1. For adults in the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections

2. Who are Young Leaders? The basics: 14-18 year olds
Work in a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop
Can come from a variety of routes 2

3. Where do Young Leaders come from?
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
GirlGuiding UK
Another Explorer Scout Unit
New to Scouting 3

4. Module A – Prepare for take off!
The Modules
Module A – Prepare for take off!
Compulsory for all Young Leaders
Covers key areas such as:
- The Scout Association’s purpose and method
- Child protection
- Policy, Organisation and Rules 4

5. Module B – Taking the lead Module C – That’s the way to do it!
Different leadership styles and when to use them
Module C – That’s the way to do it!
Explore different ways of instructing younger members
Module D – Kids behaving badly
How to deal with challenging behaviour
Module E – Game on!
The importance of games as a programme tool
Module F – Making Scouting accessible
Learn about special needs and how different activities can be adapted so that everyone can play a full role in Scouting 5

6. Module G/H – Programme plans/plus Module I – What did they say?
Focus on the Balanced Programme and successful programme planning
Module I – What did they say?
How to communicate effectively with young people
Module J – Awards and badges
See how different Awards and badges can complement the Balanced Programme
Module K – First aid masterclass
Complete a first response course or equivalent 6

7. Module A – Prepare for Take Off!
Aim
The aim of this module is to give Young Leaders the essential information they need to operate safely. This module will provide them with the skills necessary to assist with another section and understand the role of a Young Leader. They will also discover how the Young Leaders’ Scheme operates and how to access further training opportunities.
Objectives
By the end of this module, Young Leaders will be able to:
explain the purpose and method of Scouting
explain how the Child Protection Policy applies to them
recognise the importance of POR and show how to access information contained within it
demonstrate an understanding of how POR affects their actions as a Young Leader
understand the importance of providing activities safely and show how to complete a basic risk assessment
understand how the Young Leaders’ Scheme works and how to access further training
state the role of a Young Leader within the section they are assisting with 7

8. Recognition
Module A badge
Mission flash badges
Young Leader belt 8

9. Using the Young Leaders’ Scheme as part of an award
Service element 9

10. Practical issues Adult: Young person ratios Nights Away Module A
Young people?
Leader meetings 10