Transcript International abroad

Promoting good practice
and excellent quality
Or, are International trips an integral part of
our Scouting method to achieve our aims and
objectives and develop young people to
achieve our 2018 Vision?
or, just for fun?
Which of these trips is good
Scouting?
Planned by young people,
project extended over two
years with planning,
fundraising, execution and
reports back
Involved Community project in
less developed country
combined with attendance at
national scout Jamboree,
before undertaking Explorer
Belt expedition
Lead to long term partnership
agreement with activity planned
over next five years
Biggest roller-coaster in
the world!
Best tan in the world!
Best shops in the
world!
Best mates in the
world!
Visits Abroad Stats
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262 Visits Abroad
52 Countries
97,556 Scout Days
Average of 21 young people and 7 adults per
trip
• Destinations as far afield as Australia and
Uganda, “biggest” and Northern Ireland
Participation in VA
(per visit)
Cubs
Scouts
Explorer
Network
Leaders
Others
Participation in VA
(per duration)
Participation in VA
(per visit)
Cubs
Scouts
Explorer
Network
Leaders
Others
Cubs
Scouts
Explorer
Network
Leaders
Others
Participation in VA
(per duration)
VA Outside Europe
Participation in VA
(per visit)
Cubs
Scouts
Explorer
Network
Leaders
Cubs
Others
Scouts
Explorer
Network
Leaders
Others
Cubs
Scouts
Explorer
Network
Leaders
Others
Types of Experience
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Visits Abroad
Community Development Projects
Expeditions (adventurous)
Exploring (eg Explorer Belt)
Exchanges
Participation in International Events
How can we improve the quality of
International Visits?
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Spreading best practice
Role of ACC(I)
Information, ideas and feedback
Contacts and advice
More packaged solutions
Role of global SASs
Visits Abroad - Definition
A planned visit to a country outside of the UK that
includes elements of educational development,
cultural understanding and skill enhancement
through a range of activities undertaken, with a
focus on developing a global outlook for
participants.
Indicators of Good Quality Experience
• Shaped and planned by YP’s
• Programme linked, Awards and Badges
• Develops knowledge of other countries, customs
and practices
• Stretches existing or builds new skills
• Challenges current attitudes or values
• Includes interaction with local people/Scouts
• Activities to broadens horizons
• Well planned, managed and resourced
• Includes pre-visit and post-visit experiences
Measured by …
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Programme outline (scoring?)
Awards and Badges gained
Detailed trip plan
Continuing links
Integral part of balanced programme
Evaluation to test the change in:
– Skills
– Knowledge
– Attitudes
• Awareness
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thoughts and observations.
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