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The Young Leaders' Scheme is just one of the exciting programme elements in the Explorer Scout Section. All leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Section who are between the ages of 14 and 18 must be members of a Young Leaders Unit. They are Explorer Scouts who choose to devote a large proportion of their time in Scouting to service in another Section.

The Young Leaders' Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to develop and grow as individuals. It allows them to make a valuable contribution to their community and give service to others. The scheme also helps them fulfil the service elements of their awards

Beaver Scout Leaders around the country are finding that Young Leaders can be an enormously important part of their Section leadership team.

If you are a Beaver Scout Leader, you will have an important role to play in making sure that any Young Leaders that you work with get the most out of their time with your Colony.

Many Young Leaders may be the adult leaders of the future - so it is vital that we encourage them and help them make the most of their time as Young Leaders, as this will benefit both the young people in their personal development and the movement as a whole.

There are a number of resources designed to support the delivery of the Young Leader's Scheme.Young Leader's Essentials is the key resource for those involved in the delivery of the scheme and contains all of the information needed to run a successful Young Leader's programme.

There are a number of factsheets aimed at Young Leaders themselves. These factsheets recap and refresh the learning that a young person undertakes during their training.

A factsheet,specifically designed for Beaver Scout Leaders working with Young Leaders has been developed by the Explorer Scout Support Team:

FS155059 - Young Leaders - Information for Beaver Scout Leaders

Broad overview of the Young Leader's Scheme to help Section Leaders understand the concepts behind the scheme and its benefits for their Section.

The Young Leaders' Young People First card (orange card) is a version of the Young People First card (yellow card) which Adults in Scouting are issued with. The orange card has the main Child Protection policy written in language which Explorer Scouts will find more suitable.

This card is handed out before the young person becomes a Young Leader, even if they are only trying out the role.

The guidence is designed to safeguard the welfare of all Members.

The card is a free resource available from the Information Centre

You can view and download PDF plan of the Young People First card (orange card) here