What is it?
The Young Leaders’ Scheme is a programme of 10 training modules and four missions (projects) designed to help and support those aged between 14 to 18 who work with a section (Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts) as a Young Leader. It gives Young Leaders the skills and knowledge to act as part of the section leadership team, and covers subjects such as a balanced and quality programme, Child Protection, First Aid and leadership skills.
The Young Leaders’ Scheme is designed to help 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.
How is it done?
Completion of the Young Leaders’ Scheme is based on attendance across a number of Modules. The Missions are where this learning can be put into practice (a similar concept to validation in the Adult Training Scheme).
Module A
Only Module A of the Young Leaders’ Scheme is compulsory, so it’s important to discuss which Modules and Missions have been completed in order to identify what additional learning may be needed.
Module A must be completed within 3 months of becoming an Explorer Scout Young Leader.
Next Module A: Friday 21st March 2025
Full training programme
For Young Leaders who would like to complete the FULL training programme (optional) and earn the Explorer Scout Young Leader belt buckle please make sure you book onto the necessary training courses, including the First Aid course. There is a cost to this training.
For the FULL training programme the remaining modules, two modules a week will be provided over a period of five weeks. These courses will be run in the Spring and Autumn terms but not Summer as exams get in the way, and the day that they are run will be changed (and possibly venue) of each course so that everyone can attend.
2024 Dates and venue
All the modules will be held at 3rd Hampton Scout Headquarters, 59 Percy Road, TW12 2JT and will run on Fridays from 19:30 – 21:00
Friday 7th March 2025: Module B “Taking the lead” and discussion on completing the missions
Friday 14th March 2025: Module C “That’s the way to do it” and Mod E “Game on”
Friday 21st March 2025: Module A – Mandatory Module
Friday 28th March 2025: Module D ” Understanding behaviour” and Mod F “Accessibility and Inclusivity”
Friday 4th April 2025: Module G “High quality programme” and Mod I “What did they say”
Friday 11th April 2025: Module H “Programme planning” and Mod J “Communicate it”
Note that the modules have a minimum and maximum attendance: Minimum 6 Maximum 24
In addition, there is a first aid module:
Sunday February 23rd 2025 : Module K “First Aid masterclass”, 3rd Hampton HQ, 59 Percy Road, TW12 2LB
Booking
Young Leaders should be registered as such on OSM and book the courses via that system.
More information?
More information about the Young Leader training scheme can be found here
The point of contact for all information regarding the Young Leaders scheme is: youngleaders@richmondscouts.
All ESYL training course bookings are handled by District Training Manager – contact: training@richmondscouts.org.uk
Next steps – Young Leader/DoE Service registration form
The online registration form can be found here: ONLINE YL FORM (updated 28/9/22)