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Essential Info: 

• Ratios - Young Leaders are still young people in Scouting, and whilst supporting a younger section, they fall under the responsibility of Team Leader for that section. They don't count towards ratios and must never be left alone with a section or in a 1:1 situation with a Leader.

• Expectations -  All Young Leaders receive a hard copy of the ESYL Logbook: ESYL Logbook V3 - Sept 2019 .  There is a section on page 3 at the start on “Expectations”, which must be signed at the first session.

• Goals -  It can help to agree a goal for the placement.   An example goal for a Young Leader at DofE Bronze might be “by the end of the 12 weeks the ESYL will (with support) plan, prepare, deliver and review a simple game or activity”. 

• Support: This blog has some handy tips on How to help Young Leaders be the best they can be. 

• Safeguarding – Every Young Leader will be given a hard copy of the Young People First - Orange Card and a Section Leader will need to talk it through with them.  

• Admin and Programme – Explorers should have their own OSM Member login and can be "shared" with the Section they are volunteering with so they can see the programme for the term.

• DofE Assessment – At the end of the 3 or 6 months (as agreed individually), the ESYL will provide a DofE reference number so the assessor can write a short statement about their contribution using this link https://www.dofe.org/assessor/ .  

• Uniform - Explorers should wear their  Explorers uniform for their placement.  Other volunteers will be able to borrow a neckie. 

• Training - Young Leaders Module A is compulsory for all Young Leaders (whether or not they are also Explorers)  and this must be completed within 3 months.  The requirements are outlined in the logbook Microsoft Word - ESYL Logbook v3 - Sept 2019 

• Badges and Awards - Once Young Leaders have completed Module A they will receive the ESYL badge and woggle 

For more details see: 1st Milngavie Scouts - Young Leader Policy