Presentation Objectives Why the need for change? Key messages found during research Background on the Scout Network Research on current structure stage Section numbers versus Explorer Section numbers What can Network do to help you with Delivery for how the new structure Next steps & timescales your Vision2018? will look: Organisational Leadership Communications “I’m a ... What do I do?” Administration What do our members think? Help for County teams, District teams, Programme and Network members Principles (how it works) Frequently Asked Questions & Where to go for support
Consultation: Feedback Received and Challenges Faced
Network Feedback 2007 ‐ 2014 Explorer Section – Numbers rise rapidly year on year. 2011 ‐ 13 – research undertaken to establish current thinking on the Network Section – numbers continue to Network section across the hover (with a slight increase) year on year. UK 2002 – Network Section is introduced at County 2012 – Operations Level Committee receive initial feedback 2007 – Structure eased to allow Districts to form network sections locally 2010 – Explorer Section numbers reach 35000 2014 – Network ready for rebooting... 2010 – Network Section numbers steadily reach 5000
Network Feedback 2791 2515 1420 1405 1365 100 50 Late 2011/12 Apr ‐ 13 May/June September November December January ‐ 2013 2013 2013 2013 March 2014
The Challenges Challenges for us to overcome... Things that we should keep... ‘Work Skills’ area of programme negatively Most successful Networks so far have been received as this was a constant feature those already operating at a District level. within current education/employment systems. 96% either agreed or strongly agreed that Flexible approach to Scouting meant that they should be able to form local or special the section could reflect the lives of 18 ‐ 25 interest Networks. year olds, not having a fixed routine; therefore often unable to commit to regular meetings. If members were to pay a fee then there Suggested programme opportunities was a clear opinion that benefits were to be (Adventure, International, and Community) of a high standard. given an average rating of 4 out of 5. nfpSynergy group especially positive about the International programme Area.
The Challenges cont. Challenges for us to overcome... Things that we should keep... Focus groups recognised that the branding Name of ‘Network’ was still liked and of the Network section needed to be thought of as an established brand/identity improved and updated. as well as suiting the purpose of the section. Support is required for those members Network section provides a great link for reaching the age of 17 year olds as this is Youth Shaped elements and to have the the biggest age group for dropping out of oldest section volunteering with younger Explorers (due to collage, A ‐ Levels, jobs, people to engage them. social activity, moving away for university/jobs, etc). This impacts of numbers moving up to Network section.
The Challenges cont . Challenges for us to overcome... Things that we should keep... Perception surrounding Network section Network as a section for 18 ‐ 25 year olds being a ‘drinking club’; and therefore having was still seen as a section to keep no clear focus or programme. Explorers worried about going to a County Network section allowed for members not Network section and not knowing anybody; willing to take on an Adult Appointed leading to isolation. Leadership role, to still stay engaged with Scouting. 18 ‐ 25 year olds feeling as though they are forced to decide between becoming a Network member, or an Adult Appointed Leader.
Revised Structure: a District Provision
District Scout Network Or county (England/NI), Area (Wales), Region (Scotland) Only in exceptional circumstances
District Scout Network • Each District will be required to establish a District Scout Network. • The District Scout Network Commissioner will be the lead volunteer responsible for the District Scout Network. • The District Scout Network Commissioner will be supported by one, or more, Programme Coordinators. They will facilitate the members of the Network in initiating, implementing, and evaluating projects geared towards the three main programme areas. • In exceptional circumstances, where a District or cross District Network provision is not possible, Counties, Areas (Wales) or Regions (Scotland) can establish Scout Networks. • A UK Scout Network will be established. This will be the membership point for Scout Network members not associating themselves with a District. • Each District Scout Network Commissioner will be supported by their County, through an Assistant County Commissioner (Scout Network).
District Scout Network: Membership • All 18 ‐ 25 year olds within Scouting, will automatically become a member of the Scout Network section. • Being a member of the Scout Network will be a ‘pay to play’ section. Meaning that there will be no membership fee to HQ; but you will need to fund your own activities. *Please note that District/County membership fees may still apply. • All 18 ‐ 25 year olds not already in Scouting, or not associated with a District Scout Network, may join the UK Scout Network. • If a member of the UK Scout Network assumes a local role in Scouting after joining the UK Scout Network, they will become members of the District Scout Network. • Participation in projects is strongly encouraged. They can really enhance the section, by being things that YOU want to do and ran by YOU. Allowing other sections to aspire to have that freedom of choice.
District Scout Network: Administration • Current 18 ‐ 25 year olds registered with The Scout Association will be automatically registered to their local District Scout Network. • When an Explorer Scout, registered with The Scout Association, becomes 18 years of age, they will automatically be registered with their local District Scout Network. • New Adult Appointed members (who are aged 18 ‐ 25) will automatically become a member of their local District Scout Network. • New 18 ‐ 25 year olds who join solely as a Network member will need to be added by the District. • Administration of the District Scout Network Section may be finalised locally. Possible roles for this are: ‐ District Scout Network Commissioner ‐ District Explorer Scout Administrator ‐ District Administrator.
District Scout Network: Project Teams
District Scout Network: Non Project Team
District Scout Network: Programme Coordinators
District Scout Network: Adventure Projects
District Scout Network: Community Projects
District Scout Network: International Projects
Revised Structure: The UK Scout Network
UK Scout Network Encompasses Members of District Scout Networks’ as well as those joining only the UK Scout Network
UK Scout Network:
Communication: The Next Steps
Communication • Initial communications for County Commissioners, District Commissioners, and Network members to go out through email system with information on progress. • Webinar session for targeted members to be set up; allowing information to be presented and questions asked. • ‘Three phases of Network’ communications to go out, allowing members to understand steps to take in transition from County to District. • Digital platform to be established allowing all Network members to: ‐ Log on and track involvement and progress during their time in Network, ‐ Allow Districts/members to upload information about projects they are doing, ‐ Allow members to share best practise on projects achieved, ‐ Allow members to advertise places, or join places, on project teams throughout the UK. This would be regardless of District connections.
Linking: Vison 2018 to Network
Growing Youth Shaped Inclusivity Community Impact All 18 ‐ 25 year olds in Networkers remain an Potential members your District will join integral part of Youth from deprived areas More 18 ‐ 25 year olds the District Network, Shaped by engaging can be encouraged to to engage with the Every 18 ‐ 25 year old increasing numbers in them in adult roles become involved. community and bring the section in Scouting becomes a projects to the District Allows young people Programme areas can member Fees no longer to work in partnership be centred around Programme area for become a barrier to with adults to have ScoutingforAll culture community can membership within their say on projects within communities or No UK HQ Network involve groups the Section they would like to take about bringing people engaging with external membership fee part in together within the Members are community partners community encouraged to join a to benefit their local Young People from Clear programme focussed section and take part area District can engage in in a programme suited areas a programme as to them Strengthen numbers defined by them and wanting to take part in work on projects better relations with a local action project Becoming District based together Explorer scout Section, that is right for them actively encouraging membership and easy transition
Exploring the Roles: What Do I Do Next?
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