Get your picture taken with a local dignitary •    Ride a horse/camel/etc •    Spend a night in a police station (legally) •    Sleep somewhere strange or unusual for a night •    Visit a particular museum, cultural site or tourist attraction •    Travel on a train/stand on the footplate of a train •    Teach English at a local school •    Visit a local Scout/youth group •    Find out from local people their views on the effectiveness of the public transport •    Taste as many local chocolates as you can •    Dress in national costume •    Describe how local family life differs from your own •    Visit/take part in a local ceremony •    Visit a local craftsman •    Go shopping with a local family •    Visit a local market and buy a selection of local products to use in your cooking

Explorer Belt Presentation: Covering all elements of the award to the assessment panel Assessment Panel: ACC(I), team’s mentor, peers and expedition leadership team Sign off: By ACC (Explorers) or ACC (SN) CSA & QSA: Can count as QSA IEV International section or nights away Can only count once Can count as expedition for Diamond CSA

Scouts of the World Award Membership: Be a Scout Network member Discovery Event: Min. of 4 days based on one of three themes; Development, Environmental or Peace Finalise Voluntary Service plans With mentor based around the theme of your Discovery Youth work Contribute to a min of 2 sections meetings for younger sections Introduce & explorer your chosen theme

Scouts of the World Award Residential Undertake SOWA voluntary service, in UK or abroad, for min 14 days Report: Report back to your mentor Include feedback from the community who’ve benefited Presentation: Present your experience to your Network QSA: Can count as QSA IEV section or residential. But can only count once

Scouts of the World Award Example SOWA projects (& their themes): Environmental educational school project in Malawi (Development) Working in a health clinic in rural Nepal (Development) Teaching English in rural Nepalese village scools (Peace) Working on a community project developing relationships in post civil war Guatemala (Peace) Joint Israeli & Palestinian housing project in West Bank (Peace) Footpath maintenance in Iceland (Environment)

CSA, QSA & DofE Awards When the new Scout programme was launched in 2002: 2 new sections Explorer Scouts 14-18, Scout Network 18-25 (ties in with age ranges for Awards) Top Awards within Scouting linked to the D of E Awards. Chief Scout Platinum = Bronze Chief Scout Diamond = Silver Queen’s Scout Award = Gold Additional requirements = Membership of the movement for a period of time (linked to the durations for D of E) Nights Away – this can be completed through the expedition and residential sections and also through general scouting experiences. International, Values & Environment – complete 2 activities with the unit at each level of the award

Duke of Edinburgh Awards Open to anyone aged 14 to 24 Three levels: Bronze (aged 14+) Silver (aged 15+) Gold (aged 16+) …which are all aligned to a Scouting Award Need to register for all sections before starting activities. Registration through County DofE Advisor, Roy Smith (roysmith60@btinternet.com)

CSA, QSA & DofE Challenges Complete a personal programme of activities in four sections: Volunteering: undertaking service to individuals or the community Physical: improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities Skills: developing practical and social skills and personal interests Expedition: planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad At QSA & Gold level, an additional Residential section, involves working & staying away from home doing a shared activity with new people for 5 days & 4 nights

Something old or something new No fixed achievement levels Personal challenges Must be able to prove a broadening in understanding, increased expertise in a skill or improvement in a physical activity Activities can be undertaken on either an individual or group basis

Additional CSA & QSA Sections Membership: be a Explorer or Networker for a period of time. Nights Away: number of nights away, min number of camping nights IEV activities: complete two items from the different IEV lists

International, Environmental & Values Three themes Complete one from two different lists at each level Personal challenge reflecting level of award & personal ability Two for Platinum CSA Two more (or four if direct) for Diamond CSA Two more (or 6 if direct) for QSA An activity cannot count for this requirement if it is being used for any other requirement of the award Guidance on level that should be aimed for is outlined in Award requirements on TSA website

International • Complete/mentor Explorer Belt. •    An active part in a project with an overseas aid organisation. •    An active part in a camp in another country. •    An active part in an International Camp in the UK in a role other than "Participant". •    A part in a project at a campsite abroad. •    Organise a series of 6 evening programmes for your Unit on an international theme. •    Organise a series of 6 evening programmes for another Section on an international theme. •    Complete any activity of a similar nature agreed beforehand, and registered with your mentor. •    Complete the Scouts of the World Award.

Environmental •   Part in an environmental project with another organisation. •   Active part in an environmental project in your local community.  •   Choose, research & present a current environmental issue. •   Complete an environmental impact assessment of an activity the Unit/Network is undertaking and act on your findings. •   Organise a series of 6 evening programmes for your Unit on an environmental theme. •   Organise a series of 6 evening programmes for another Section on an environmental theme. •   Complete any activity of a similar nature agreed beforehand. •   Complete the Scouts of the World Award.

Values Research & present a current issue, such as health or crime. Organise a series of six evening programmes for your Unit on a Values. An active part in a project examining your own faith. An active part in a project examining a faith other than your own. A regular leading part in activities at your place of worship. Organise a series of six evening programmes for another section on an values theme. Complete any activity of a similar nature agreed beforehand. Complete the Scouts of the World Award.

Platinum & Diamond CSAs Bronze & Silver DofE Duke of Edinburgh requirements Volunteering Physical Skills Expedition Platinum CSA 3 mths 2 day & 1 night Further 3 months in one section Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Additional CSA requirements Membership Nights away IEV 6 months 6 nights (4 camping) 2 activities different areas Diamond CSA 6 mths* 3 mths* 3 days & 2 nights Further 3 months in one section Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award 12 months (incl. Plat months) 12 nights (6 camping) (incl. Plat nights) 4 activities different areas (incl Plat ones) * Members who have not completed the Bronze or Platinum must undertake an extra 6 months Volunteering or the longer of the Skills or Physical.

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards Presentation Cover all your QSA elements * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements New QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* No change Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards Presentation Cover all your QSA elements * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements New QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* No change Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition 4 day exped with a practice Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards Presentation Cover all your QSA elements * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements New QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* No change Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition 4 day exped with a practice Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member 18 months as an Explorer/Network member post 16 Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards Presentation Cover all your QSA elements * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements New QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* No change Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition 4 day exped with a practice Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member 18 months as an Explorer/Network member post 16 Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights 18 nights post 16 within Scouting. Cannot include expedition, residential, IEV activity or CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards Presentation Cover all your QSA elements * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements New QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* No change Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition 4 day exped with a practice Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member 18 months as an Explorer/Network member post 16 Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights 18 nights post 16 within Scouting. Cannot include expedition, residential, IEV activity or CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards 6 in total (includes any from Platinum or Diamond CSA) Presentation Cover all your QSA elements * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements New QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* No change Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition 4 day exped with a practice Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member 18 months as an Explorer/Network member post 16 Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights 18 nights post 16 within Scouting. Cannot include expedition, residential, IEV activity or CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards 6 in total (includes any from Platinum or Diamond CSA) Presentation Cover all your QSA elements Cover all your QSA elements, with the aim of inspiring & motivating others * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements New QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* No change Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition 4 day exped with a practice Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member 18 months as an Explorer/Network member post 16 Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights 18 nights post 16 within Scouting. Cannot include expedition, residential, IEV activity or CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards 6 in total (includes any from Platinum or Diamond CSA) Presentation Cover all your QSA elements Cover all your QSA elements, with the aim of inspiring & motivating others Participants must now register for the award scouts.org.uk/qsa * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements New QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* No change Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition 4 day exped with a practice Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member 18 months as an Explorer/Network member post 16 Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights 18 nights post 16 within Scouting. Cannot include expedition, residential, IEV activity or CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards 6 in total (includes any from Platinum or Diamond CSA) Presentation Cover all your QSA elements Cover all your QSA elements, with the aim of inspiring & motivating others Participants must now register for the award scouts.org.uk/qsa Activities can be backdated 3 months prior to registration (but not prior to 16th birthday) * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements New QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* No change Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition 4 day exped with a practice Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member 18 months as an Explorer/Network member post 16 Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights 18 nights post 16 within Scouting. Cannot include expedition, residential, IEV activity or CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards 6 in total (includes any from Platinum or Diamond CSA) Presentation Cover all your QSA elements Cover all your QSA elements, with the aim of inspiring & motivating others Participants must now register for the award scouts.org.uk/qsa Activities can be backdated 3 months prior to registration (but not prior to 16th birthday) Participants who started prior to Jan 2014 can backdate activities prior to registration * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical

2016 QSA & Gold DofE Expedition Practice Expedition 16-18th July 2016 Qualifying Expedition 25-29th August 2016 Paul Little: paul.little@birminghamscouts.org.uk 0789 694 8601

Gold DofE & QSA Requirements Sections Old QSA requirements New QSA requirements Gold DofE requirements Service 12 months* No change Skill 12 or 6 months* Physical Expedition 4 day expedition 4 day exped with a practice Residential 5 day residential Additional QSA requirements Membership 18 months as an Explorer/Network member 18 months as an Explorer/Network member post 16 Nights Away 18 nights as an Explorer/Networker. Could include expeditions, residential, IEV activity & CSA nights 18 nights post 16 within Scouting. Cannot include expedition, residential, IEV activity or CSA nights IEV list 2 from the list regardless of previous awards 6 in total (includes any from Platinum or Diamond CSA) Presentation Cover all your QSA elements Cover all your QSA elements, with the aim of inspiring & motivating others Register scouts.org.uk/qsa Participants must now register for the award scouts.org.uk/qsa Activities can be backdated 3 months prior to registration (but not prior to 16th birthday) Participants who started prior to Jan 2014 can backdate activities prior to registration * Direct QSA candidates must complete 18 months in either service or longer of the skill or physical