© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 1 of 23 Module 12 Providing a Balanced Programme

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 2 of 23 Module 12 Session 1 The Bigger Picture

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 3 of 23 Objectives Explain how a balanced programme meets The Scout Association’s educational objectives Describe how the Programme Zones, Methods and Underlying Ways of Working for their section help ensure the operation of a balanced programme Module 12 The Bigger Picture

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 4 of 23 Five Key Principles of the Programme 1.Relevant and attractive 2.Easy to understand and operate 3.Progressive and accessible 4.Appealing to a wide range of young people 5.Meaning and fulfilling Module 12 The Bigger Picture

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 5 of 23 Module 12 Session 2 Making it Happen

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 6 of 23 Objectives Plan a balanced programme Use a wide variety of sources, methods and themes to generate exciting and relevant programme ideas Involve young people in planning through the use of Sectional, District and County forums, conferences and committees Use the Self-Review process to support and enhance programme planning Module 12 Making it Happen

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 7 of 23 Good Planning 1.Ensures The Scout Associations Aim and purpose are achieved by using the Programme Zones over a year 2.Encourages the involvement of young people 3.Promotes young people’s progression and development 4.Ensures a wide variety of activities and methods 5.Encourages teamwork both among young people and the adult leadership team 6.Encourages the provision of opportunities for all Module 12 Making it Happen

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 8 of 23 Good Planning 7.Means more enjoyment and less pressure for adults 8.Ensures better use of time 9.Ensures better use of adults and young people 10.Ensures equipment, facilities and safety provision are adequate and available 11.Means leaders will find it easier to cope with the unexpected 12.Makes Scouting more fun and active 13.Incorporates the results of Self-Review and learns from any mistakes Module 12 Making it Happen

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 9 of 23 Generating Ideas By the young people – sectional forums Small groups – sixes, patrols Leadership forums District/county meetings Involve everybody – Leaders, assistant leaders, sectional assistants, young leaders and helpers Module 12 Making it Happen

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 10 of 23 Generating Ideas – Methods The alphabet Anniversaries Radio Films History Brainstorming Newspapers Seasons TV Sport Themes Module 12 Making it Happen

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 11 of 23 Module 12 Session 2 Making it Happen Task

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 12 of 23 Planning a balanced programme Need to plan over a variety of time spans Long-term – Over a year Mid-term – over three months Short-term – over one month Individual meetings – per week Module 12 Making it Happen

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 13 of 23 Module 12 Session 2 Making it Happen Task

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 14 of 23 Create a Planned and Balanced Programme In Groups plan a balanced programme for 14 weeks from September to December Choose one week and plan a detailed evenings programme The plan should include: Relevant Programme Zones and/or theme Activities A variety of Groupings Module 12 Making it Happen

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 15 of 23 Review Looks back on what has been happening Looks forward considering what support may be needed Should take at least once a year Not just about problems but also about celebrating success Module 12 Making it Happen

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 16 of 23 Module 12 Session 2 Making it Happen Task

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 17 of 23 Review 1.Swap Programmes and Review, pass on any suggestions for improvements (be constructive) (10 mins) 2. Return and consider if you want to make any changes (5 mins) Module 12 Making it Happen

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 18 of 23 Module 12 Session 3 An overview of the Sections

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 19 of 23 Objectives Describe in outline the method, activities and structure of the Sections Module 12 An overview of the Sections

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 20 of 23 Module 12 Session 3 An Overview of the Sections Task

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 21 of 23 Task Construct a card detailing sections from the provided items Module 12 An overview of the Sections

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 22 of 23 Module 12 Session 4 Characteristics

© The Scout Association Cambridgeshire Module 13 Page: 23 of 23 Objectives Explain how the various Awards, Challenges, Badges and Certificates support the delivery of a balanced programme TASK Produce a list of Characteristics of the young people in your section detailing how the Balanced Programme can aid development. Produce short report back Module 12 Characteristics