Young Leaders Scheme

Training Modules

for North East District Explorers

Module A

Prepare for Take Off
 

Module A provides you with some essential information about being a Young Leader along.
This module needs to be completed within 3 months of becoming a Young Leader.
If you are already a YL and did not have access to the training courses then please book onto the next available Module A course or contact the DESC to arrange your training.

 

Module B

Taking the Lead
 
Taking The Lead

Young Leaders will learn about leadership styles, when to use particular styles and the role of the leader.

 

Module C

That's the Way to Do It!
 
That's the Way to Do It!

Young Leaders will explore different ways of instructing younger members.

 

Module D

Kids Behaving Badly!
 
Kid's Behaving Badly

Young Leaders will learn how to deal with difficult behaviour situations in their section and the possible causes of bad behaviour.

 

Module E

Game On
 
Game On!

This module aims to teach Young Leaders the importance of using games as a programming tool in their section. It illustrates different types of games and shows how they can be appropriate to different circumstances and times.

 

Module F

Making Scouts Accessible
 
Making Scouts Accessible

Young Leaders learn to identify the special needs of members in their section. After this module, they will understand the importance of making adjustments in their programmes to take these needs into account.

 

Module G

Programme Plans
 
Programme Plans

Modules G & H tackle an important area of section leadership - programme planning. The focus of these modules is looking at the concept of the Balanced Programme. Young Leaders will initially plan a section meeting. They will then look at long-term programme planning issues. Module G should be completed before Module H is begun.

 

Module H

Programme Plans Plus
 
Programme Plans Plus

Modules G & H tackle an important area of section leadership - programme planning. The focus of these modules is looking at the concept of the Balanced Programme. Young Leaders will initially plan a section meeting. They will then look at long-term programme planning issues. Module G should be completed before Module H is begun.

 

Module I

What Did They Say?
 
What Did They Say?

In all sections, input from the members is crucial to success. This module explores another important leadership function - how to communicate effectively with young people and how to listen to them. Once Young Leaders have acquired these skills, they will be able to make a valuable contribution to the health and well-being of the section in which they are working.

 

Module J

Awards & Badges
 
Awards & Badges

Module J looks at all of the awards and badges that are available in the three younger sections. Young Leaders will learn how each of these awards can compliment the Balanced Programme and offer challenge and adventure to beaver scouts, cub scouts and scouts.

 

Module K

First Aid Masterclass
 
First Aid Masterclass

Module K uses a well tested and established training course, the First Response course, to teach emergency aid to the Young Leaders.

Alternatives to the First Response course include gaining stage 4 of the Emergency Aid Staged Activity Badge, the Lifesaver Activity Badge for the explorer scout section or an equivalent recognised qualification.

 

Log Book

 

A log book is available to download using this link. This can help you to record your activities and progress as you work towards completing your Young Leader training modules and missions.