{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EWe know that Scouts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may already be working towards nation-specific awards alongside the Explorer programme.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVolunteers often tell us they are concerned that young people might have to complete similar activities twice to achieve both a Nation Award and a Challenge Award. To avoid this, we\u0027ve mapped a number of Nation Awards against the new Explorer Challenge Awards.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis means that, where appropriate, the work completed for a Nation Award can also count towards the equivalent Explorer Challenge Award. Rather than creating duplicate programmes, volunteers can use what young people are already doing and recognise it within the Challenge Award structure.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis approach helps to:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ereduce duplication for young people\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Emake programmes easier to plan and deliver\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Erecognise existing nation-specific awards\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ecreate a joined-up experience for young people\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore awarding a Challenge Award, volunteers should make sure that all requirements have been met and that the young person\u0027s experience reflects the aims of the Challenge Award.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003ENation Award equivalencies\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe following Nation Awards can be used as equivalents to Explorer Challenge Awards:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9724%; height: 284.445px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; background-color: rgb(236, 202, 250);\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENation\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAward\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEquivalent Explorer Challenge Award\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003ENorthern Ireland\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EExplorer and Network Challenge Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EExplorers Adventure Challenge Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EScotland\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003ESilver Zodiac Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EExplorers Adventure Challenge Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EScotland\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EGold Zodiac Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EExplorers Adventure Challenge Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EScotland\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EPlatinum Zodiac Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EExplorers Leadership Challenge Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EScotland\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EScottish Rights Challenge Badge\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EExplorers Values Challenge Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EWales\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EWelsh Silver Dragon Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EExplorers Adventure Challenge Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EWales\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EWelsh Gold Dragon Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EExplorers Adventure Challenge Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EWales\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EDemocracy Challenge Badge\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 33.2752%; height: 35.5556px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EExplorers Values Challenge Award\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere a Nation Award has been recognised as equivalent, the requirements of that award can be used to demonstrate completion of the corresponding Challenge Award. Volunteers should continue to use the award guidance for their nation while ensuring that the experience aligns with the purpose of the Challenge Award being awarded.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis keeps programmes flexible, reduces unnecessary duplication and helps ensure that young people\u0027s achievements are recognised across both award frameworks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003ELinking Nations Awards to ICV Projects using themes\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Adventure, Employability and Leadership \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/top-award-guidance/using-challenge-awards-as-icv-projects/\u0022 title=\u0022Using Challenge Awards as ICV Projects\u0022\u003EChallenge Awards can be used as ICV projects\u003C/a\u003E through the use of themes. This is to ensure the Challenge Awards remain true to the themes of the top awards.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInternational\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECommunity\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EValues\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis doesn\u0027t mean creating a separate project or adding extra requirements. Instead, it means giving the Challenge Award a clear theme that helps young people explore one of these areas while completing the award requirements.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn practice, the activities and experiences that make up the Challenge Award may stay exactly the same. What changes is the focus and context that connect them together.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA themed approach can help young people understand why they\u0027re doing an activity, see how different experiences link together and create a more meaningful project overall.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAn International theme should help young people learn about the wider world, different cultures or global issues. Use the Challenge Associated with your award to tailor your experiance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, your award could be delivered as an Around the World Expedition, where each of the required nights away represents a different country, continent or international environment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA lightweight camp could become a Himalayan trek,\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ea sailing activity could represent an ocean journey between countries\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eand camping with Scouts from another country could form part of an international jamboree experience.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlong the way, young people could learn about global cultures, traditions and international Scouting.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother example could be a World Challenge theme, where each activity focuses on a different country or region and explores how adventure, leadership and Scouting are experienced around the world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"International themes"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EA Community theme should help young people make a positive impact in their local area or understand the needs of the communities around them. Use the challenges of your award to shape your award journey.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, an Adventure Challenge Award could be delivered as a Community Adventure Project, with activities linked to local organisations, charities or community spaces. Young people might use expedition skills to support conservation work, help improve local outdoor areas or work with community groups throughout the award.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother approach could be a Discover Your Community theme, where camps, visits and activities help young people explore different parts of their local area, meet community leaders and learn about the people and organisations that make a difference locally.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Community themes"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EA Values theme should help young people explore the principles that underpin Scouts and themselves, including inclusion, respect, rights, democracy and social responsibility. Use the Challeneges in you award to shape the experiacne to a values theme\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, the award could be delivered as a Values in Action project, with each Nights Away experience linked to a different value. A camp with another Troop or overseas Scouts could focus on inclusion and respect, a community or campsite service project could explore social responsibility, while a peer-led camp could encourage participation, leadership and democratic decision-making. Young people would reflect on how these values influenced their actions and interactions throughout the award.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother example could be a Living Our Values theme, where the challenges provide opportunities to demonstrate values in different environments. An expedition or lightweight camp could develop resilience and responsibility, sharing a camp with 40 or more people could highlight respect and cooperation, while planning and delivering a camp could encourage integrity, accountability and leadership. Reflection activities would help young people identify how these experiences connect to Scouting values and their everyday lives.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA further example could be a Community and Citizenship theme, where activities are used to explore rights, fairness and positive contribution. Challenges involving service projects, district events, camps with other groups or international Scouting experiences could be used to examine how individuals can support others, work collaboratively and contribute to their communities at a local, national and global level.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Values themes"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003ECapturing the theme throughout the journey\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA theme works best when it runs through the whole award, helping young people connect their experiences and understand the story of their project.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs they work towards their award, encourage young people to capture the moments that matter. This could be photos from an activity, videos, voice notes, sketches, presentations, social media posts, logbooks or anything else that helps them tell the story of their challenge. The important thing is that it works for them and reflects their experience.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, a group using an International theme might collect photos, stories and reflections from each country or culture they explore. A Community-themed project might capture the people they worked with and the difference they made. A Values-themed project might document the conversations, decisions and experiences that helped them explore their chosen topic.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYoung people don\u0027t need to record everything. Instead, encourage them to capture the experiences that stand out, the challenges they overcame, the people they worked with and the things they learned along the way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBy documenting their journey, young people can show how their Challenge Award developed over time and how it connects to an International, Community or Values theme. 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