Module A – Prepare for take-off (essentials and expectations)
To be completed within three months of becoming an ESYL.
Aim
This module aims to give you the essential information you will need to perform your ESYL role safely. It will provide you with the immediate skills needed to assist another section, and to understand your role. You will also discover how the Scheme works, and find out how to access further training opportunities.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
¦ explain your role as an ESYL for the section you are supporting
¦ explain how local Scouting is organised
¦ summarise the purpose and methods of Scouting
¦ explain how the Child Protection Policy applies to you
¦ explain the importance of Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) and access the information within it
¦ show that you understand how POR affects your actions
¦ explain why it’s important to run activities safely, and necessary to carry out risk assessments
¦ understand how the Scheme works and how to access further training
PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE STAYING FOR THE AFTERNOON TRAINING YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A PACKED LUNCH.
Module E - Understanding Behaviour
Aim
There are a number of reasons why young people behave in certain ways. The aim of this module is to
give ESYLs a basic understanding of the different behaviours that young people can display and
explores some of the potential reasons underpinning those behaviours. By the end, you should be able
to recognise and propose possible strategies for dealing with different behaviours.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
¦ understand different types of behaviour
¦ understand and talk about the causes and triggers underpinning different types of behaviour
¦ demonstrate a number of tools or methods that could be used to manage behaviour
¦ explain how ESYLs can assist with managing behaviour in the section
¦ explain where they can get further assistance, and when to involve adults
Module I - What did they say?
Aim
This module aims to make you aware of the importance of listening to the views of young people. It
gives an overview of how to bring their ideas to life, how to adapt their ideas where necessary, and
how to and involve them in the planning of their programme.
Objectives:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
¦ understand why it is important to get feedback and input from young people in the section
¦ list different ways you can gather ideas and feedback within your section
¦ explain how you can bring your section’s ideas to life and make adaptations where necessary
