Scout NetworkRefresh

Programme Programme Areas, Participation and Vision 2018

Structure District Scout Networks and UK Scout Network

Transition Next steps

Topics

21,000+ young adults aged 18-25 in Scouting 2,000+ are Scout Network Members only

Counties have tried hard to make it work Previous updates have been of limited success

The landscape has changed: Explorer Scouts is successful and growing Technology should help enable participation

State of Play

“You can’t start the next chapter if you

keep re-reading the last one.”

-Unknown

Programme

A lot of support for a clear programme Age range wants participation recognised People outside of Scout Network lack awareness of what

the Scout Network programme is and how they operate

What we identified

Programme Areas Adventure International Community

Focusing on participation and top awards These are key to delivering on Vision 2018

Providing a lot of flexibility Participate in projects of other Scout Networks Don’t participate in projects, if you so wish.

What we’re doing

Digital Platform Website to promote projects and encourage

networking across the UK Linked to Compass

Programme Coordinators Older members and others to offer peer support

Counties/Areas/Regions/Countries can develop projects

What we’re doing

Structure

Barriers to joining Links between Explorer Scouts and Scout Network Pressure to lead Cost

Limited success as County provision Successful Counties moving to District model already

Little appetite for a UK only membership point Need to build on success of Explorer Scouts

What we identified

District will be the focus for Scout Network Exceptions possible to suit local circumstances UK Scout Network for those not with Districts

Creating new roles District Scout Network Commissioner Programme Coordinators ACC Scout Network UK Scout Network Commissioner

Line managed by Deputy UK Commissioner for Programme (14-25)

What we’re doing

District Scout Network

District Scout Network

Membership is free All 18-25 year olds in Scouting in the District are Members of the

District Scout Network. They will also be Members of the UK Scout Network.

From time to time, Members may choose to not participate in Project Teams. They can participate in aspects of the Programme that can be

undertaken individually. They can participate in social activities that bring Scout Network

members together.

UK Scout Network

UK Scout Network

Membership is free All 18-25 year olds not already in Scouting or not associating

themselves with a District Scout Network may join the UK Scout Network

Members participate in the 3 Programme Areas Projects will be made available to Members of other Scout

Networks through the website. From time to time, Members may choose to not participate in

Project Teams.

Transition

Changes to POR agreed New identity will begin appearing Soft Launch – Spring 2015

Guidance and support to Counties/Districts Website up and running with ‘seed’ projects Humberside DC’s meeting in February to discuss

initial network provisions

Hard Launch – November 2015 Existing Scout Networks fully transitioned

Next steps

Refreshed sense of purpose A compelling programme proposition

Better transitioning From Explorer Scouts To other roles in Scouting

Increased participation in the programme More Queen’s Scout Awards

Supporting local Scouting and delivering on Vision 2018 as leaders

What we can look forward to