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Module 12Providing a Balanced Programme

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Module 12Session 1

The Bigger Picture

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Objectives

• Explain how a balanced programme meets The Scout Association’s educational objectives

• Describe how the Programme Zones, Methods and Underlying Ways of Working for their section help ensure the operation of a balanced programme

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Five Key Principles of the Programme

1. Relevant and attractive

2. Easy to understand and operate

3. Progressive and accessible

4. Appealing to a wide range of young people

5. Meaning and fulfilling

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Module 12Session 2

Making it Happen

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Objectives• Plan a balanced programme• Use a wide variety of sources, methods and

themes to generate exciting and relevant programme ideas

• Involve young people in planning through the use of Sectional, District and County forums, conferences and committees

• Use the Self-Review process to support and enhance programme planning

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Good Planning1. Ensures The Scout Associations Aim and

purpose are achieved by using the Programme Zones over a year

2. Encourages the involvement of young people3. Promotes young people’s progression and

development4. Ensures a wide variety of activities and methods5. Encourages teamwork both among young people

and the adult leadership team6. Encourages the provision of opportunities for all

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Good Planning7. Means more enjoyment and less pressure for adults8. Ensures better use of time9. Ensures better use of adults and young people10. Ensures equipment, facilities and safety provision are

adequate and available11. Means leaders will find it easier to cope with the

unexpected12. Makes Scouting more fun and active13. Incorporates the results of Self-Review and learns from

any mistakes

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Generating Ideas• By the young people – sectional forums• Small groups – sixes, patrols• Leadership forums• District/county meetings• Involve everybody – Leaders, assistant leaders,

sectional assistants, young leaders and helpers

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Generating Ideas – Methods• The alphabet

• Anniversaries

• Radio

• Films

• History

• Brainstorming

• Newspapers

• Seasons

• TV

• Sport

• Themes

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Module 12Session 2

Making it HappenTask

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Planning a balanced programme

Need to plan over a variety of time spans

• Long-term – Over a year

• Mid-term – over three months

• Short-term – over one month

• Individual meetings – per week

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Module 12Session 2

Making it HappenTask

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Create a Planned and Balanced Programme

In Groups plan a balanced programme for 14 weeks from September to December

Choose one week and plan a detailed evenings programme

The plan should include:• Relevant Programme Zones and/or theme• Activities• A variety of Groupings

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Review • Looks back on what has been happening• Looks forward considering what support may be

needed• Should take at least once a year• Not just about problems but also about

celebrating success

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Module 12Session 2

Making it HappenTask

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Review 1. Swap Programmes and Review, pass on any

suggestions for improvements (be constructive) (10 mins)

2. Return and consider if you want to make any changes (5 mins)

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Module 12Session 3

An overview of the Sections

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Objectives

• Describe in outline the method, activities and structure of the Sections

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Module 12Session 3

An Overview of the SectionsTask

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Task

• Construct a card detailing sections from the provided items

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Module 12 Session 4

Characteristics

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Objectives• Explain how the various Awards, Challenges,

Badges and Certificates support the delivery of a balanced programme

TASK• Produce a list of Characteristics of the young

people in your section detailing how the Balanced Programme can aid development. Produce short report back

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