This file has the following chapters:
1 The what, why and how of Scouting
Scouting is much more than an activity club for young people.
This chapter talks about what Scouting is, why we need it, and
how we go about delivering it.
2 The Programme
The Scout Association has a continuous training Programme. Its aim
is to promote the growth and development of young people. This
chapter outlines The Programme.
3 The structure of Scouting
This chapter outlines the structure of The Scout Association,
within its four levels: Group, District, County/Area and UK
Headquarters.
4 The welfare of young people and adults in Scouting
Parents, carers and the wider community trust us to take care of the
younge people in our charge. We have a moral and legal duty to put this
above everything else.
This chapter looks at some of the specific responsibilities that we
have. In your formal training as an adult, you will explore the
issues raised here in greater detail.
5 The support available for adults
As an adult in Scouting, you are entitled to support to help you do
your job. Your local District and County/Area will provide training
and support for you so that you can gain fresh ideas and skills to
provide the quality programme your young people expect. Also parents
and carers of our young people expect us as Leaders to have adequate
skills and knowledge to run safe and exciting programmes.
6 Inside Scouting
Scouting should be a valuable experience for adults and young people.
This chapter looks at some stratergies and issues to help you make sure
this happens.
It also looks at some of the issues facing Scouting today and how
Scouting can embrace other organisations that are interested in the
development of young people.
7 How to maintain and increase your Membership
Scouting helps young people to get the most out of life. As adults
in Scouting, we have a duty to try and reach as many young people as
we can. We need to actively try to overcome some of the obstacles that
block the growth of Scout Groups. This chapter offers some advice on
increasing your Membership.
8 The essentials of administration
It is impossible to manage a busy Section without good administration.
Some people adopt a computer-based approach. Others will rely on
keeping paper-based records. It doesn't matter whihc you choose so
long as it's accurate.
Keeping accurate records ensures that you keep on top of the day-to-day
running of your Section. Imagine not knowing where your Members lived,
who had paid you for which event or what medical problems your Members
have? This chapter will provide you with essestial advice on what
records to keep and how to keep them.
Appendicies
This file also contains a number of appendicies:
Appendix 1 - Badge and Awards
Diagrams of the positions of Badges and Awards on Uniforms.
Appendix 2 - Data Protection Act
A sample letter to send to parents relating to the collection of personal information.
Appendix 3 - Headquarters contacts
A list of HQ contact addresses, email addresses and webpages.
Glossary of Scouting terms and abbreviations
Definitions of Scouting abbreviations and terms you may here
from time to time.
CD Rom
The file also comes with a CD-Rom containing amongst other things:
- Badge and logo clipart;
- ScoutCount - an electronic membership database system;
- A recruitment presentation
