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Programme

4b.7.1.1 Programme at the core 
All youth members should be offered a safe, high quality, balanced programme, run in accordance with The Scout Association’s programme (see also POR 4a.1.3).

4b.7.1.2 Section Team 
Other than Scout Network, the operation of each section must be overseen by a Section Team.

A Section Team comprises all Section Team Leaders, Section Team Members, and Young Leaders working with the section.

Section Teams are responsible for planning and delivering the detailed programme of their section. To assist with that programme delivery, the Section Team may call upon the assistance of helpers.

4b.7.1.3 Programme content and safety 
Section Teams must take account of:

  1. the youth programme
  2. badges and awards
  3. the section's method
  4. the additional needs of the section's individual members.
    See also POR 4b.5, and the further information that is available about additional needs.

Section Teams must pay attention to the requirements of safety and to the rules in POR Chapters 9a and 9b governing activities. This includes having enough adults present to ensure activities are run safely and, at a minimum, comply with the minimum ratios specified in POR 9a.1.2.

Progressive responsibility for involvement of young people in planning and decision-making is an important element of the programme.

Section Teams must ensure the effective operation of the Drey, Colony, Pack, Troop and Unit Forum. 

4b.7.1.4 Scout Network
A District 14-24 Team Leader is responsible for programme and projects undertaken by the District Scout Network.  

Scout Network members should play a leading role in organising projects to facilitate participation in the programme and, where possible, take responsibility for supporting projects.