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From the time of Baden-Powell, there have been arrangements for young people who wanted to continue after their time in the Scout Section, and in 1967, Venture Scouts were formed from the existing Senior Scout and Rover Scout Sections.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDuring the late 1990s we decided that, to meet the changing needs of young people, there should be two sections for the over-14s: Explorer Scouts for 14 to 18-year-olds, and the Scout Network for 18 to 25s.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EStructure\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:40,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe structure of Scout Network has changed. We found that many young adults aged 18 to 25 in Scouting had no access to Scout Network and so the structure has changed to improve this.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe transition to District Scout Networks across the UK is central to providing local access to exciting\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eprogramme\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E opportunities for these members. Exceptions can be sought to the District based model.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAll Districts are required to have one District Scout Network, this is a membership point and where\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eprogramme\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E can be delivered. To support Districts and the transient nature of the age range a UK Scout Network will also be in place, supported by a UK Lead for Scout Network.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe UK Scout Network is also a membership point and will host\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eprogramme\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;for members. All members of District Networks are also members of the UK Scout Network.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/12786/scout-network-structure-v4-rebrand.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout network structure diagram\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECheck out these diagrams to see\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;how District Scout Networks and the UK Scout Network are structured.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003EAlthough the\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003Eorganisational\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Estructure of Scout Network focuses on Districts, Counties still have an important role to play. For example, Counties can continue to develop projects for Members of all District Scout Networks across the County to participate in. This may be particularly helpful for larger projects\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003Ee.g.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003ECounty wide community action projects, international expeditions etc.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003EAs well as projects, a County Programme Team Leader or Member can play an important role in meeting regularly with District 14-24 Teams and discussing how to grow and develop the provision.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Counties and Scout Network"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003EA UK Scout Network will be established and be the membership point for Scout Network members not associating themselves with a District.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"UK Scout Network"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003ECountries should have a Country level Scout Network Commissioner, who\u0027ll ensure a quality Scout Network operates within the Country, and line manage any \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003EProgramme \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003ECoordinators at Country level if applicable.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Countries and Scout Network"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003EThe District Scout Network will have a Link Agreement with the totality of the Explorer Scout provision in the District. You can find out more on the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-scout-network-unit/running-your-unit/link-arrangements/\u0022 title=\u0022Link arrangements\u0022\u003EScout Network Link Agreements webpage\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u003Cbr class=\u0022BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun EmptyTextRun  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop  BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022BCX0 SCXW216110393\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Link Agreements"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIt\u0027s a rule that every District will have a District Scout Network and that all those involved in Scouting, aged 18-25, will be members. The rationale for moving Scout Network to Districts is to ensure that the links between the Explorer Scout provision in the District and the District Scout Network improve.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EHowever, it\u0027s been \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Erecognised\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E from the outset of discussions regarding the future structure of the Scout Network that flexibility would be required for situations where a District may find it challenging to operate a District Scout Network for some local reason. The issue of a District\u0027s geography may not be a sufficient reason for an exception to be made, as it\u0027s widely anticipated that District Scout Networks may not necessarily meet all together in one place on a regular basis, but are more likely to gather in Project Teams. In circumstances where an exception is considered necessary, and subject to agreement by the relevant Lead Volunteer (or in some cases, their nominee), a time-limited exception may be granted.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EApplying for an Exception\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EA District cannot decide on its own to not have a District Scout Network. The District Lead Volunteer, together with the District Scout Network Team Leader (if appointed), and having consulted with all those aged 18-25 in the District, must make an application to have an exception considered. Any application for an exception needs to outline the steps a District will take to work towards making a District Scout Network viable in the future.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe request for an exception has to come from the District. Any level above the District cannot impose an exception on a District.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 1\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe reason for an exception is generated at District with an indication of the measures that will be taken to work towards making a District Scout Network viable in the future.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThis would involve: District Lead Volunteer, District Scout Network Team Leader, District Youth Lead, Members aged 18-25.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 2\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe Exception Application is reviewed by the County Lead Volunteer (England/Northern Ireland), Area/Region Lead Volunteer (Wales) or Regional Lead Volunteer (Scotland).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThis would involve: County Lead Volunteer (or equivalent), Relevant County Programme Team Member/s, other District Lead Volunteers.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 3\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIf the Exception Application is considered appropriate by the County Lead Volunteer (England/Northern Ireland), Area Lead Volunteer (Wales) or Regional Lead Volunteer (Scotland) it will be passed to the Regional Lead Volunteer (England), Chief Lead Volunteer for Northern Ireland (or nominee), Chief Lead Volunteer for Wales (or nominee) or Chief Lead Volunteer for Scotland (\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Enominee) for\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u00A0decision.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThis would involve: Regional Lead Volunteer (for England), Chief Lead Volunteer for Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland (or their nominees) and Deputy UK Lead Volunteer for \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EProgramme\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E (14-25).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow it will work in practice\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAn Exception Application form will be available on the UK Scout Network website, along with guidance on the Exception Application process.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternatives to District Scout Networks\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAfter discussion and agreement by the various parties concerned, exceptions could lead to the time-limited establishment of:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECounty (England/Northern Ireland), Area (Wales), Region (Scotland) Scout Networks\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThis could be where all Districts in a County, Area or Region have made an Exception Application and had it approved.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECross District Scout Networks\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThis could be where more than one but not all Districts in a County, Area or Region have made an Exception Application and had it approved. 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They\u0027ll be made aware that they\u0027ll become a Member of the District Scout Network automatically in addition to any other roles, so that they maintain the option to participate in the programme and attain awards. At the moment, Explorers wishing to be part of Network only (no leadership roles) will need their Network role adding to the \u003Ca href=\u0022/\u0022 title=\u0022scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003EScouts website\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAll Members of the Scout Network will be encouraged by the District 14-24 Team to form Project Teams to enable them to \u2018participate\u2019 in the programme.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EProject teams can form at District, County, Country or UK level. 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Bear in mind those who\u0027ll use the garden when building it. If you know a landscape gardener you could ask them for advice.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDuring the holiday season, plan and organise a playgroup for the local community, or arrange a set of events/trips for disadvantaged young people. Remember to check the rules laid out by OFSTED as well as the relevant child welfare rules.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EContact a local charity to offer your Scout Network\u0027s services to redecorate/renovate a room in a rest home, children\u0027s home or other similar venue.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDuring the winter months, offer a snow-clearing service to the elderly and those with special needs, provide a weekly shopping service, or arrange to call on people who don\u0027t have many visitors.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGo carol singing in local care homes, hospices or other community locations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAt a local event, provide marshals to assist with car parking and crowd control, or offer first aid support from those members of Network that are first aid qualified.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EVisit a local Magistrates Court or Crown Court and see what happens during the proceedings. Discuss whether the legal system discriminates in favour of or against any particular group. Afterwards, you could hold a mock trial or act out a case during an evening.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EContact an organisation dealing with drug abuse, and obtain information about how drug abuse is dealt with within the local community. You could also approach the local Police Authority who will have a drugs prevention unit.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECarry out a survey of religions in your local community and compare the different beliefs. Visit the different places of worship, discuss the different teachings and where possible take an active part in the service.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERepresent your Network on the local youth council, County Trustee Board or similar committee where the views of young people are sought.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInvite a local environmental expert to discuss the meanings of such terms as \u0027ecology\u0027, \u0027recycling\u0027, \u0027natural environment\u0027 and so on. Consider the information and visit local examples of where mankind is affecting the balance of nature.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake part in an environmental project; contact the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.tcv.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Trust for Conservation Volunteers homepage\u0022\u003EBritish Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)\u003C/a\u003E for projects in your local areas that the Network may be able to get involved with.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind out about the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.cpre.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022CPRE homepage\u0022\u003ECampaign to Protect Rural England\u003C/a\u003E, an organisation that works to protect the beauty, tranquility and diversity of rural England. 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Invite a local expert to provide you with their opinion, or use the home-made wine at your next Network Ball. You could run a trip to a local brewery to find out how it is done on a larger scale.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGain a qualification in mountaineering, canoeing or other adventurous activities, and then pass your skills on to other members of the Network or local Explorer Scouts. You could also arrange a weekend away with a Mountain Rescue or Cave Rescue team, then run a fundraising event for them. Your Area or District Programme Team member for activities will be able to inform you if there are any in-house courses.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEnhance your compass skills with orienteering. Join a local club, take part in an organised event then pass your skills on to other network members or organise an orienteering course for your local County/Area campsite.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELearn to drive a car or ride a motorcycle. If you\u0027re already a driver/rider, improve your skills by taking the advanced driving test, have a go at off-road driving, or take a lesson on a skidpan.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWork towards a qualification from the Royal Life Saving Society, St John Ambulance or the British Red Cross. 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