{"subTitle":"Clear, practical guidance to help young people and leaders understand the King\u2019s Scout Award requirements, avoid common pitfalls, and submit a logbook that\u2019s right first time.","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"TwoColumnLayoutBlock","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/hubg14vd/dsc_3203_mmp.jpg","width":7360,"height":4912,"altText":"A row of Scouts standing outside at Windsor.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/19860/explorers-awards-comp.jpg","width":1280,"height":720,"altText":"Graphic with the logo of the King\u0027s Scout Award, Chief Scout\u0027s Platinum Award and Chief Scout\u0027s Diamond Award.","caption":"","link":null}]},{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe King\u2019s Scout Award (KSA) is the highest youth achievement in Scouts. It recognises sustained commitment, personal development, and meaningful service. Every submission is reviewed carefully by UK National Volunteers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo help you succeed, this guidance highlights the key things to include and the common areas people sometimes overlook. With the right preparation, your logbook can show what you have achieved and be approved first time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis information is here to support both young people completing the award and the leaders who guide and sign it off. It explains what reviewers are looking for so you can feel confident in your submission.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you need more help or want to double check anything, your local 14\u201324 Team Lead or the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/contact-us/\u0022 title=\u0022Contact us\u0022\u003EScout HQ Support Centre\u003C/a\u003E will be happy to support you.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThis guidance is organised to mirror the structure of the Top Awards requirements. Each section corresponds directly to the relevant requirement. You will find the specific criteria at the top of the page. Supporting guidance and helpful tips are provided beneath\u0026nbsp; to assist you in completing your submission effectively.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Top Awards guidance structure","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EKing\u0027s Scout Award Logbook\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe King\u0027s Scout Award (KSA) Logbook is the official record of your progress towards achieving the highest youth award in Scouts. It is used to document all your achievements and evidence from the King\u0027s Scout Award requirements, including your challenges, International, Community and Values (ICV) activities, expedition, residential experience, final presentation, and any linked achievements from your Explorer Scout and Scout Network Top Awards journey.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery section must be completed and signed by an appropriate independent assessor before your award can be approved locally and by UK Headquarters.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo make sure you are using the correct version, always download the latest KSA Logbook and Completion Form from the \u003Ca href=\u0022/top-awards/kings-scout-award/\u0022 title=\u0022King\u0027s Scout Award\u0022\u003EKing\u0027s Scout Award\u003C/a\u003E page. You can find the current logbook in the Tips section on the right-hand side of that page before starting or updating your submission.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ETop tips for filling in your logbook\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYour logbook is where you show that what you\u2019ve done actually meets the award requirements. The activity itself matters, but how you explain it matters just as much. These tips are based on the most common reasons logbooks get queried, delayed, or sent back.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWrite your logbook so someone who doesn\u2019t know you, your unit, or your project can still follow it. Don\u2019t assume the reader knows the background or the context.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf something was agreed in advance with a mentor, say what was agreed and why. If you\u2019re using the \u003Cem\u003E\u201Cany other agreed activity\u201D\u003C/em\u003E option, explain in the first paragraph what the activity was agreed as and how it meets the aim of that ICV. If it isn\u2019t written down, reviewers can\u2019t see it.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Be Clear From the Start"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EICVs are meant to be progressive across Platinum, Diamond and the King\u2019s Scout Award. Your logbook should make it clear how the activity matches the level you\u2019re working towards.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAs the award level goes up, reviewers expect to see more responsibility, planning, leadership, or impact. If something ran over time, show that clearly. A series of sessions shouldn\u2019t look like a one\u2011off. 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Writing lots of \u201Cwe did\u2026\u201D without explaining your role often causes delays.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf you organised sessions or programmes, break them down. Listing dates with a short note on what you planned, led, or supported in each session makes things much clearer and easier to review.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Make Your Role Obvious"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EGood logbooks don\u2019t just list what happened. They also explain:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003Ewhat went well\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003Ewhat was challenging\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003Ewhat you learned\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003Ewhat you\u2019d do differently next time\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EShort reflections and feedback help show impact and personal development, especially at Diamond and King\u2019s Scout level.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Reflect, Don\u2019t Just Describe"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYour presentation is part of the requirement, not an extra. Make sure the logbook and sign\u2011off show:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\u0022margin-top: 0cm;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003Ewho the audience was and why they were appropriate\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003Ewhat format the presentation took\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003Ethat all required elements were covered (\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/news/2023/february/kings-scout-award/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022King\u2019s Scout Award\u0022\u003EKSA challenges\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022The Duke of Edinburgh\u0027s Award\u0022\u003EDofE\u003C/a\u003E, or \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/gateway-award/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Gateway Award\u0022\u003EGateway\u003C/a\u003E award, depending on your route)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe sign\u2011off should come from an appropriate person and be more than a single sentence. 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Headings, short paragraphs, and session breakdowns make a big difference. If a reviewer can quickly see what you did, when you did it, and why it counts, you\u2019re far less likely to be asked questions or delayed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re unsure, it\u2019s usually better to write a bit more rather than less. Clear beats brief every time.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Make It Easy for the Reviewer"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinal Tip\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAll top awards work the same way: you get out what you put in. 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complete your King\u0027s Scout Award you\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Emust\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003Ebe a member of Scout Network.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur assessors will check against the membership system to check if you have a membership number and are registered as a Network Member.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Over the age of 18 and under 25?","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":null,"gtmId":null,"gtmClass":null}],"gridType":"cardStack","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"cards":[{"type":"","cta":"","body":"","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":"/media/7219/times-square-1.jpeg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1daf4959a8da710","imageFocus":"","imageId":15454,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":null,"gtmId":null,"gtmClass":null},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAll requirements for your King\u0027s Scout Award 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Challenge Awards can also count as ICV activities, as long as they meet the expected level of challenge, effort and personal development.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe activity itself is less important than whether it meets the right standard for the award level.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EMapping Challenge Awards to the ICV lists\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll Explorer Scout Challenge Awards can contribute towards the International, Community or Values (ICV) lists. Some awards clearly align with one of these areas, while others may need to be completed with a specific focus to make them relevant.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe International, Community Impact and Values Challenge Awards will usually align directly with the ICV lists. Other Challenge Awards can still count, as long as the activity or project is clearly linked to one of the three ICV areas:\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EChallenge Awards can support the International list when activities develop global awareness and understanding of different cultures.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor example:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdventure Challenge Award: Plan an expedition that explores a global issue, such as climate change, conservation or access to clean water in different countries.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEmployability Challenge Award: Research a career with an international focus, such as humanitarian aid, global business or conservation, and explore the skills needed to work across cultures.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELeadership Challenge Award: Lead an activity or project that celebrates a different culture, promotes global citizenship or raises awareness of an international issue.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese approaches help Explorers develop a wider perspective and understanding of the world.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"International focus"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EChallenge Awards can contribute to the Community list when they involve meaningful engagement with local communities.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor example:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdventure Challenge Award: Take part in an adventurous activity that benefits your community, such as a sponsored hike, paddle or cycle challenge to raise funds or awareness for a local cause.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEmployability Challenge Award: Develop workplace skills through a community project, such as planning an event, managing a budget, promoting a campaign or working with a local organisation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELeadership Challenge Award: Lead an adventurous community project, such as coordinating a conservation day, organising a community challenge or running a fundraising event for a local cause.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese activities demonstrate active citizenship and making a positive difference.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Community focus"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EChallenge Awards can support the Values list when they encourage reflection, personal development and living by the Scout Promise and Law.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor example:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdventure Challenge Award: Take part in an expedition that includes a service element, such as maintaining a footpath, clearing invasive species or carrying out conservation work.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEmployability Challenge Award: Organise and deliver a community fundraising event, taking responsibility for planning, budgeting and working with external organisations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELeadership Challenge Award: Lead a project to make Scouting more inclusive, such as adapting activities for disabled young people, welcoming new members or creating a code of conduct for your section.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese experiences help Explorers reflect on their values and personal growth.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Values focus"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EProgression across the awards\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EICV activities should develop over time as you move through the awards.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom Platinum to Diamond to the King\u2019s Scout Award, your projects should show increasing:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETime commitment\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EResponsibility\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIndependence\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EImpact\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis progression should be clear whether you complete standalone ICV projects or use Challenge Awards.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThere is no fixed time requirement for ICV activities. However, they should involve a meaningful level of effort and commitment.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA useful guide is:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChief Scout\u2019s Platinum Award: 4 to 6 hours\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChief Scout\u2019s Diamond Award: 8 to 10 hours\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKing\u2019s Scout Award: 12 to 14 hours\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese timings are not strict limits. 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The meetings took place on 1st July and 8th July 2016. Before the sessions, I had to risk assess the activities and make sure everything was safe and age appropriate. While planning the food tasting part, I also had to think carefully about allergies. One of the Beavers had coeliac disease, so I made sure all the food options were either gluten free or had safe alternatives. This made me realise how important inclusivity is, and how even small details can affect whether someone feels able to join in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO22089760\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO22089760 BCX0\u0022\u003EI did the shopping for all the items we needed and helped plan out the structure of both evenings. 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I learned how to organise activities for younger children, how to think ahead about safety and dietary needs, and how to communicate clearly with adults when asking for help. I also became more confident leading groups and explaining things. Most importantly, I realised how rewarding it is to help younger Scouts learn something new and see the world in a bigger way. This experience helped me grow as a young leader and made me even more motivated to keep supporting the Scouting community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 270px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%; height: 270px;\u0022\u003EAt my Cubs I ran two nights one about Lent. This consisted of 4 tables where the cubs would have different activities such as, the story of lent, food tasting (here they tasted traditional foods and then they learnt about why they eat these certain foods and what they represent), dreidel making ( here the cubs were provided with a dreidel template and then they learnt about the games that is played during Hannukah) and a word search (here they learnt about keywords that relate with Hannukah and then they learnt about their definitions). On the second night We learnt about Diwali by going over the story of the first Diwali, then learning about the different values of Diwali by watching a video and then quizzing the cubs about the values of Diwali and then they would act out the story of Diwali ( they did this by splitting into groups and then they would receive a scene card which could be use as inspiration) This allowed them to learn the story of Diwali.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 260px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%; height: 260px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Col class=\u0022NumberListStyle1 SCXO115669974 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115669974\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO115669974 BCX0\u0022\u003EDiwali Celebration night, helped to plan and deliver\u003Cspan\u003E activities\u0026nbsp;on the night\u0026nbsp;e.g\u0026nbsp;making Rangoli patterns and reading the story of Diwali\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115669974\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO115669974 BCX0\u0022\u003EPlanned and delivered a Beavers around the world session, looking at how many beavers are around the world, different uniforms etc\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115669974\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO115669974 BCX0\u0022\u003EDelivered an international themed Christmas party with Beavers. 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In the Path phase, I joined an international patrol, hiking through stunning landscapes, cooking outdoors, and building camping skills. At the central camp near Stavanger, thousands of Scouts from across Europe gathered for workshops, games, and cultural exchanges. Activities ranged from pioneering and sustainability projects to music, dance, and team challenges. It was my first international Scouting event, and I embraced every moment\u2014making lasting friendships with Scouts from Portugal, Cyprus, and The Netherlands, many of whom I\u2019m still in touch with today. After my trip I delivered\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Epresentations\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;for the Beavers and Scouts in my group.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO202352402 BCX0\u0022\u003EAttended Queensland International Jamboree, Australia. December 2024 \u2013 January 2025 (26 days). The role included being a team leader in charge of a group of\u0026nbsp; 14-17 year olds on the outward journey from the UK and return. I was responsible for their welfare, looking after their finances and safety whilst visiting other countries. On the outward journey we stopped in Malaysia to briefly experience a new culture.\u0026nbsp; I needed to carefully guide the group to select a safe eating establishment and remind them about looking after their property, particularly their mobile phones and money. During the jamboree I served on the logistics team who were all Australian, I was the only member from the UK. The opportunity enabled me to learn about language and the different names that are used in Australia for everyday products.\u0026nbsp; Working in logistics required good teamwork skills, for example communicating effectively and keeping good records of stock being signed in/out.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; My role was predominantly \u2018front of house\u2019, taking enquiries and resolving any issues. I was also in charge of making sure the team mess areas were stocked and replenished with water and snacks to keep the team hydrated and fed. The jamboree also enabled me to experience some of the local tourist sites including an island heritage site, going snorkelling, a glass bottom boat tour and a wildlife park. These were experiences made possible by volunteering at the jamboree. 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We aim to give examples of ICV write ups that should show you the expected standard.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.037%; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(248, 202, 198);\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1587%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese Examples would be rejected\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1587%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO49007038 BCX0\u0022\u003EThis requirement was met through completing my Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Silver Award expedition, which involved a three-day UK expedition with aims similar to the Explorer Belt, including independent travel, teamwork, route planning, and self-reliance.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9724%; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(251, 238, 184);\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese examples may be accepted but assesors would likely ask for more details.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO104964521 BCX0\u0022\u003EAn expedition focusing on team work and understanding the area and the local peoples way of life, due to Covid and the restrictions I was unable to travel abroad while at Explorers or at Scouts before this. Once we were allowed to travel abroad again in groups the cost meant that my Explorer\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Etroup\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;chose to travel in the UK on Summer Camps etc, that said we visited Wales a number of times and my father is Welsh he is keen on the fact that Wales is its own country. The 3 day expedition was in the Peak District, White Peak area while\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Estuding\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;the local area both the changes in land use and the geology of the area.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 height=\u00221456\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.198%; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(191, 237, 210);\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 100%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are great examples with plenty of detail\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 100%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO182117492\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003ECompleted Explorer belt in August 2018 in Switzerland with Ignis\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EVeneficus\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;Network Unit. It was a 10-day expedition from Zurich to\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EKandersteg, mainly walking but also utilising local trains. Our aim was to compare British and Swiss footpaths and we determined that footpaths in Switzerland were much better maintained and signposted, but maps in the UK are far superior. The Swiss did not seem to have a rival to an OS map.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO182117492\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003EOur challenges included getting to know a new person every day, learning about the (rare) Swiss language\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003ERomanche, and getting our faces painted as part of a Swiss festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO182117492\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe went as two groups, and our plan was to alternate members as we went along so everyone got to spend time together, but we discovered halfway through that this became problematic because of preference for certain transport methods, and physical walking ability, so we separated into two distinct groups.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO182117492\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003EWalking in the Alps with some of my closest friends was definitely a highlight, along with experiencing local culture (such as National Switzerland Day) and swimming in the lakes we passed along the way. It was incredible to visit the fabled Reichenbach falls.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO182117492\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe heat was definitely a challenge. It got up to at least 35 degrees centigrade every day. Also, it was tricky to navigate the stress put on friendships by such a challenge which pushed you to the limits. This became more difficult as the expedition progressed, but it was still an incredible experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO182117492\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003EMy main takeaways were about how to plan an expedition: the timescales required, planning the route, where to stay, where to get food, etc. I put this into practice three years later when I went on a road trip with a couple of the\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO182117492 BCX0\u0022\u003Efriends who were with me on Explorer Belt round the NC500 in Scotland.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 100%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EI completed my explorer belt as part of Surrey\u2019s 2024 Explorer Belt programme over 10 Days between 13/08/2024 \u2013 23/08/2024, as a part of this we had to complete 1 major project and 10 minor projects that I have listed below:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EMajor project \u2013 What does it mean to be Swedish\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EMinor projects \u2013\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E1. Visit a\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eharbor\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;on the Baltic coast of Skane and find out about their fishing industry\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E2. Spend at least one night in a\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Evindskydd, find out how old it is and who owns and maintains it\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E3. Find out what\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Efrutisliv\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;means and what impact it has on people\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E4. Sketch a Swedish church and find out how regularly and how many people gather there\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E5. Osterland is famous for fruit growing, visit a farm and find out about what they grow and where they sell it\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E6. Invite a local person to have fika and learn about the Swedish culture of fika\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E7. Sketch and name ten types of flowers, plants, bushes or trees and find their Swedish translations\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E8. Visit a police or fire station and find out how the service differs from the UK\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E9.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003ESurstumming,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ehumanskost,gravlax,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ekroppkaka,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Epitepalt,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eblodkoru,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Efiskbullar,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Einlagd\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;sill and\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ewallenbergate\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;are all types of Swedish foods, find out the ingredients of 3 and taste 2 of them\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E10. Swedish design is popular all over the world e.g. IKEA H\u0026amp;M Spotify.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EAsk a local person to tell you about a building or object designed by a Swedish designer that they are proud of. If possible, visit the building and make a sketch/take a photo\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EI then helped with the training of participants for Surrey\u2019s 2025 Explorer Belt and been to both Explorer Belt training weekends for the 2025 Belt. I did my Explorer Belt as I wanted to test myself physically and mentally, and I also wanted to find out more about another culture by being surrounded by it.\u0026nbsp; I found Explorer Belt to be one of the hardest but best challenges I have ever done, it was both mentally and physically challenging with aspects of important life skills added into it, this includes: having to budget for multiple people, finding somewhere to sleep at night, finding something to eat and people to talk to complete our projects. \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO265505149 BCX0\u0022\u003EI believe I had an impact on my team as much as they had an impact on me, we had our differences which made it a challenge to agree on what we should be doing each day, but we worked together to find the solution. My explorer belt helped me find out what I can really do if I put my mind to it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E","label":"Complete an expedition"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThis ICV focuses on work that actively grows or develops Scouting provision in your local area. That means doing something that leads to more opportunities, better support, or wider access to Scouting, rather than just taking part in what already exists.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ESimply holding a leadership role on its own wouldn\u2019t usually meet this ICV, as that\u2019s expected elsewhere in the programme. However, work linked to leadership, such as developing new provision, creating resources, or supporting growth beyond your normal role, may be suitable.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe examples below show activities aimed at strengthening Scouting at group, district, county, or area level. Logbook entries should make it clear what you did, where it took place, who supported or requested the work, and what difference it made.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe following examples are based of real submissions to the Kings Scout Sign off process. 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I made sure to make the scouts and beavers feel welcome and appreciated as well as pushing them to do and try new things.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9724%; height: 35.5556px; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(191, 237, 210);\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 17.7778px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%; height: 17.7778px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are great examples with plenty of detail\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 17.7778px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%; height: 17.7778px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO189774533\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO189774533 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO189774533 BCX0\u0022\u003EI played a key role in helping my group establish a new Squirrels section, beginning with the 4\u2011week challenge\u2014a structured trial period designed to help new volunteers experience Scouting and decide whether they want to continue.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO189774533 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO189774533\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO189774533 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO189774533 BCX0\u0022\u003EDuring this time, I supported the planning and delivery of weekly sessions, helped welcome new families, and mentored the parent volunteers who were stepping into leadership roles for the first time. 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As with other \u201Corganise a number of programmes\u201D ICVs, there\u2019s an expectation that this work takes place over \u003Cstrong\u003Emore than one week\u003C/strong\u003E, and this should be clear from both the dates and the level of detail in the logbook.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIn the logbook and presentation, reviewers would expect to see a breakdown of each session showing the number and timings of each section just like in the \u0027organising session for others\u0027 projects.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Etwo for Platinum\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Efour for Diamond\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esix for King\u2019s Scout Award\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe logbook should show what was planned and what the young person did for each programme. 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This usually happens for one of two reasons: either the statement doesn\u2019t give enough context about what was presented, or it\u2019s been signed off by someone who isn\u2019t appropriate. Neither of these is the fault of the awardee, but they can delay approval.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe sign\u2011off should be written by an appropriate person and made up of a few short paragraphs. It should explain who the audience was, why they were suitable, and the format or style of the presentation. It also needs to confirm that all required elements of the award were covered, whether that\u2019s the King\u2019s Scout Award challenges, DofE, or the Gateway Award, depending on the route taken.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGood sign\u2011offs often include highlights from the presentation, any interaction with the audience, and a brief personal comment. They should be clearly positive and show that the presentation genuinely took place and met the purpose of the requirement.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EAppropriate People to Sign Off the Presentation\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"TwoColumnLayoutBlock","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/20803/sdw2209041132.jpg","width":672,"height":448,"altText":"A presentation with five attendees inside the White House at Gilwell Park.","caption":"","link":null}]},{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe presentation should be signed off by someone who\u2019s appropriate for the level of the award and independent enough to confirm it genuinely took place. This could include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdult volunteers involved in the District 14\u201324 Team\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA District, County, Region or Area Lead Volunteer\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA member of a District, County, Region or Area Programme Team\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESign\u2011off must come from someone other than your usual leader. 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The presentation was in from of ######## Explorer Scouts, Leaders, Parents and District Representatives.\u0026nbsp; There were a lot of great questions that #### answered.\u0026nbsp; An inspiring presentation that will have encouraged others in the Unit to complete\u0022.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO143347947 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO143347947 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO143347947 BCX0\u0022\u003E####### produced a great presentation showing her achievements throughout her D of E and through her ICV.\u0026nbsp; ####### doesn\u2019t love public speaking so the presentation was one of the more challenging aspects of her award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO143347947 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO143347947 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO143347947 BCX0\u0022\u003EShe showed how she was able to engage her cubs in activities and enthuse them about the activities which she ran.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO143347947\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO143347947 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO143347947 BCX0\u0022\u003E##### gave an in depth presentation to Scouts, Explorers, Leaders as well as other community champions who have helped him on his journey. This inspirational account has inspired other Young People to start planning/continuing with their own Top Awards journey and sensible questions were asked about how to plan their own KSA. The GLV shared that ##### will be the first in over 20 years at the Group to achieve a Q/KSA. Everyone is very proud of him, as he should be himself.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E### has played an active part in the Scouting movement in ###########shire and it has been lovely to see him grow as a young person from his time as a young leader and completing his Gold DofE, to now supporting the different sections across\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003EI organised my Scout troop\u2019s participation in the Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) as part of providing an international programme experience. After reviewing the event requirements, I registered the group for JOTI each year. To ensure everything was conducted safely, I completed a full risk assessment covering online communication, supervision, safeguarding, and device use. I briefed the Scouts in advance on online safety and discussed what information could be shared. Parents were informed about the event, the adjusted meeting time, and the permissions required. The first session in 2023 I arranged for additional laptops and encouraged Scouts to bring their own devices, to use their Minecraft account. I also provided an additional device for those that did not have their own account sharing this on the big screen. I also brought my X Box for others to play Minecraft offline in another room. Another leader and I supported a group of Scouts who joined the international Minecraft server while other scouts enjoyed using an offline\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eminecraft\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;session before swapping Scouts between groups to ensure everyone had the online experience with other scouts across the world. Throughout, I monitored online behaviour to ensure the activity remained safe, inclusive, and enjoyable. For another session I created group accounts for the official Scouting Discord server and supervised Scouts as they chatted with others from across the world. At a further session in 2024 I also arranged for a scheduled international video call. This resulted in our troop being matched with a Scout group from South Africa. I worked with the Scouts to decide what questions they wanted to ask during the call, helping them End date 18/10/2024\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003Ethink about what they were interested in learning. On the evening of the event, I set up the room so that all Scouts could see the video call while ensuring that only those with permission appeared on camera. During the call, I supported Scouts as they took turns asking and answering questions, helping them feel confident speaking with young people from South Africa. The discussions covered Scouting in both countries, allowing the Scouts to identify similarities and differences. After each event, I ran a troop forum where the Scouts reflected on what they had learned about international Scouting / about South Africa. They talked about the cultural differences they noticed, what surprised them, and what questions they might want to explore in the future. This reflection helped them deepen their understanding of global citizenship and the worldwide Scouting movement.. The sessions were successful because the Scouts engaged enthusiastically, communicated confidently with others, and enjoyed having different ways to take part, such as video, chat and gaming. I learned how to manage multiple digital platforms safely, how to balance safeguarding with giving Scouts independence, and how to guide young people through meaningful international conversations.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003Eand ensuring that the movement remains active and also now as a Scout leader.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003EHis commitment to the scout values is evident in the work I have seen face to face over the years and on camps and is clearly explained above.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003EHis presentation this evening was well detailed, and gave a clear explanation of what the King\u2019s Scout Award is and what he has done to complete it. He included loads of photos of his years Scouting which enabled the presentation to be engaging for the young people watching, showing them a range of activities they could also do in their own journey through Scouts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003EIt was a pleasure to see how much his communication skills have developed and the presentation came over clearly and with confidence\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO163261221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO163261221 BCX0\u0022\u003ECongratulations ###, well done\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO87585604 BCX0\u0022\u003E######\u2019s King Scout Presentation was engaging and he inspirited the Scouts in the troop where he is a Young Leader to embrace every opportunity available to them in Scouting. He shared his highs and lows from the activities he completed as part of the award and gave them a clear insight into the journey to become a King Scout. The Scouts asked ###### many questions about his activities, and you could tell that he had inspired them to become future King Scouts.\u0022\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E### has played an active part in the Scouting movement in Montgomeryshire and it has been lovely to see him grow as a young person from his time as a young leader and completing his Gold DofE, to now supporting the different sections across Montgomeryshire and ensuring that the movement remains active and also now as a Scout leader.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003EHis commitment to the scout values is evident in the work I have seen face to face over the years and on camps and is clearly explained above.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003EHis presentation this evening was well detailed, and gave a clear explanation of what the King\u2019s Scout Award is and what he has done to complete it. He included loads of photos of his years Scouting which enabled the presentation to be engaging for the young people watching, showing them a range of activities they could also do in their own journey through Scouts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003EIt was a pleasure to see how much his communication skills have developed and the presentation came over clearly and with confidence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO190203815\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO190203815 BCX0\u0022\u003ECongratulations ###, well done!\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 99.1964%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO226189920 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO226189920 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO226189920 BCX0\u0022\u003E##### has demonstrated exceptional commitment, leadership, and service in completing the requirements for the King\u2019s Scout Award. He successfully completed his Gold Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award, evidencing sustained dedication and resilience. He also undertook the Explorer Belt expedition, with independent verification confirming the high standard of planning, teamwork, and cultural engagement achieved throughout the challenge.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO226189920 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXO226189920 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXO226189920 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXO226189920 BCX0\u0022\u003EInternationally, they served as a Camp Leader at Haarlem International Camp, showing strong leadership, responsibility, and the ability to work collaboratively in a global Scouting environment. 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