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From Monday 16th November 2009, as part of The Scout Association's development of one fully integrated website for Members, the information contained on this page is no longer being maintained. For up to date information please visit the following link:Scout Network: The Balanced Programme

The philosophy underpinning the programme is that every Scout Network should participate in a Balanced Programme over a period of time. The emphasis has shifted from a badge and award driven culture to one that nsures that all young people experience a quality programme covering a wide range of subjects. To help, the Balanced Programme is divided into a number of Self Development Areas, methods and underlying ways of working.

From Monday 16th November 2009, as part of The Scout Association's development of one fully integrated website for Members, the information contained on this page is no longer being maintained. For up to date information please visit the following link:Scout Network: The Balanced Programme

Self Development Areas split the whole programme into manageable areas. Each Area represents a different development area in a young person's life. There are three Self Development Areas in Scout Network Section. They are:

• Community
• International
• Skills and Development

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As part of the Balanced Programme across the Self Development Areas, the Network should experience a variety of Methods through the programme. This will make meetings and activitie smore interesting and appeal to a wider cross-section of Members.

The following Underlying Ways of Working should always support Network programmes: