{"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 make you aware of the importance of listening to the views of young people. It gives an overview of how to bring their ideas to life, how to adapt their ideas where necessary, and how to and involve them in the planning of their programme.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives: \u003C/strong\u003EBy the end of this module, you\u0027ll be able to:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand why it\u0027s important to get feedback and input from young people in the section.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EList different ways you can gather ideas and feedback within your section.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain how you can bring your section\u2019s ideas to life and make adaptations where necessary.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOutcomes:\u003C/strong\u003E The benefit of this module helps develop reviewing skills, asking young leaders to recap and review the process and how they feel they did. Analysing their performance highlighting the skills they have gained. 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/0w5hav4w/module-i.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Module I - Session Plan\u0022\u003Esession plan\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/jmzfvliv/module-i.pptx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Module I - PPT\u0022\u003EPowerPoint\u003C/a\u003E to help deliver the module.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EIntroduction\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E15 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003ENone\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives this activity links to: \u003C/strong\u003E1. Understand why it\u0027s important to get feedback and input from young people in the section\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStart the session by introducing the module and its aims and objectives.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk ESYLs if they were involved in the planning of their programme:\u003Cbr\u003E\u2022 How were they asked?\u003Cbr\u003E\u2022 Do they think they were listened to?\u003Cbr\u003E\u2022 Do they think it\u0027s important to ask young people what they think?\u003Cbr\u003E\u2022 What are the positives and negatives of asking young people? Is it appropriate for all sections?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInitiate a discussion about why it\u0027s important to practice Youth Shaped Scouting. What are the benefits of young people feeling empowered to plan their programme?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EModule I activities\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E15 minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003ESmall pieces of paper and pens\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives this activity links to: \u003C/strong\u003E1. Understand why it\u0027s important to get feedback and input from young people in the section\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive each ESYL a piece of paper. On it, they should write down one activity they could use to gather feedback from young people.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce they have written down their ideas, they should screw the paper to make snowballs.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELet the snowball fight commence!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAfter a few minutes, ask the ESYLs to freeze and pick up the snowball closest to them.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGo around the group reading each idea aloud. This should bring up lots of different ideas you could use to gather feedback from young people.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGo over the following points together:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt\u0027s important that young people shape their own programme and have input planning and running it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou can run a forum as to get specific feedback or to gather young people\u2019s ideas for planning.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou can run a simple activity at the end of a session to evaluate the session you have just completed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe best way to get feedback is to make it fun, interactive and embedded into the programme.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce you have ideas and feedback from young people it\u0027s important that you use them.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlan them into the programme. Better yet, support the young people to bring their ideas to life themselves. This teaches them valuable life skills.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETop tip:\u003C/strong\u003E There are lots of ideas for running Youth Shaped sessions with different sections, for ideas on youth shaped programme activities, take a look through the \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Activities\u0022\u003Eactivity finder\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Snowball fight!"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration: \u003C/strong\u003E60\u0026nbsp;minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003EA range of objects\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives this activity links to:\u003C/strong\u003E 2. List different ways you can gather ideas and feedback within your section and 3. Explain how you can bring your section\u2019s ideas to life and make adaptations where necessary\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit the group into four teams and set up four bases.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlace different objects or materials at each base.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive the ESYLs five minutes at each base to come up with an activity that encourages feedback from young people, using the different materials provided.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAt the final base, ask each team of ESYLs to run one of the activities they have come up with.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Idea generation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration: \u003C/strong\u003E30\u0026nbsp;minutes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003ENone\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObjectives this activity links to:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E4. Understand why it\u0027s important to get feedback and input from young people in the section\u003Cbr\u003E5. List different ways you can gather ideas and feedback within your section\u003Cbr\u003E6. Explain how you can bring your section\u2019s ideas to life and make adaptations where necessary\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022padding-left: 40px;\u0022\u003E1. Ask the ESYLs to get into groups based on the section they support. Give each ESYL a scenario from below, or create your own.\u0026nbsp;Suggestions include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESquirrels who want to go into space\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBeaver Scouts who want to climb Everest\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECubs who want to camp in the rainforest\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScouts who want to go skydiving\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022padding-left: 40px;\u0022\u003E2. Ask the ESYLs if it\u2019s possible to turn these ideas into a reality. If so, how can you make these ideas happen? If not, can you offer something similar? Discuss how you might bring these ideas to life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf your Squirrels want to go into space, find out if there is a fun and easy way to inspire them with space themed activities, or a visit to a local space centre. You could look on the \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Activities\u0022\u003Eactivity finder\u003C/a\u003E for space themed activities for the Squirrels to learn about space travel, and what gravity is, or get them to make their own rockets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf your Beaver Scouts want to climb Everest, find out how far the distance would be. They may not be able to visit Everest itself, but they could cover the equivalent distance between them on a hike. Learn about the area and the terrain. Discuss what you would need to take with them, and pack a bag with the right kit. Talk about what you would need to know and learn and start that journey. You could find out the highest point in the County and pledge to climb it, though this will depend on the location and the risk assessment.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf your Cub Scouts want to camp in the rainforest, start by learning about the conditions there. What is the weather and terrain like? You could recreate your own rainforest in the meeting place out of recycled materials, go on a kayaking taster session to think about what it might be like to kayak in the Amazon, organise a camp with a rainforest theme and use music to recreate the sounds of the rainforest or learn all about the animals who call the rainforest home.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf your Scouts want to go skydiving, you could encourage them to research places where you can go indoor skydiving. Get them to think about how you could cover costs. 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