Scouting in Scotland A New Support Structure April

Scouting in Scotland A New Support Structure April 2008

Drivers for Change • Dropping membership numbers • Reducing numbers of Groups • Increasing numbers of unfilled appointments • The often duplication of roles at SHQ/Area/District • Increased requirement for advisors/specialists A New Support Structure in Scotland

Drivers for Change • To encourage more volunteers to work at Group level • To recognise modern communications • To concentrate specific resources on the development and promotion of Scouting • To re-establish effective adult training • To consolidate previous and current restructuring A New Support Structure in Scotland

Core Requirements • Supports and encourages young people • Scout Group remains supreme for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and linked to Explorers and Scout Network within Districts • GSL role remains as core • A re-focussed District role is strengthened/established • Uniformed/Non Uniformed partnership is retained A New Support Structure in Scotland

Core Requirements • Consideration of Local Authority boundaries • Have manageable volunteer roles • Be viable both financially and numerically • Must not require additional support or running costs • Have high universal acceptance across Scotland A New Support Structure in Scotland

Our Roadmap for Change • • • Clear Vision of the future Extensive preparation Effective individual and collective communications Detailed, sympathetic and wide consultation Updated Role Descriptions Inclusive and open recruitment process Preparing and monitoring of a Project Plan Guidance for Change Document A role for everyone! A New Support Structure in Scotland

The New Regional Structure GROUP DELIVERY DISTRICT SUPPORT REGION DEVELOP AND ADVISE SHQ POLICY A New Support Structure in Scotland

The New Regional Structure GROUP Young people Balanced Programme DISTRICT Balanced Programme Support / Adult Support REGION Development/Communication/ Adult Training/Advice SHQ Policy/Procedures/Professional/ Volunteer Support A New Support Structure in Scotland

The Task • Moving from 31 Areas to 8 Regions • Moving from c. 80 to 56 Districts • Offering better support to our 600 Scout Groups • Established a Change Team to develop Guidance • Recruitment and Redeployment of personnel • Timetable for change A New Support Structure in Scotland

The Eight Regions • Highland • North East • South East • Forth • Clyde • West • South West A New Support Structure in Scotland

Distinct Responsibilities • REGIONAL RESONSIBILITIES • DISTRICT RESONSIBILITIES • Inspirational Leadership • Direct support to Districts • DC recruitment • Executive and Strategic Management • Development Growth and supporting Recruitment • Communication and Publicity • Training from module 5 onwards • Advisory and guidance • Formulating and Promoting policies • Management of Regional Assets • Financial audit of Districts • Motivational Leadership • Direct support to Groups • GSL recruitment • Executive and Administrative Management • Supporting the delivery of balanced Programme • District Development and Growth • Getting started modules • District gatherings • Implementing policies • Management of District Assets • Financial audit of Groups A New Support Structure in Scotland

Regional Structure Regional Commissioner Assist. Regional Commissioner (Development) Regional Chairperson Executive Committee Assist. Regional Commissioner Communications Assist. Regional Commissioner (Adult Training) Advisers Assist. Regional Commissioner (Explorer Scouts) Child Protection Special Needs Faiths and Beliefs International Activities Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gang Show Assist. Regional Commissioner (Scout Network) District Commissioner A New Support Structure in Scotland

District Structure District Commissioner District Chairperson Executive Committee ADC Beaver Scouts ADC Cub Scouts Appointments Sub-Committee ADC Scouts ADC (Adult Training) District Explorer Scout Commissioner District Scout Network Leader Training Advisors Group Scout Leaders A New Support Structure in Scotland

Guidance Document Legal Property Finance Constitution and POR Funding and Grant Proposals Recruitment and Redeployment Adult Training PR & Communication Section Support A New Support Structure in Scotland Membership Services Scottish Headquarters Implementation Time Line

Things to Consider… • Understanding • • the revised structure the distinctive roles of Region & District the new appointments & responsibilities the differences with England, Wales and Northern Ireland • Ensuring correct communication circulation • Communication matrix • Ensuring Membership Services System serves the Scottish Structure • Sectional Support Teams A New Support Structure in Scotland

Timetable for Change • Phase 1. – Consultation and Recruitment • Phase 2. – Appointments and Preparation • Phase 3. – Implementation • Phase 4. - Review A New Support Structure in Scotland

Further Information • Scottish Headquarters Website • Project Managers: Volunteer Roy Davidson, Depute Chief Commissioner (Development) Staff Graeme Luke, Programme and Development Executive A New Support Structure in Scotland

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