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‘I wanted to do something in the outdoors that
would inspire and empower others’
Scout Ambassador, page 42
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The Briefing: Chief Scout
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Welcome back to Scouting!
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Email: [email protected] I’ve always said that Scouts are shining a long walk? From trekking across
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lights in their communities. The moors to hiking under a full moon,
incredible difference you make to the our special feature reminds us of the
lives of those around you is one of the transformative power of putting one
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Chief Scout. And, of course, it all goes
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back to our Promise to help others. Finally, I’m so pleased to introduce
It is important to note the differing structures of UK
Scouting in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern polar explorer Dwayne Fields, our
Ireland. However, for ease of reading, this magazine This issue you’ll meet Scouts who newest Scout Ambassador. The story
refers to all variations of ‘County’-level groupings
simply as County. have gone on to become teachers, of his journey from Jamaica to the
nurses, and even the CEO of a charity. North Pole, via Palmer’s Green Scouts,
At Scouting magazine, we make every effort to ensure
that our content is accurate, complete and up to date It goes to show that the values you is one of the most amazing you’ll ever
at the time of going to press. Occasionally, inaccuracies
may occur. develop in Scouting really do stay with read. I know that you’ll make him feel
you throughout your life. But serving incredibly welcome.
You can read Scouting magazine and Make.Do.Share.
magazine online at scouts.org.uk/magazine. Follow others is a two-way street. Not only
us on scouts.org.uk/facebook. You’ll also find us on
Twitter @UKScouting and on Instagram @Scouts do you learn skills along the way, but And whether you’re heading into the
it also makes you feel great and leads wild this summer, learning new skills or
to better wellbeing. I’m reminded of supporting your community, remember
our founder Robert Baden-Powell’s to take pride in everything you do.
Scouting magazine is produced by
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The Briefing: Updates
Ambassador summit provides opportunity to plan
In December 2017, seven of our Scout Commissioner Hannah Kentish, Chief They’re now looking at ways to
Ambassadors joined Chief Scout Executive Matt Hyde, Chair Ann Limb improve the public perception of
Bear Grylls and senior volunteers at and Deputy UK Commissioner Mark Scouting, bring it to new audiences and
65 Queen̕s Gate for a special Scout Tarry. All were working to find ways help recruit more adult volunteers.
summit. As well as welcoming our to help more young people from every
latest ambassador, polar explorer background gain the skills they need to ‘I’m so proud of our Scout
Dwayne Fields, the team discussed succeed in life. Ambassadors,’ says Bear Grylls. ‘They
plans for 2018 and beyond. are all such inspiring role models for
There have been many highlights over young people, displaying the values,
The line-up included Tim Peake, Ed the past year, from Steve Backshall generosity of spirit and optimism that
Stafford, Steve Backshall, Megan and Helen Glover’s summer Scout makes Scouting so special. Each in
Hine, Julia Bradbury, Dwayne Fields adventure in the Lake District to their own way shows how courage,
and Anita Rani, as well as UK Chief the launch of Tim Peake as a Scout determination and teamwork can help
Commissioner Tim Kidd, UK Youth Ambassador in October. you achieve your goals in life.’
St. George’s Day Awards 2018
On 22 April 2018, the outstanding have earned their Queen’s Scout Award,
achievements of people across the those who have gained the top adult
Movement will be celebrated at Windsor awards, and those with Gallantry Award
Castle. Dating back nearly 80 years, ‘A nominations for bravery and heroism.
Day of Celebration and Achievement’ is For a list of all members who will receive
held annually by gift of Her Majesty the awards at this year’s celebration, visit
Queen. Recipients include those who scouts.org.uk/awards.
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The Briefing: Updates
Coming Soon:
New Young
Leader resources
New log books will soon be available
for Explorer Scout Young Leaders to
record their progress, as well as a new
‘Preparing to Lead’ booklet for adult
volunteers keen to train and support
Young Leaders in their section. During
the consultation on the draft 2018-2023
strategic plan, increasing the number
of young people in leadership roles
was identified as a priority. To boost
our volunteer numbers, we need to
encourage leadership early.
To access the resources, keep an eye on
scouts.org.uk/youngleaderresource.
Prepare for GDPR
With new data legislation coming into effect on 25 May 2018,
Updates to POR it’s time to get organised and review how you manage personal
data as part of your role within Scouting
Following consultation with volunteers,
some changes have been made to The General Data Protection Regulation this data, how you use it, and how
Scouting’s Policy, Organisation and (GDPR) is new legislation designed to you delete it. In May, we’ll be updating
Rules. In the Appointments Process give greater data protection and rights the data protection rules in POR. If
chapter, Regional Commissioners, to individuals. It’s really important you’re a member of a local Executive
Regional Training Managers and that everyone who handles data, Committee, then as a Trustee you have
Regional Administrators have been whether at a Group, District or County/ a shared responsibility with your other
added to the Appointments Table. Area/Region level, understands the Trustees to act upon GDPR. We will
Notable updates have also been made implications of the new legislation. also be providing a toolkit to support
to the Commissioner’s Commendation Regardless of your role, start thinking your compliance. In the meantime, the
Award and to the Beaver Scout uniform about the personal data you hold, such Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
diagram, where a new leadership as contact details, medical information has put together a wide range of tools
stripe has been included. For more or any individual’s personal information. and resources to help you prepare.
information, visit scouts.org.uk/por. Think about where and how you store Visit ico.org.uk to access these.
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The Briefing: Updates
Scout brand review:
improving our perception
We know we still need to be clearer with our reach, relevance, and enhance
the public on who we are and what we our reputation. We want to develop
do. Since the update in the last edition of a brand that makes the benefits of
Scouting magazine and the identification Scouting clearer, leads to more effective
of perception as a priority in the recent recruitment and works better online.
consultation on our strategic plan, we
are now progressing with a review of the Subject to testing and approval, the
Scout brand. new Scout brand, brand centre and
templates will be launched in mid-May
Seventeen years on from the launch of 2018. Further updates will be provided
our current logo, proposals for a new in ScoutingPlus. At this stage, we would
brand position, logo and visual identity caution against making any major
are in development and are currently investments in branded materials until
being tested. The aim is to increase the launch.
Report proves
Scouting has
positive impact
As Scouts, we already know that
Scouting develops socially engaged
young people, and the results of our
2017 Impact Report back this up.
We are now extremely proud to share
that, compared with other young people
their age, 14-17-year-olds in Scouting
were more likely to be outward-looking
and tolerant of others. They were also
18% more likely to be curious about the
The new YouShape
postcards can be bought world around them, and more likely to
from Scout Stores now! take an active role in their communities.
Scouts volunteered for 54 more hours
New YouShape activity cards available than other young people, and appeared
to be more socially engaged, with 26%
A huge thank you to all who took of cards contains a range of fun and more likely to vote in the next general
part in forums and activities as part engaging activities you can try with your election and 16.1% displaying pro-
of YouShape 2018. February may be young people, to initiate a conversation environmental behaviours.
over, but getting feedback from your about what they would like to see more
young people is always important, and less of in their programme going Scouts were also 32.2% more likely
and seeing their ideas come to life will forward. To purchase a set of cards, to engage in physical activity and
make it all the more rewarding. If you visit scouts.org.uk/youshapepostcards. 17.3% more likely to express a sense of
haven’t already taken advantage of Alternatively, you can download belonging. For more information on the
our YouShape postcards, you can now a free digital set at scouts.org.uk/ study, you can access the full report at
purchase a set at Scout Store. Each set downloadableyoushapepostcards. scouts.org.uk/impactreport.
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The Briefing: Volunteer roles in Scouting
Matt Sanderson Chris Taylor Graham Cooper
Spotlight on Media Development Managers
Across the UK, local Media Development Managers are sharing Scouting’s stories and showing the
world all that Scouting can do. We take a closer look at what the role entails
Every day, amazing things happen in Matt Sanderson, County MDM, great fun to work with, and my
Scouting. Be it challenging expeditions, Cumbria Scouting week is never the same! I also
life-changing community projects, or ‘Being an MDM gives me the chance have a full-time job so being an MDM
participation in global events, Scouts to tell the story, and to help other means I can volunteer my time flexibly
make tremendous contributions locally people tell the story, of what Scouting’s – it’s great!’
and around the world. The role of the doing for young people in the County.
Media Development Manager (MDM) It’s really satisfying showing what it Graham Cooper, MDM,
is to spread the word about these has to offer and what great fun young Flintshire Scouts, Wales
stories. By showing the public all the people have taking part in the different ‘It’s great being able to show off some
ways in which Scouting benefits young activities we offer. The important thing, of the amazing things that Scouts in
people, we can recruit more volunteers of course, is supporting other people my District get up to and getting word
and ensure even more young people to do what many people see as my out to people who may not realise
can enjoy the opportunities. role, ie getting the stories out there. just how active Scouts are. Running
The role is really about encouraging my own video production company
What does the role entail? young people to tell their own stories.’ means we have the opportunity to
The MDM shines the media spotlight utilise video, and we’ve found this
on local stories that highlight Chris Taylor, Deputy County to be a fantastic tool that can reach
Scouting’s key elements. Working Commissioner, East Lancashire Scouts much bigger audiences, especially on
alongside young people – the best ‘For me, being an MDM is one of the social media. It is a great way to show
spokespeople for Scouting – the MDM best roles in Scouting! I get to hear off the exciting things we get up to. I
seeks out good news stories, develops about all the truly amazing things that also really enjoy the feedback we get.
content (from press releases to videos), are going on around East Lancashire, Knowing that some people have joined
and pitches stories for print, online, as well as promoting Scouting to the Scouting because of articles I’ve sent to
radio and TV outlets. They create a public. Being an MDM has taught the papers is really rewarding.’
e plan, monitor coverage, review output, me how to make great videos using
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on the people. Whether it’s working For more information about
strati So what’s it like being an MDM? We with great journalists or other media the role, visit scouts.org.uk/
Illu spoke to a few members to find out. volunteers in my team, they are all mediadevelopmentmanager.
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