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Module 22 – Section Support

Relevant to:

Managers
Other Supporters

Description

Supporting adults working with young people.

This means:

knowing the features of the Section
understanding the Balanced programme
knowing how to use the Self-Review tools and how to help others to use them
knowing how to incorporate international aspects into the programme
encouraging residential experiences and activities outdoors as part of the Balanced programme.

Questions

Do you know what the needs of adults and young people are?
Do you know how the Sections work?
Can you explain the differences between the Sections both in terms of the programme but also in the different needs of the age ranges?
Do you know the elements of a balanced programme?
Do you know how to use the Self-Review tools?
Can you help another adult use the Self-Review tools?
Do you know why we use residential experiences and activities outdoors as a key part of the Balanced Programme?

Delivery methods

One to one
Small group
Course

To validate this module you will need to complete two of the following:

Produce a plan of the support you will offer to those in the Sections.
Show evidence of how you support the Sections in your role.
Describe to an adult new to Scouting how the Programme Zones, Underlying Ways of Working and a variety of Methods help ensure the operation of a balanced programme. (OCN Unit O1.2)
Plan and deliver an activity (Section activity, training session, presentation) explaining how the various Awards, badges and Challenges support the delivery of a balanced programme. (OCN Unit O1.3)
Undergo the Self-Review process and explain how it supports and enhances the programme planning process. (OCN Unit O1.4)
Participate in the programme planning process and outline how the plan addresses the various Programme Zones and Underlying Ways of Working of the Section you support.
Explain the Risk Assessment, Home Contact, medical details, insurance and other safety and welfare requirements for either a residential experience or an adventurous activity. (OCN Unit O3.4)
Plan and help deliver an activity for young people on a subject a Section leadership team finds difficult.
Any other ideas, subject to agreement with a Training Adviser.

And:

Outline the main features of the Sections you support including the age ranges, themes, groupings, decision making and programme planning processes to a Training Adviser. (OCN Unit O1.1)

Open College Network

This module forms the whole of the OCN Unit Providing Support to the Sections.

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