I’m A Young Leader

Get Me Into There…

Who’s Who

• ENTER YL UNIT LEADER INFO HERE• Who’s doing Mod A today?– Name– Scouting history– Experience of being a young leader so far– An interesting fact about yourself

Objectives• What is Scouting all about?• What is a Young Leader?• Keeping young people safe• So what next?

What is Scouting all about?

Challenge

Adventure

Friends

Skills

Creativity

Problem Solving

Responsibility

Fun

Mud

International

Ceremony

Scout Association Aim

To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local,

national and international communities

Learning by Doing

• Take part in new experiences and activities• Explore the outdoors• Take responsibility• Work in teams and on own• Progressive activities (i.e. they get harder as

you get more skilled)• Living out the promise

Scout Promise

• Different versions per section• Different versions for different faiths• Scouting is underpinned by three key

principles– Duty to self– Duty to others– Duty to God

What is a Young Leader?

A Young Leader is…..

• An explorer scout• Part of group• Member of leadership team• Responsible• Easy to talk to• Run programmes, not just games• There to have fun

A Young Leader is…

How Young Leaders fit in…

• Part of district explorer scouts• Also affiliated to a scout group• Part of a section• Help deliver the programme

The Programme• Programme– Award Schemes & Challenges– Activity Awards, Staged Awards, Joining Awards– Programme Methods• Go on visits• Play games

– Programme Zones• Adventure• Creativity• Beliefs & Attitudes

The Scout Group

• Beaver Scouts: 6-8• Cub Scouts: 8-10• Scouts: 10-14• Section Leaders, Group Scout Leaders,

Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary

Keeping young people safe

Keeping Young People Safe

• What does it mean to you?– Minimise risk on activities– Stamp out bullying– Free from abuse– Safe from online threats

Minimise risk on activities

• POR – Policy, Rules, Organisation• In Touch• Activity Permits• Equipment• Risk Assessment• Incident Procedure• www.scouts.org.uk - POR, Factsheets, Ideas

Risk Assessment

• Identify the hazards• Identify who might be hurt• Identify how you might prevent an accident

Risk AssessmentHazard Who Control Review

Bullying

• What would the signs be?• How would you deal with it?• Who would you tell?• Who might the people involved feel?

What is Bullying?• Behaving in a deliberately intimidating or

hurtful way towards someone.• Usually repeated over time, or victims are

fearful of repetition.• Bullying can be both physical and emotional.• Power relationships – not about two friends

falling out.• It’s about feelings and not actions

What is Bullying• Types of bullying• Signs of bullying

What can you do?• Watch for the signs• Don’t ignore bullying problems• Speak to your section leader, YL leader or

GSL• Create an anti-bullying code and code of

conduct• Don’t be a bully!

What is abuse?

• Physical• Neglect• Emotional• Sexual

Facts about abuse• Child abuse happens in all ethnic,

social, religious & economic groups

• Abusers come from a wide range of backgrounds; they may be married, well liked & respected

• Most child sex abusers are men, but in 20-25% of cases the abuse is by a woman

• Young people sometimes abuse other young people

• In most cases children are abused by people they trust

• Children with disabilities are at greater risk of abuse

• Children and adults are often ‘groomed’ – with threats, treats and other forms of favouritism

• Texting or social network sites may be used in grooming

• Offenders may make themselves indispensible; so people would never believe any allegations

What do I need to do?

• Stick to the rules on the Orange Card• Behave appropriately• Observe rules for safety• Recognise the position of trust they’re in• If you suspect abuse:

WRITE IT DOWNPASS IT ON

What happens if…• a young person tells you of abuse by someone

else?• someone expresses concerns about a young

person?• unexplained injuries, or changes in behaviour, are

observed which give cause for concern?• you receive an allegation about another person or

about yourself?• you are concerned that a colleague isn’t following

the Code of Behaviour?

WRITE IT DOWNPASS IT ON

Something to think about…

If a young person tells you about abuse you must always pass the information on

Something to think about…

Having favourites can do no harm

Something to think about…

When working as a young leader, it is OK for you to run a game when an adult leader is not present

Something to think about…

Young leaders may share sleeping accommodation with adult leaders when space is limited or alternative arrangements cannot be made

Something to think about…

You should not get involved in a relationship with a young person in the section where you are working

Something to think about…

Young leaders shouldn’t have physical contact with young people

Something to think about…

It is acceptable to “take the mickey” out of a young person

Something to think about…

Young people always report incidents of abuse

Something to think about…

Young people are likely to exaggerate incidents of abuse

Something to think about…

It’s better to wait and see what happens before reporting behaviour or attitudes you

do not like

Safe Online

• Social networking sites• www.thinkuknow.co.uk• CEOP symbol• Never give away personal details• Never arrange to meet someone without an

adult present• You NEVER know who you are talking to

Safe Online

• Facebook, BEBO etc– Make sure your profile is appropriate for the

people you have as friends– Remember things stay on the internet forever– Think about what your mum, a future employer

or a new boy or girlfriend would think of your content

– Take action against people who make inappropriate comments, postings etc

Safe Online

• Make sure nothing you post could be misconstrued as bullying

• If something upsets you, do something about it– Tell the person– Report it to school, scouts, moderator

Safe Online

• Be selective about who your online friends are

• Make sure you have set the permissions for you profile– All social networking sites are different– Don’t trust the defaults

• Be clear in your language

So, what next?

So, what next?

• ENTER DETAILS OF HOW YOUR YL UNT OPERATES

• ENTER DETAILS OF NEXT TRAINING COURSES• ENTER DETAILS OF NEXT SOCIAL / DISTRICT

ES EVENTS• OTHER ES UNITS IN DISTRICT

DoE Requirements

• Bronze – complete Module A• Silver – complete Module A and a further 2

modules• Gold – complete Module A and a further 2

modules

ESL(YL) or Young Leader Leader

• Is there to support you• To sound off to• Ask questions of• Support through missions and training

scheme• Support through award scheme• To work with section leaders for you

YL Training Scheme

• Module A completed – gain YL Badge• Modules B – J to complete– Covers leadership, games, programme planning

• Module K – 8 hour first aid course to complete

• 4 missions to complete• Awarded YL Belt

Skills Training

First Aid Training

Practical

Feet on

You take the lead

Fun

Objectives• What is Scouting all about?• What is a Young Leader?• Keeping young people safe• So what next?