Young Leaders
Courses supporting Young Leaders, Volunteers and Parents
Introduction to the Young Leader scheme
Introduction to the Scout Association Young Leaders Scheme for 14-18yr old Explorer Scouts & Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme volunteers
Module A: Prepare for Take Off
This module aims to give you the essential information you will need to perform your Young Leader role safely. It will provide you with the immediate skills needed to assist another section, and to understand your role.
Module B: Taking the lead
This module aims to introduce you to the different concepts of leadership. It will teach you how to adapt your style so you can most effectively lead different kinds of activities.
Module C & J : That’s the way to do it and Communicate it!
Module D & F – Understanding behaviour & Making Scouting inclusive
Module E – Game on
The aim of this module is to give YLs a good understanding of the importance of games in the section meeting. It will give you an idea of the different types of games that can be played and when to use them to greatest effect.
Module G & H – Programme and Planning
This module aims to provide you with the knowledge of what a high quality, balanced programme looks like. It will help you to understand how awards and badges help to achieve this and also how to plan a three month programme.
Module I – What did they say?
This module aims to make you aware of the importance of listening to the views of young people. It gives an overview of how to bring their ideas to life and how to adapt their ideas where necessary.
Module K – First Aid
Young Leaders Missions
Young Leaders need to complete four missions to work towards the Scheme. Completing a mission is similar to completing the validation segment of the Adult Training Scheme. Each mission shows that you as a Young Leader can put everything you have learnt throughout the modules into practice.