1. Welcome Module 7 Valuing Diversity

2. Description Ensuring that Scouting is available to all and that diversity is valued.

3. Aim To promote the policies of The Scout Association that encourage diversity and to consider how individuals, in their roles, can help make Scouting available to all

4. Objectives There are twelve overall objectives for this module State The Scout Association’s policy regarding Co-education, Equal Opportunities, Minority Groups and Special Needs Explain and value The Scout Association’s Co-education policy Explain the steps necessary for a Scout Group to be open to both sexes Identify how Co-education can be built into the programme

5. Accept the importance of The Scout Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy Demonstrate a commitment to the implementation of The Scout Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy Identify the wide range of Special Needs Accept that Scouting is available to all young people regardless of their needs Objectives

6. Locate where information, advice and support is available to support Special Needs Value cultural, social and religious diversity within communities Explain how Scouting can meet the needs of diverse communities Explore the contribution Scouting can make locally in furthering the development of a more inclusive society

7. Session 1 A diverse community Key Objectives Value cultural, social and religious diversity within communities Explore the contribution Scouting can make locally in furthering the development of a more inclusive society

8. Definition of a diverse organisation ‘A diverse organisation is one which values difference. It is one which recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions. Diverse organisations encourage and harness these differences to make their services relevant and approachable. A diverse organisation draws upon the widest possible range of views and experiences, so it can listen to, and meet the changing needs of its users, staff, volunteers, partners and supporters’ National Centre for Volunteering

9. A diverse community Task 1 In groups discuss the following: In what ways are the communities in which we live diverse? What positive value can the diversity bring to the community

10. A diverse community Task 1 Possible answers: In what ways are the communities in which we live diverse? rural / urban multi-ethnicmulti-cultural social backgrounds norms of behaviour income demographics – age, gender expectations for the future education understanding of what Scouting has to offer

11. A diverse community Task 1 Possible answers: What positive value can the diversity bring to the community Tolerance Raising awareness of other cultures and faiths Understanding of other races, religions and cultural practices Acceptance of people as just people Confronting ignorance

12. Session 2 Individuals Key Objectives State The Scout Association’s policy regarding Co-education, Equal Opportunities, Minority Groups and Special Needs Accept the importance of The Scout Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy

13. Equal Opportunities Policy a.The Scout Association is committed to extending Scouting, its Purpose and Method to all young people in all parts of society b.No young person should receive less favourable treatment on the basis of, nor suffer disadvantage by reason of:

14. Equal Opportunities Policy Class Ethnic origin, nationality (or statelessness) or race Gender Marital or sexual status Mental or physical ability Political or religious belief All members of the Movement should seek to practice that equality, especially in promoting access to Scouting for young people in all parts of society. The Scout Association opposes all forms of racism

15. Individuals Task 1 In pairs, and without speaking, complete worksheet 1 Once it is complete, discuss whether your assumptions about each other were correct

16. Individuals Task 2 In groups discuss one of the following: 1.We are all prone to making assumptions about other people. When recruiting adults, what assumptions might we tend to make about them in the following areas; ability, finance, culture, age, existing skills, family situation, gender, beliefs and values 2.We are all prone to making assumptions about other people. When planning a programme, what assumptions might we tend to make about young people in the following areas; ability, finances, parental background and support, gender, other hobbies, culture – (e.g. food, clothing, social norms, religion) and at camp

17. Session 3 Facts and policy Key Objectives State The Scout Association’s policy regarding Co-education, Equal Opportunities, Minority Groups and Special Needs Explain and value The Scout Association’s Co-education policy Explain the steps necessary for a Scout Group to be open to both sexes Identify the wide range of Special Needs Accept that Scouting is open to all young people regardless of their needs Locate where information, advice and support is available to support Special Needs Value cultural, social and religious diversity within communities

18. Facts and policy Task 1 In small groups, discuss possible barriers to implementing the Equal Opportunities Policy, and ways to overcome them.

19. Facts and policy Co-education policy In groups, using the One Movement Working Together leaflet, create a prompt card that explains the following: The key points of the Co-education Policy The steps that need to be taken to open a Group to boys and girls

20. Session 4 Practical application Key Objectives Identify how Co-education can be built into the programme Demonstrate a commitment to the implementation of The Scout Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy Explain how Scouting can meet the needs of diverse communities

21. Practical application Task 1 In small groups, discuss the case study given on the handout. Be prepared to give a short summary of your discussion

22. Session 5 Action plans Key Objective Demonstrate a commitment to the implementation of The Scout Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy

23. Action plans Validation – Option 4 Using worksheet 2, produce a plan to increase the diversity of Scouting in your area

24. Thank you