Aim
To enable participants to deliver the BB mission by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to work effectively with children and young people.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Each of the sessions has an objective of what is to be achieved and a set of learning outcomes, which define what the learner will get out of the session. Trainers, as part of the course, should show the objective and the learning outcomes for each session and make sure that these are effectively communicated to the group.
Each session should be concluded with a recap of the learning outcomes as a reminder of what you set out to achieve and an acknowledgement that you have done so. This will help pick up any specific omissions, which can be addressed at that stage rather than just written on an evaluation sheet at the end of the training, when it may be too late to address.
Theme
The main theme of Youth Leader Training is the building and maintaining of trusting relationships with children and young people. From this basis flow the other aspects of Christian youth work; sharing faith, safe working practices, participation and empowerment and equal opportunities. There are modules covering all these issues within Youth Leader Training.
Modules
The core modules of Youth Leader Training:
- Module 1 – Your Role in The Boys’ Brigade
- Module 2 – Working with Under 11s (for those working with Under 11s)
- Module 3 – Working with Over 11s (for those working with Over 11s)
- Module 4 – Safeguarding
- Module 5 – Managing Risk
- Module 6 – Equal Opportunities
- Module 7 – Delivering a Quality Programme
- Module 8 – Sharing Faith
The e-Learning modules are:
- E-Learning 1 – Introduction to the BB
- E-Learning 2 – Safeguarding
- E-Learning 3 – Managing Risk
Modules E1-E3 are e-learning modules, covered as part of the registration process, although existing leaders wishing to complete YLT will be required to complete the e-Learning modules.
Youth Leader Training will comprise of Modules 1-8, of which:
- All participants will complete Modules 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
- Participants working with Anchors & Juniors will also complete Module 2
- Participants working with Company & Seniors will also complete Module 3