Overview

Outline: Support the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of the Beaver Leader

Main Tasks – Delivery of a Balanced Programme:

  • Support the delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the Young People.
  • Support the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
  • Ensuring that every young person in the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one night’s away experience each year.
  • Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards, in particular the Chief Scouts Award.
  • Actively work with other adults in the Group to support and promote Group or multi-section activities and events.
  • Agree how you can support the Section Leader to ensure regular opportunities are provided for young people to express their views on the programme and running on the Section, and that those views are taken into account (for example using Log Chews, Pack, Troop, Sixer or Patrol Leader forums, or any other method).
  • Actively support the Section Leaders to promote the Moving On from Section to Section.

Operation of the Section

  • Work with the Group Scout Leader, the Group Executive Committee and others to support recruiting and inducting appropriate Section Leaders, Assistant Leaders and Section Assistants.
  • Agree responsibilities with the Section Leader(s), Assistant Section Leader(s), Section Assistants and parent helpers taking into account the development of the individual’s leadership potential.
  • Ensure accurate records are kept of the Young People in the Section in accordance with the Data Protection Act and pass these records to the Section Leader when the Young Person reaches the age to move up to the next Section.
    Regularly review the operation of the Section.
  • Make and maintain good relationships with parents/carers of the Young People. This may include running a parent rota and/or inviting parents to support camps or other residential experiences.

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About 3rd Codnor Scout Group

About 3rd Codnor Scout Group

3rd Codnor is an active Scout group based in Codnor, Derbyshire with over 20 young people in our Beaver, Cub and Scout sections.

We meet at our Scout hut and outdoor locations every week during school terms, and run many camps and other activities throughout the year.

If you’re an experienced assistant leader looking for a new Group, or someone completely new to Scouting who wants to make a positive difference to young people we’d love to hear from you.