To: GSLs, ADCs, ESLs and Young Leader Mentors
Hi Everyone!
Young Leader Training 2017/18
I am writing with details for Young Leader Training for 2017 and 2018, to help you plan ahead, and so that we can work together to ensure that all young leaders are properly trained. Your support is very much appreciated.
The Diary of Events:
20th September Module A –7-8pm Mandatory Induction for all Young Leaders/ D of E Volunteers 8-8.15pm – Drop In Clinic for Young Leaders/ Module Sign Off/ Award Support at District Headquarters. No cost. Young Leader Handbooks will be issued upon completion of module A.
9th October Young Leader Mentor Meeting. A get together for all those supporting young leaders within groups.
7.30-8.30pm at District Headquarters.
10-12th November Young Leader Training Weekend – Modules B,D, E, G, H, I Silverhelme Scout Activity Centre – Residential/Indoor Weekend Book online through OSM (this will only work if the Young Leader is registered) £30
10th January Module A – 7-8pm Mandatory Induction for all Young Leaders/ D of E Volunteers 8-8.15pm – Drop In Clinic for Young Leaders/ Module Sign Off/ Award Support at District Headquarters. No cost. Young Leader handbooks will be issued upon completion of module A.
3rd March Young Leader Training Day – Modules C, F 9-5pm, Venue to be confirmed. Book online through OS (this will only work if the Young Leader is registered) £10
18th April Module A – 7-8pm Mandatory Induction for all Young Leaders/ D of E Volunteers 8-8.15pm – Drop In Clinic for Young Leaders/ Module Sign Off/ Award Support at District Headquarters. No cost. Young Leader Handbooks will be issued upon completion of module A.
19th September Module A – 7-8pm Mandatory Induction for all Young Leaders/ D of E Volunteers 8-8.15pm – Drop In Clinic for Young Leaders/ Module Sign Off/ Award Support at District Headquarters. No cost. Young Leader Handbooks will be issued upon completion of module A.
Lonsdale District Scouts
It’s really important that young leaders/ D of E Students are registered as soon as possible on joining the group, so that they can access these events, receive the support they need, and find out about all the other opportunities available to Explorer Scouts (including Jamborees and international trips). Young Leaders must be registered with Tracy Seton (Explorer Scout Administrator).
The forms can be found here: Forms
There is currently one opportunity to do the full training, resulting in the young leader belt, per year. This is because demand has been lower in recent years. There is a larger gap between the two main training events, to encourage the young leaders to do their missions between these two events, thus resulting in them being signed off on their final training event.
I am currently looking for people who are prepared to help in the delivery of the training events, so if you are interested- or know someone who is, please let me know. I am also trying to identify a provider for the first aid training, which has previously been free for all young leaders.
This year, I will be focussing on the following:
- Increasing the number of Young Leaders achieving their Young Leader Belt
- Developing a team of Young Leader Trainers
- Supporting the recruitment of Young Leaders into every section in Lonsdale.
- Encouraging Young Leaders to engage in the Explorer Scout Programme, and achieve their Platinum, Diamond and Queen Scout Award.
- Ensuring every Young Leader completes Module A, within their first 6 months.
As ever, should you have any questions or queries then please do get in touch.
youngleaders@lonsdalescouts.org.uk
Best Wishes
Hannah Bentele
Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders)
