{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"Here\u2019s some useful information to help you transition your young people into the next section.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/5065/adult-support-scout-crafts-jpg.jpg","width":2560,"height":1709,"altText":"Adult helping Scouts","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EKeeping young people moving through the sections is key to running a successful Scout Group. As leaders, it\u2019s important that we encourage and support young people to continue their journey in Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEach section offers new challenges and activities, along with badges and awards to earn. Our programme\u2019s designed to be progressive through the sections, with young people developing their skills as they move on.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlanning ahead can make sure that young people move at the right time for them, and flexibility in the age ranges offers the opportunity for young people to move up with a small group of friends.\u0026nbsp;It may sometimes be appropriate to make moving from the Beaver, Cub, or Scout sections more flexible for young people with\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=377,350\u0022\u003Eadditional needs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s important to establish and maintain links between the sections (in both directions) to give young people the support they need when moving on. For example, the transition between Scouts and Explorers may be more challenging, due to Explorers existing at District level, so it\u2019s really important that Explorer Scouts are visible in the District and visit local Scout Groups.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBelow we\u2019ve listed some practical things that all leaders can do to support young people moving between the sections.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;General tips for leaders\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERegularly update your Group Scout Leader on who in your Beaver, Cub or Scout section is getting ready to move on.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChat to your Group Scout Leader if you need help connecting with other sections in your Group for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Your District Commissioner can point you in the right direction when helping to transition from Scouts to Explorers, and Explorers to Network.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAttending District and County meetings or events will give you the opportunity to meet leaders in your local area.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJoint activities, run together, help members of both sections get to know each other and feel comfortable with others outside their own section.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFor young people who need a bit of extra support in preparing to move on, our\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4595/visual-resources?cat=377,293,294\u0026amp;moduleID=10\u0022\u003Evisual resources\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/u\u003Emay come in use. They\u2019re available with or without symbols, on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://scoutsbrand.org.uk/\u0022\u003Ebrand centre\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. The resources are easy to understand and can help to put young people at ease when thinking of making the big move. These may be particularly useful for a young person with additional needs or an autistic young person, as this often involves increased anxiety about change or new situations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http://shop.scouts.org.uk/c-219-youth-resources.aspx\u0022\u003Eyouth\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http://shop.scouts.org.uk/c-219-youth-resources.aspx\u0022\u003E resources\u003C/a\u003E for each section provide key information for the young person, about their new section.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMoving from Beavers to Cubs\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMoving from Beavers to Cubs is an exciting time for Beavers. They can look forward to more adventurous activities as well as going on more camps.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4254/moving-on-award-beavers-to-cubs/?cat=11,18,163\u0026amp;moduleID=10\u0022\u003EMoving On Award\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, Beaver Scouts go to both Beavers and Cubs for at least three weeks. You could set them a challenge, for example, to meet at least three new Cubs and remember their names.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf possible, try to move a Beaver on to Cubs with their group of friends. That way, moving on isn\u2019t as scary.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECub Scouts could spend an evening creating welcome invitations for Beavers joining their section. This\u2019ll help to make the new Cubs feel more at home.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Cub Scout Leader could bring some or all of the Sixers to a Beaver Colony meeting, helping the Beaver Scouts to get to know some of the more senior Cubs in a familiar environment.\u0026nbsp; Give older Cubs the responsibility of supporting a new member \u2013 this could go towards their\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://scouts.org.uk/cubs/awards/team-leader/\u0022\u003ETeam Leader Challenge Award\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMoving from Cubs to Scouts\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s easy for a Cub Scout to feel like a small fish in a big pond when they move onto the Scout section. To prepare Cubs for the changes ahead, why not spend an evening completing part of a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://scouts.org.uk/scouts/activity-badges/\u0022\u003EScout activity badge\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E? Giving them a taste of the exciting things that lie ahead of them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo achieve their\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4296/moving-on-award-cubs-to-scouts/?cat=12,67,129\u0026amp;moduleID=10\u0022\u003EMoving On Award\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, Cubs visit a Scout Troop for at least three weeks, and take an active part in the Programme. Cubs may struggle with finding their voice in their new Troop. To combat this, challenge your Cubs to suggest a game for the section to play while on their visit. This prepares them for sharing programme ideas and speaking to others in the section. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/essentials/publications/cub-scouts-activity-log-book\u0022\u003ECubs Activity Log\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, there\u2019s space for Cubs to record key information about their new Scout Troop.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a volunteer, you could ask Patrol Leaders to look out for younger Scouts by buddying them up. Scouts can use this opportunity to achieve their \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://scouts.org.uk/scouts/awards/team-leader/\u0022\u003ETeam Leader Challenge Award\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMoving from Scouts to Explorers\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EScouts may have to venture a little further to meet with their new Unit. This creates an amazing opportunity for Scouts to widen their friendship circle and meet Explorers who have not been a part of their previous Group.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis transition between sections may be more challenging than others because Explorers operate at a District level so it\u2019s really important that Explorer Scouts are visible in the District and that Unit\u2019s visit local Scout Groups.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a Scout Leader, you could get your Scouts excited about moving on by inviting a local Explorer Unit to visit the Troop for an evening. The Explorers can help run an Explorer themed night. Scouts can work towards their\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4343/moving-on-award-scouts-to-explorers/?cat=7,64,177\u0026amp;moduleID=10\u0022\u003EMoving On Award\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;by listening to Explorers talk about the benefits of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=9,98\u0022\u003EYoung Leaders Scheme\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/top-awards/kings-scout-award/\u0022 title=\u0022King\u0027s Scout Award\u0022\u003EKing\u2019s Scout Award\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://scouts.org.uk/top-awards/explorer-belt/\u0022\u003EExplorer Belt\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=26,488\u0022\u003EDuke of Edinburgh Award\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYour District Explorer Scout Commissioner or your District Commissioner will be the best person to speak to for guidance on making contact with Explorer Units in your District.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMoving from Explorers to Network\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember, on turning 18, Explorers must move on. There\u2019s no flexibility in this upper age limit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen an Explorer Scout turns 18-years-old, they\u2019re faced with some exciting options. They\u2019ll automatically become part of the UK\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://scouts.org.uk/network/\u0022\u003EScout Network\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;and are encouraged to join their District Scout Network. There are also a wide range of different volunteer roles available, suited to different skill sets, preferences and time commitments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA young person who\u2019s taken part in the Young Leader Scheme will have the right skills and experience to take on an adult leadership role. Remember, any prior learning gained in the Young Leaders Scheme can be recognised in the Adult Training Scheme, see advice\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/documents/FS330094PriorLearninggainedintheYLS(UpdateDec2015)Final.pdf\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;This progression advances their leadership skills, boosting their career prospects.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeing part of the UK Scout Network, as well as a volunteer, means that members can continue to develop their skills and experience by planning projects and events whilst making time for themselves to take part in the Network programme. There are opportunities to complete top awards such as QSA, SOWA and Explorer Belt.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs an Explorer Scout Leader, building connections with the District Scout Network will help the transition process flow smoothly. Because local Scout Networks operate on a District level, your District Network Scout Commissioner or District Commissioner will be the best people to speak to.\u0026nbsp;You could work with members to put together a one-off event with Explorers. This could be hiking for a day followed by a camp, a friendly canoeing competition, or a themed quiz night. The idea is to help initiate a relationship between the two sections and get the Explorers excited to continue taking part in the Programme with their peers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChange can be difficult and as leaders, it\u2019s our responsibility to do all we can to continue to support our young people throughout their Scouts journey. Remember to use the Moving On Awards when a young person joins a new section and to develop those all important links between section leaders.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"07 January 2020","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[],"id":76339,"nodeName":"Moving on","title":"Moving on","type":"newsItem","image":{"url":"/media/5065/adult-support-scout-crafts-jpg.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1d9becd060f2810","caption":"Adult helping Scouts","type":"jpg","size":1676526,"width":2560,"height":1709,"altText":"Adult helping Scouts"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Moving on","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC83NjMzOSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/january/moving-on/"}