Derwentside Explorer Scouts

What are Young Leaders? Young Leaders are:- Aged 14 to 18Aged 14 to 18 Members of a District Explorer Scout UnitMembers of a District Explorer Scout Unit Explorer Scouts who want to help younger sectionsExplorer Scouts who want to help younger sections Working towards the Chief Scout and Queen Scout AwardsWorking towards the Chief Scout and Queen Scout Awards

What are Young Leaders? Young Leaders are NOT:- LeadersLeaders AdultsAdults Members of a GroupMembers of a Group

How does it work? Explorer Scouting

How does it work? The Young Leaders Unit:- The Young Leaders Unit is a District Explorer Scout Unit run by an Explorer Scout LeaderThe Young Leaders Unit is a District Explorer Scout Unit run by an Explorer Scout Leader Anyone aged 14 to 18 who helps at a section MUST be a member of the unit or members of Girl Guiding or part of another youth organisation doing Duke of Edinburgh Award Service (for an agreed fixed period – 3,6 or 12 months depending upon award)Anyone aged 14 to 18 who helps at a section MUST be a member of the unit or members of Girl Guiding or part of another youth organisation doing Duke of Edinburgh Award Service (for an agreed fixed period – 3,6 or 12 months depending upon award) Explorer Scouts can be members of more than one unit (e.g. Young Leader unit and an ordinary unit)Explorer Scouts can be members of more than one unit (e.g. Young Leader unit and an ordinary unit)

How does it work? The Young Leaders Unit:- The unit will meet approximately once a quarterThe unit will meet approximately once a quarter Members of the unit MUST attend at least two Explorer Scout Activities each year in addition to quarterly meetingsMembers of the unit MUST attend at least two Explorer Scout Activities each year in addition to quarterly meetings Membership fees will be paid by the Explorer Scouts to the Young Leader Unit each quarter (unless the Explorer is a member of another unit)Membership fees will be paid by the Explorer Scouts to the Young Leader Unit each quarter (unless the Explorer is a member of another unit)

Young Leader Training Eleven modulesEleven modules –Module APrepare for take off! –Module BTaking the lead –Module CThat’s the way to do it –Module DKids behaving badly –Module EGame on! –Module FSpecial people –Module GProgramme plans –Module HProgramme plans plus –Module IWhat did they say? –Module JAwards and badges –Module KFirst Aid Masterclass These can be done in any order!

Young Leader Training One “mission” to be completed each year –Mission One Plan and run three indoor meetings, each from a different programme zonePlan and run three indoor meetings, each from a different programme zone –Mission Two Plan and run three outdoor meetingsPlan and run three outdoor meetings –Mission Three Plan and run three meetings of the section forum and take appropriate actionPlan and run three meetings of the section forum and take appropriate action –Mission Four Take responsibility for the organisation and running of part of the sectionTake responsibility for the organisation and running of part of the section

Young Leaders in Groups  Are the responsibility of the leader in charge of the section  Cannot help in a section that they have just left  Wear Explorer Scout Uniform including Explorer neckerchief  May wear group name tape  MUST NOT be left alone to run an activity or game. A leader must always be present.

Young Leaders in Groups Leader Responsibilities:-  Safety and welfare of the Explorer Scout  Include Explorer Scout in planning  Give them responsibility  Encourage them to participate in Explorer Activities and to work towards Chief Scout and Queen Scout Awards  Help them to complete their annual mission

Young Leaders in Groups Additional Considerations:-  Explorer Scouts cannot be included as Adults when working out Adult / Child ratios for activities  On camps and holidays Explorer Scouts cannot sleep in the same rooms or tents as the leaders or the members of the younger sections  Permission forms are required for all activities they attend

Explorer Scout’s Options 1.Remain member of Derwentside Explorer Scout Unit and become a member of the Young Leader Unit as well 2.Leave Derwentside Explorer Scout Unit and only be member of the Young Leader Unit 3.Do not become a permanent Young Leader and remain a member of Derwentside Explorer Scout Unit. This could be helping a section complete a badge or just to complete the service part of their awards. n.b. Training would still need to be completed and they would be a member of the Young Leader Unit during this time.

What happens now? Young Leaders will be provisionally allocated to groups and sections requesting their helpYoung Leaders will be provisionally allocated to groups and sections requesting their help The placing of young leaders will be finalised by DCThe placing of young leaders will be finalised by DC Once approved by DC Young Leaders can start at sectionsOnce approved by DC Young Leaders can start at sections The allocation is not permanent and Young Leaders may be moved elsewhere at any time at the discretion of the DCThe allocation is not permanent and Young Leaders may be moved elsewhere at any time at the discretion of the DC