You can use these pages to keep up to date with the latest news from the Explorer Scout Section.
National News and Support
HQ Support
You can obtain further support about The Explorer Scout section from Programme and Development department at The Scout Association Headquarters. The Explorer Scout Office can be contacted on: Headquarters at
programme@scout.org.uk
or by post to:
The Programme Team
The Scout Association
Gilwell Park
Chingford
London
E4 7QW
Headquarters Support Team for Explorer Scouts
The team is comprised of experienced Scouters and staff from Gilwell Park. The team currently consists of:
- Gemma Veitch - Programme and Development Adviser
- Tom Ovenstone - Head of 6-25 Programme
ESL (YL) Training weekends
Please find below all the session information and resources used during the ESL (YL) training weekends in Gilwell Park and Brighouse, Leeds
weekend objectives
Session one: Working in practice 1
Gilwell Feedback:
Leeds Feedback
Session two: What is an ESL (YL)?
Session three: Support for ESL (YL)
Session four: Work in practice 2
Gilwell Feedback:
Leeds Feedback
Session five: What else is in it for Young Leaders?
Session six: Operating a successful Unit
Gilwell Feedback:
Leeds Feedback
Session seven: Delivering High Quality Modules
Gilwell Feedback:
Leeds Feedback
Session eight: Missions
Session nine: Monitoring the Unit
Session ten: Taking this all back home
Extras!
For more information please contact the Programme Team on: programme@scout.org.uk
Please watch this space for all the information gathered over the weekends
Development, Advice and Support Workshops
Details about a series of Development Workshops aimed at AAC/ACC/ARC Explorer Scouts and DESC's.














