Blackpool Explorer Scouts

Module D – Kids Behaving Badly

Module D Objectives State several different types of challenging behaviours. State the causes and triggers, which lead to unacceptable behaviours in a section. State several methods that can be used to manage situations involving challenging behaviour. Explain how Young Leaders can assist with maintaining discipline in a section. Explain where further assistance can be obtained, and when to involve adults.

What is disruptive or unacceptable behaviour? Over active Lack of commitment Attention seeking Aggression Bullying Opting Out Withdrawing Stealing Poor time keeping Cheating in games Lying Vandalism Bad manners Challenging behavior in young people can generally be definfied as behavior that is viewed as being disruptive. There can be a number of reasons for the young person behaving in such a way. Examples:

Game! Using the case studies, identify the kind of challenging behaviour being described and what the underlying problem might be.

Codes of conduct – South Shores ESU’s Uniform is to be worn as specified on the current programme Minimal use of mobile phones during explorer meetings and events. Phones must be switched to silent mode during these times. Calls may be taken outside main room …if important. One weeks notice must be given to attend the following programme event. All Explorer Scouts should respect the views and feelings of others, and should listen when others are talking. Discussion about arising issues will be encouraged. The Explorer Scouts leader will then make the final decision based on the ideas put forward or based upon a ‘majority’ vote of those present. No unnecessary swearing during activities/Explorer events. All equipment used (including minibuses) must be treated with care and maintained to a reasonable standard. Equipment lost or damaged must be replaced. Punctuality to all activities is essential. Leaders must be notified if unable to attend or if lateness is unavoidable. Subs of £6 will be collected on the first Monday of each calendar month – by cheque, cash or standing order. Deposits paid towards activities are non-returnable. This constitution will be updated as/when required by the elected unit forum.

How do you do it? How would you enforce good behaviour in your section and where can you get help?

What causes this type of behaviour – Example one Lack of commitment Poor examples by peers or adults Inappropriate activates i.e. physical contact Temporary upset at home i.e illness Bereavement Poor programme quality Inadequate supervision of the programme Verbal / Physical bullying At school or in Scouting Temporary Illness Poor Self Esteem Challenging/Disruptive Behaviour Possible Causes

Example Two Challenging/Disruptive Behaviour Possible Causes Aggression Medical conditions Reactions, allergy, ADHD Poor examples by peers or adults Inappropriate activates involving physical contact Temporary upset at home i.e illness Bereavement Pressure to succeed Different standards at home Hitting swearing are accepted as the norm

Example Two continued Challenging/Disruptive Behaviour Possible Causes Problems brought from home Lack of attention, no correction for bad behaviour Inadequate supervision of the programme Verbal / Physical bullying At school or in Scouting Poor Self Esteem Aggression

So what can be done? Remember yellow card policy Be consistent Avoid confrontation Be self confident Keep a sense of humour Remain calm at all times Maintain standards by example Listen/Communicate Say exactly what you mean Use cooling off schemes Use Do and not Don’t Encourage responsible behaviour Know the facts in a situation

When it hits the fan

When it goes REALLY wrong – What POR says Rule 15.12: Dismissal of Explorer Scouts No Explorer Scout may be dismissed from an Explorer Scout Unit without the approval of the District Explorer Scout Commissioner. Chapter 15: Disagreements, Suspensions and Dismissal Rule 15.16: Appeals against Dismissal of Youth Members (Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts) Any Beaver Scout, Cub Scout, Scout or Explorer Scout who is dismissed has the right of appeal (with the aid of parents or guardians if so desired) to the District Commissioner. If so requested by the person dismissed, the District Commissioner may appoint a committee to hear the appeal. Reasonable opportunity must be given for the dismissed person to attend the meeting of such a committee to state a case against dismissal. If the dismissal is from a Sponsored Scout Group or Explorer Scout Unit, the Sponsoring Authority, who must have been consulted prior to dismissal has the right to attend and be heard by the committee. REMEMBER - THIS IS A LAST RESORT

Module D Objectives – Have we achieved them? State several different types of challenging behaviours. State the causes and triggers, which lead to unacceptable behaviours in a section. State several methods that can be used to manage situations involving challenging behaviour. Explain how Young Leaders can assist with maintaining discipline in a section. Explain where further assistance can be obtained, and when to involve adults.

Say you were bored if you dare!!! That’s it – Your Done