Scout Network

Keys to success for Network:

1. Opportunities to gain our top award; the Queens Scout Award plus the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

2. A programme offering skills and development, community and international experiences.

3. Meet regulary and consistently so people know when you meet and can rely on it happening.

4. Member led with leader support and motivation.

5. Talk about the good stuff you do!

Featured support

1. Network Essentials

2. So what do I do know?

3. Criteria for establishing a Scout Network

Activities to support your programme

• National Network Events. For example: Network Gathering, Revolution, MAD

• Network Activity Academies

Awards

• Queen's Scout Award


• Duke of Edinburgh's Award


• Explorer Belt

Key County Support Contacts

County is responsibe for the provision of Scout Network. A Network may be County based, a local area Network, District based or a specialist Network.  

Mark Strickland
County Scout Network Comissioner ~ (csnc@gmescouts.org.uk)

Mike Dent
County Scout Network Administrator ~
(csna@gmescoutnetwork.org.uk) 

Andrew Hill
Assistant County Commisioner (Programme) ~ (gmeprogramme@gmail.com)

Role of County

The remit of the team is to support and develop a quality Scouting programme for the young people in the area. To help us focus upon what will make a difference across the County we focus on 5 areas:

1. Widening opportunities for young people with events
2. Programme and activity support – ensuring quality Scouting for all young people
3. Targeted programme development support – focused on areas
4. Recognition for our young people and adults
5. Involving young people