Module A – Prepare for take-off (essentials and expectations)
To be completed within three months of becoming an ESYL.
Aim
This module aims to give you the essential information you will need to perform your ESYL role safely. It will provide you with the immediate skills needed to assist another section, and to understand your role. You will also discover how the Scheme works, and find out how to access further training opportunities.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
¦ explain your role as an ESYL for the section you are supporting
¦ explain how local Scouting is organised
¦ summarise the purpose and methods of Scouting
¦ explain how the Child Protection Policy applies to you
¦ explain the importance of Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) and access the information within it
¦ show that you understand how POR affects your actions
¦ explain why it’s important to run activities safely, and necessary to carry out risk assessments
¦ understand how the Scheme works and how to access further training
PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE STAYING FOR THE AFTERNOON TRAINING YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A PACKED LUNCH.
Module G - What is a high quality programme?
Aim
This module aims to provide you with the knowledge of what a high quality, balanced programme is
and looks like for the section support. It will help you to understand how awards and badges help to
achieve this. It will also give you tips on where to find ideas for planning a high quality programme and
tips on reviewing the programme to ensure that it is challenging, relevant and rewarding for each young
person in the section.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
¦ identify the key elements of the younger section programmes, activity badges, challenge awards,
requirements for completing top awards, and Staged Activity Badges
¦ explain how the awards and badges form a progressive Scheme from age 6 to 25
¦ understand the concept and importance of having a balanced high quality programme and working
towards the top awards
¦ understand and explain how Moving On Awards improve links between sections
¦ explain what makes us unique as an organisation
¦ review the programme using the quality programme checkers
Module H - Programme Planning
Aim
This module aims to provide you with the skills and understanding necessary to plan and run a balanced
programme for their section over a three-month period.
Objectives:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
¦ know where to look for programme ideas
¦ understand the concept of running a high quality, balanced programme over a three-month period
¦ use a range of programme planning techniques
¦ describe what needs to be considered when planning and running activities
¦ plan an outline programme for a three-month period
¦ assess awards and badges on the basis of ‘personal best’
