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The guide to the day to day running of a Scout Troop. It is designed as a handbook to help you with your role - whether your are a Scout Leader or a Troop Assisant. It will tell you what you need to know about the Scout section and your role within it. You may decide to read it from cover to cover, it is organised so that you can dip in and out, with each chapter given over to a key area of the role.

Troop Essentials contains practical advice to help you run a really successful Scout Troop. It covers such things as:

• Leadership teams
• How the Troop is organised
• An overview of the Balanced Programme

Who is Troop Essentials for?

This is an essential guide for:

• any new adult helping with a Scout Troop
• experienced Leaders and adults looking for ideas and support
• other adults with a supporting role in the Scout Section

How to use Troop Essentials

Troop Essentials is one of three adult resources for the Scout Troop. It has been organised so that you can dip in and out of it to find information, ideas and examples. As an adult working with a Scout Troop, you will also need:

• The Troop Programme,
• The Troop Programme Plus

This book has the following chapters:

1   Programme

This chapter gives an overview of the balanced programme and how the activities, Badges and Awards all fit in. Also covered are the principles, purposes and the Promise and Law.

2   Leadership Team

Looks at the crucial issues that affect Troop Leadership, such as recruiting adults and organising the Leadership teams. Also covered are training, administration and good practices.

3   It's all about young people

Looks at young people in the Pack and covers issues such as Child Protection and special Needs.

4   Everyday Adventure

Gives an overview of Scouting activities and adventures, it also covers how to deliver them safely and information about insurance.

5   Communication and Image

Why it is important to have a good of Scouting in the wider community and details about communicating with Pack and Leaders.

6   Administration

Information on a good administration system, either computer or paper based and how it should be efficient, accurate and fit for purpose.

7   Wider View

Looks at how Scouting fits in locally, nationally and internationally.

Appendix

Includes sample forms, contacts and a glossary.