Supporting our Groups, Sections & Leaders to deliver Scouting

Our aim for 2023 is to:

Make sure that everyone feels valued by:

• • Regularly taking time to listen to feedback;

  • Supporting the work that they’re doing;

  • Thanking everyone for their hard work;

Make sure that training is available (and works) for everyone:

• • So that Explorer Scout Young Leaders have easy access to the training they need;

  • So that adults have the access and advice needed to complete their whole wood badge;

  • By promoting the adventurous activities permit scheme;

  • With opportunities and guidance for ongoing learning;

Help groups to help themselves through the use of:

• • Occasional Helpers and Section Assistants to complement the traditional roles of Leaders / Assistant Leaders - providing options to start with light involvement and “trade up”;

  • Group executive committees and Scout Active Support units to provide direction and support so that our leaders can get on with running their sections;

Support and extend the Young Leader scheme so that:

• • Young leaders get the most out of the skills and experience they gain;

  • More sections take advantage of the Young Leader Scheme;

  • Groups who currently have Young Leaders can get the most out of them;

Make sure that all of our groups are setting themselves goals to continue to grow and develop;

Plan for future by:

• • Encouraging leaders to develop new skills and step into future roles;

  • Making sure that groups and the district have considered succession planning for key roles;