1. A Section Leaders Guide to Explorer Young Leaders

2. Explorer Young Leaders
This is a brief introduction to the Explorer Young Leader Scheme, to explain the scheme, what it is all about, the rewards and your commitment as a section leader. Not every section will have a requirement for a YL but the option should be seriously considered.

3. What/Who Are YL’s ? They are the Scout Leaders of the Future.
Explorer Scouts or DOE volunteer
14 – Years Old
Registered with a District Explorer Unit
Invested if an Explorer Scout
Wear Uniform if an Explorer Scout
Help in Beaver Colonies, Cub Packs or Scout Troops
They are the Scout Leaders of the Future.
Without Adult Leaders there is no Scouting !

4. What Do They Do? Opportunity to Join In with Other Scout Units
Meet as a Separate YL Unit for regular training modules.
Take Part in Progressive Training
Gain Platinum & Diamond Chief Scout’s Awards
Work Towards the Queen’s Scout Award
Gain Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards

5. What is ‘Special’ About Them ?
It is a commitment to Specific Leadership Training.
It counts towards their adult leadership training.
Module A, is Compulsory within 3 months
Modules B – K & Missions 1 – 4, Optional

6. What Does Module A Cover ?
Purpose & Method of the Scout Association
Child Protection
Policy, Organization & Rules
Activity Rules & Safety
Understanding the Role of the Young Leader

7. The Other Modules ?
Prepare for Take Off :- Compulsory, delivered within 3 Months of becoming a YL. This is about safeguarding for young people and being safe yourself. Taking the Lead :- Learn how/when to apply different leadership styles. That’s the way to do It :- How to teach new skills to young people. Kids behaving badly :- How to handle challenging behaviour in young people. Game on :- How to deliver a variety of games in a variety of ways. Making Scouting accessible :- Ensuring that all those who want to Scout can. Programme Plans :- How to deliver a balanced Scouting program and awards and badges Programme Plans PLUS :- Delivering a balanced Scouting program part II. What Did they Say :- Effective communication and listening. First Aid :- Does this need explaining ?

8. 3 Meetings / Sectional Forums 4 Responsibility & Record Keeping
What Are The Missions ?
1 Indoor Activities
2 Outdoor Activities
3 Meetings / Sectional Forums
4 Responsibility & Record Keeping
The missions are an opportunity to put into practice the classroom training sessions.

9. YL Rewards and Recognition ?
Awarded YL Badge on Completion of Module A Awarded a certificate of attendance for each module training session. Awarded Mission Strips on Completion of Each Mission. Total of 4 Presented with Young Leader Belt Buckle & Certificate on Completion of Whole Scheme. Counts towards DOE volunteer section. It is impressive on their CV and sets them apart from others Some Groups will ( should in my opinion ) pay the yearly Scout Capitation Fee.

10. What Do You Section Leaders Need To Do for YL’s ?
Support Them !
Have a partnership agreement
Do remember that they are a Young Person
Do Not allow them Unsupervised Access
Do give them Responsibility
Do include them in your program planning and program delivery
Be Prepared to Step In
YL’s are not there to make up the numbers or just do the washing up !

11. Is It Worth All The Effort ?
Benefits for you Section Leaders:
An extra pair of hands to deliver an exciting program.
New ideas. They may be from a different group with a different approach and views.
A Young role model for your young people to look up to.
45 % of YL’s will go on to become adult Leaders. This is your opportunity to promote your Section and Group and help safeguard the future.

12. Group, Section, Meeting Night, Times.
What’s Next ?
If you can offer a space for a Young Leader then please let me have the details.
Group, Section, Meeting Night, Times.
You can contact me directly. :- Chris Emmins, YL District Advisor, 1 Mocatta Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex,
RH15 8UR. Phone :
e mail :-

13. Explorer Scout Young Leaders. The Leaders of the Future
“Leaders are people who keep their promises. If you say you are going to do something, then do IT.” Bear Grylls
“A Leader must have a cheery, energetic personality, with sympathy and the understanding of his followers.” Lord Baden-Powell

14. The End
If you have any questions about having a YL in your team now is the time to contact me and ask. Do please seriously consider offering a place to a YL. They will be a huge benefit when fully included in your section. It is a big commitment of time and effort from the YL so we must all ensure that it is both rewarding and beneficial to all.