Session 6 – Young Leader Transition to Adult Leader

Many Explorer Scout Young Leaders transition to be leaders upon their 18th birthday. Some of these young people have completed the Explorer Scout Young Leaders Scheme. This is an ongoing programme of training designed to enable Explorer Scout Young Leaders' work effectively in the section that they choose.

The Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme is a programme of 10 training modules and four missions (projects). It is designed to help and support those aged between 14 and 18, who work with a section. The Missions are a validation of training to ensure Explorer Scout Young Leaders can put this training into practice.

The Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme is designed to help Explorer Scout Young Leaders to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed in their current role, which can be built on if they decide to take out an adult appointment.

There is also the Explorer Scout Young Leader badge (rectangular) that is given on becoming 18 when the missions and modules have been completed, which can be worn on their adult uniform. It is important to bear in mind that completion of the Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme cannot be used as automatic validation for any module, but it should give an indication of the prior learning that may have been gained and should be taken into consideration when agreeing the Personal Learning Plan.

When completing the personal learning plan with a young adult who has previously been a young leader, it is important to recognise the work the individual has done whilst undertaking this scheme. For example, if the young person has completed Module K (staged activity badge for first aid) the learner does not need to complete the Adult Training Scheme module 10 as long as it is within 3 years of completion.

Further details can be found on Prior learning gained in the Explorer Scout Young Leader’s Scheme.

Session objectives

• To provide an opportunity for training Advisers to identify gaps in their knowledge around the scheme.
• To look at the scheme and develop a potential PLP.
• To ensure Training Advisers consider previous learning within the Explorer Scout Young Leader Scheme.

Great For

• Getting your training advisers talking about prior knowledge.
• Identifying good practice.
• Getting your training Advisers to discuss issues in validation around the Explorer Scout Young Leaders' Scheme.

Resources

• Prior learning gained in the Explorer Scout Young Leaders' Scheme with columns two and three blanked out.
• Copies of Blank personal learning plan (one per participant).
• Copies of Young leader modules content

Time

This will depend upon the number of participants but will take approximately up to an hour and a half.

Method

•  Split participants into groups.
• Hand out copies of the fact sheet Prior Learning gained on the Explorer Scout Young Leaders' Scheme with columns two and three blanked out.
•  Ask the participants to identify the prior learning from the Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme and how it equates to the Adult training modules - identify modules.
• Ask the participants to identify any additional learning required to complete the module.
• Complete a personal learning plan from the evidence of prior learning from Explorer Scout Young Leaders Scheme.
• Feedback to the rest of the participants and discuss gaps