Supporting ESYLS
Contents
- Introduction
- About the Scheme
- Overview of the modules and missions
- Supporting ESYLS
- Next Steps
- Safeguarding
- FAQs
- Modules and missions
- Module A – Prepare for take-off (essentials and expectations)
- Module B - Taking the lead
- Module C - That's the way to do it!
- Module D – Understanding behaviour
- Module E - Game on!
- Module F - Making Scouting accessible and inclusive
- Module G – What is a high quality programme?
- Module H – Programme planning
- Module I - What did they say?
- Module J - Communicate it!
- Module K- First Aid
- Icebreaker ideas
- Letters and references
- Appendix A
- Appendix B - Domino hunt
- Appendix C - Child protection scenarios
- Appendix D - Leadership styles
- Appendix E - Narrative of a Beaver Scout Meeting
- Appendix F- Self-reflection sheet
- Appendix G- Negative sentences
- Appendix H - Mock trial scenarios
- Appendix I- Programme - making reasonable adjustments
- Appendix J - Programme objectives
- Appendix K - Bingo sheet
- Appendix L - Number game scenarios
- Appendix M - Skill builder
- Appendix N – Skills Checklist
Supporting ESYLS
Recognition for the ESYLs’ Scheme
See details below for what can be awarded to ESYLs and when, as well as other Awards that Young Leaders may be working towards without them knowing it:
What is awarded?
ESYL badge and woggle
When should it be awarded?
After completing Module A
What is awarded?
A mission strip
When should it be awarded?
After completing each individual mission, a mission strip is awarded
These should be placed around the Module A badge
What is awarded?
ESYL belt buckle
When should it be awarded?
On completion of the entire Scheme (all training
modules and missions)
What is awarded?
ESYL certificate
When should it be awarded?
Either when the young person turns 18 or completes the whole Scheme
The back of the certificate can be used to record which modules and missions the ESYL has completed.
What is awarded?
ESYL Service Award
When should it be awarded?
Can be worn on the adult uniform to recognise a person’s completion of the Scheme
The Scheme counts towards the volunteering/service section of several other awards, including the Chief Scout’s Platinum and Diamond Awards, the Queen’s Scout Awards, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. In research we found that significant numbers of Young Leaders weren't completing their Duke of Edinburgh's Awards despite completing three of the required sections through things they were already doing in Scouting. This includes volunteering done while being a Young Leader. Most who were missing out didn't know how to sign up.
The Chief Scout’s Platinum Award and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award (three months)
Briefing and training should be given in order to gain the necessary skills. Explorer Scouts take up a further three months in either their skill, physical or service challenge. Therefore, they may choose to do six months at this level. Module A must be completed or have already been completed to be a Young Leader, even if the young person has no intention of completing other modules and missions. Training can count towards their weekly targets but should not be more than 25% of their time spent volunteering.
The Chief Scout’s Diamond Award and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award (six months)
Briefing and training should be given in order to gain the necessary skills. Members who have not completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award or the Chief Scout's Platinum Award must undertake an extra six months in either the service challenge or the longer of the skills or physical challenges. Module A must be completed or have already been completed to be a Young Leader, even if the young person has no intention of completing other modules and missions. Training can count towards their weekly targets but should not be more than 25% of their time spent volunteering.
The Queen’s Scout Award and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award (12 months)
Briefing and training should be given in order to gain the necessary skills. Award participants who are not holders of the Chief Scout’s Diamond Award or Silver DofE must complete an extra six months in either the service or in the longer versions of the skills or physical activity challenges. The International, Community and Values (ICV) list Certain activities run within the section supported by the ESYL may count towards the International, Community and Values (ICV) list as part of their top awards. For example, the ICV list for the
Platinum award has the suggestion of organising a series of two evening programmes for another section on an international theme agreed with a mentor. See the whole ICV list. Module A must be completed or have already been completed to be a Young Leader, even if the young person has no intention of completing other modules and missions. Training can count towards their weekly targets but should not be more than 25% of their time spent volunteering.