{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAim: \u003C/strong\u003EThis module aims to provide you with the skills and understanding necessary to plan and run a balanced programme for their section over a three-month period.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives:\u003C/strong\u003E By the end of this module, you\u0027ll be able to:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKnow where to look for programme ideas.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the concept of running a \u0026nbsp;quality, balanced programme over a three-month period.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse a range of programme planning techniques.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDescribe what needs to be considered when planning and running activities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlan an outline programme for a three-month period.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOutcome: \u003C/strong\u003EThe benefit of this module provides the unique opportunity for planning and development of organisational skills. Helping to ensure requirements are met and put into practice. All skills worthy of any CV.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou can download a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/ycyl2t34/module-h.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Module H - Session Plan\u0022\u003Esession plan\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/0zdpoyix/module-h.pptx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Module H - PPT\u0022\u003EPowerPoint\u003C/a\u003E to help deliver the module.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EModule H activities\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u003C/strong\u003E 20 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E Big paper or tablecloths to write on and pens\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives the activity links to: \u003C/strong\u003E1. Know where to look for programme ideas\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit the group into small teams. On tables, ask the ESYLs to write down a list of resources which could help them generate programme ideas. They might include \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Activities\u0022\u003Eactivity finder\u003C/a\u003E, programme planning tool, internet search engines, magazines, newspapers, District events, County/Area/Region events, books, previous programmes, other leaders, charities, or other Scouting resources.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf there are any methods that the ESYLs are not aware of, such as activity finder and programme planning tool, then give a short introduction and explain how they can access it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAlternatively, you could also run this activity as an \u2018A-Z\u2019, sticking each letter around the room and asking the ESYLs to walk around adding as many ideas as possible.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Finding programme ideas"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u003C/strong\u003E 20 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E 6-10 objects, paper and pens\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives the activity links to: \u003C/strong\u003E3. Use a range of programme planning techniques and 4. Describe what needs to be considered when planning and running activities\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit the group into small teams, and give each team a bag containing 6-10 random objects.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk the ESYLs to think of as many games, activities and themes as they can, using each object as a trigger.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETeams should try to be as creative as possible and to come up with the most suggestions. Get each group to feed back some of their ideas.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThen, ask the ESYLs to think about how easy or difficult it was to generate new ideas. Highlight the benefits of working together to do this, rather than relying on one person to think of ideas on their own.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Ideas inspiration"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u003C/strong\u003E 90 minutes - 2 hours\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E None\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives the activity links to: \u003C/strong\u003E2. Understand the concept of running a high quality, balanced programme over a three-month period\u003Cbr\u003E3. Use a range of programme planning techniques\u003Cbr\u003E4. Describe what needs to be considered when planning and running activities\u003Cbr\u003E5. Plan an outline programme for a three-month period\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis exercise is about getting ESYLs thinking about longer-term planning, so they can make the programme as exciting and varied as possible. As such, it\u0027s worth giving ESYLs a fairly large amount of time for this activity, to ensure it\u0027s really meaningful. The practice of writing and designing a termly plan is incredibly important.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit the ESYLs into small teams. Give each of them a time of year (spring, summer, autumn, winter), alongside some specific badges to cover. Ask each team to come up with a termly programme, taking the points you have given them into consideration. You can refer to the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/planning-your-programme/programme-planning-ideas-calendars/\u0022 title=\u0022Programme planning ideas calendars\u0022\u003Eprogramme ideas calendars\u003C/a\u003E for ideas on what to run in different months.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce they have finished, ask the teams to feed back the programme they have created to the rest of the group. What have they included and why? Based on what they learned in Module G, is the programme balanced and of a high quality? Does it include a range of different methods?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFinally, ask the group whether it has made them more aware of the importance of advanced planning. Can they see what problems can arise if individual meetings are organised in isolation? Do they see how a well-planned programme can deliver the balance and the opportunities to complete the various awards?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThis exercise should also start ESYLs thinking about the importance of:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENational, District and County, Area or Region events and activities\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Emajor projects and national programme initiatives\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eactivities they\u2019ve done before\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Enew activities they might like to try\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022padding-left: 40px;\u0022\u003E5. Any programme should include things that the section members want to do and, where possible, contribute towards awards and badges. Get teams to pick out three or four activities from their programme. Ask them to list all the things they will need to consider in order to run it. 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