Young Leaders

The Young Leaders' Scheme is just one of the exciting programme elements in the Explorer Scout section.

All leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Section who are between the ages of 14 and 18 must be members of an Explorer Scout Young Leaders' Unit. They are Explorer Scouts who choose to devote a large proportion of their time in Scouting to service in another section.


Recognition

YL Badge   

A Young Leaders’ Badge and woggle should be awarded after completing Module A. This badge signifies that a Young Leader has completed their basic training.

YL Badge  

A mission strip should be presented after completing each mission, these are placed around the module A badge

YL Badge  

A Young Leader belt buckle should be awarded on completion of the entire scheme (completion of ALL training modules and missions).

YL Badge  

The Young Leader Service Award can be worn on the adult uniform to recognise a person’s completion of the Young Leaders’ Scheme.

The Young Leader certificate should be presented when the Young Leader either turns 18 or completes the whole scheme. The back of the certificate can be used to record which modules and missions the Young Leader has completed.


Core resources to support the scheme

Preparing to Lead: Delivering the Young Leaders’ Scheme

This is the handbook for every adult volunteer delivering the Young Leaders’ Scheme. A self contained guide to delivering the training, it provides a full breakdown of all modules and practical activities for bringing the learning to life.

  • 120 page step by step guide to delivering the scheme 
  • Contains trainer notes and practical tips
  • Appendices with additional information including the Fundamentals of Scouting and leadership styles

Young Leader Logbook - Onwards and Upwards

The complete guide to being a Young Leader, this logbook for young people explains what to expect during training and in the role itself.  As well as tips from other Young Leaders, it outlines the opportunities, skills and rewards for taking part in the scheme.

  • Pocket size
  • 28 pages full colour
  • Everything in one place
Contact Us

If you would like to hear more about Young Leaders, please click the link below to contact us.

Young Leader Contact Us
What's On

District camp - Jersey

Blended First Aid Zoom sessions

County Explorer Walking Weekend, Wales - August 1st - 3rd

First Response course

YL Training Module A - Prepare for Take-off

YL Training Module E - Game On

Risk Assessment Course

News & Blogs

County Safety Officer Paul Howard has agreed to put on another basic course for Wyre Forest based at Rhydd Covert.

 

Tuesday 23rd Sept and this is the link to book. Bookings will be via eventbrite at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/risk-assessment-101-tickets-1476262864969?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Please book if you are interested as weve had 3 courses now and this maybe the last.

 

If you are booking please ensure you turn up also as you will see from the email below weve had multiple late cancellations and no shows previously.

Paul is a volunteer like us all.

 

If anyone is interested in the advanced course aimed at Nights Away please let me know directly as we need numbers interested before putting a course on in the autumn.

 

YIS

Mark Searl

GLV WF21

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Hey You!

As part of our preparations for Poland 2027, we’ve delivered an overview presentation for young people who may be interested in applying to attend the 25th World Scout Jamboree as part of the Scouts Hereford & Worcester Unit. There is also information for the alternative Europe Interail Trip too.

 

To help you share this opportunity with your young people and their families, we’ve made both the presentation and a recording of the session available:

 

📄 PowerPoint presentation: https://www.scoutshw.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Roadshow-Slidedeck-Poland-2027.pdf

🎥 Presentation recording: https://youtu.be/qIgoAQpBv6

 

We’d be grateful if you could share these to your young people (particularly those who will be aged 14–17 on 27 July 2027) and encourage anyone who is interested to visit our application page for full details:

🔗 https://www.scoutshw.org.uk/poland-2027-youth-particpant-application

 

Applications are now open to participants, and we’re keen to ensure every eligible young person has the chance to be part of this life-changing adventure.

 

If you have any questions or need support sharing this with your section, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

 

Yours in Scouting,

Sid

County Lead Volunteer for Scouts Hereford & Worcester

 

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There will be a First Aid course over two evenings in August; Tuesday 19th and Tuesday 26th August 6.30pm to 9..30pm. It will be held at WF8's hut, Habberley Road, Kidderminster.

To book, please contact me on 07885988176 or email faith@westoaks.org.uk.. I suggest booking quickly as all courses are filling up fast.

Faith

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First Aid Courses

Faith has added the following dates for everyone to book on.

 

NEW! !NEW!! NEW!!

20th July 2025 9.30am to 4pm at WF17

There are two First Response courses in the Autumn.

13th September 9.30 to 4pm at WF15

23rd November 9.30 to 4pm at WF17

On both dates there is a Practical session at 4pm.

Another Part 2 Zoom session will be added shortly for those wishing to do the Blended training; there is one on 4th June with only a few participants if you have leaders who need to complete quickly.

 

There are two dates now being offered for the Blended First Aid Zoom sessions. Wednesday  30th July or Wednesday 27th August; both running 6.30 to 9.30pm. They will be available to book on H&W's website from Wednesday 9th July.

There are still places on  the course running over two Tuesday evenings 19th and 26th August 6.30 to 9.30pm. Please let me know if you wish to book.

There is also another course being added to the calendar in Worcester on Saturday 16th August, 9.30 to 4.00pm and a Practical session at 4pm.

I will attend the Leaders meeting in September so if anyone wishes to complete their Practical session there I ill bring along the resusi-annies.

 

Faith

 

Those dates not suitable, then please go here First Aid Training | Scouts Hereford & Worcester (scoutshw.org.uk)  and you will see courses elsewhere in the County or the "Hampshire Model" an online session to cover module 10a. The next module 10b can be completed locally. Demand for these FREE courses is bound to be high as we move into Transformation so please take the opportunity to book early. Check your compass record to see when your renewal is due.

 

Contact Faith directly faith@westoaks.org.uk for further information or look in the Training Diary page on Hereford and Worcestershire Scouts website for alternative FA courses outside of the district.  Remember to check when your FA expires and book in good time to avoid travelling.

 

Reminder that under Transformation, First Response will be mandatory for:

 

  • Group Lead Volunteers
  • Section Team Leaders
  • Section Team Members
  • District 14-24 Team Leaders

 

  • In other words, ALL face-to-face leaders and team members.

 

  • There are a small number of volunteers in the District who are not compliant, please check Your Membership on the Scout system if you are unsure about your status.
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Hi All,

 

Please remember Groups should all now be providing a marshal from each section to stand by the cones to slow cars coming in to Rhydd. 

This is a safety measure to keep everyone safe and stated in the risk assessment.

 

The risk assessment can be found here under car parks - Risk Assessments – Rhydd Covert Scout Campsite

Risk Assessments – Rhydd Covert Scout Campsite

Risk Assessments Below are the Activity Risk Assessments for use on Rhydd Covert with our equipment. If you need any further information please email us on bookings@rhyddcovert.org.uk Air Pistol Shooting - Air Rifle Shooting - All Terrain Boards - Age - 10.5 upwards to use

www.rhyddcovert.org.uk

It does not have to be a leader, you can use a parent, but please ensure the adult stood there has a hi vis on. 

 

We will be carrying spot checks out to ensure everyone is supplying a marshal on their section nights.

 

On some evenings there could be up to 6/8 marshals stood there, the more the better, do not leave it up to other groups to supply the marshal for you.

 

For all leaders cars that drive down to the lower site please remember the speed limit is 5mph on site.

 

Thank you for your support.

 

Yours in Scouting

Kathy

Bookings Manager

Rhydd Covert Campsite

Web: www.rhyddcovert.org.uk 

Email: bookings@rhyddcovert.org.uk

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