Peer leadership is a great way that the leadership team can support young people to develop their leadership skills- skills which are useful and relevant for later life. In addition, it helps young people develop in confidence and gives them something to aspire to.
Patrol Leaders are Scouts who stand out for being able to look after and lead a team. They are good at sharing, they are kind and they are a young person that is growing in confidence.
A Patrol Leader is not necessarily the oldest Scout in the Troop. It is the Scout who demonstrates the qualities of an effective leader. Being a Patrol Leader is also a great opportunity for Scouts that may not necessarily stand out as the most confident or loudest but those that show that they are caring and helpful to others.
Patrol Leaders are expected to behave responsibly and set an excellent example to all other Scouts in the Troop. They are asked to support the leaders and the troop at meetings and events, as follows:
| Requirement | Assistant Patrol Leader | Patrol Leader | Senior Patrol Leaders | Young Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mimum Attendance | 65% | 75% | 85% | 75% |
| Minimum Achievement | 4+ Challenge Awards | 6+ Challenge Awards inc Team Leader | Chief Scout Gold Awards | PL or SPL Status |
| Appointed: | Elected by PL & SPL | Elected by the Troop | Nomination by the SL | Subject to Availability |
| Badge | Swift / Hawk / Owl / | Wolf | Lion | Explorer Uniform |
| Set an Example: Be A Good Role Model For The Troop | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Learn By Doing And Have Fun! | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Assist New Scouts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Plan and Help the Running of Games and Activities | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ready the Troop and Help Leaders | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Organise and Help With The Programme | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Attend Forums | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Attend Programme Planning Meetings | – | – | Yes | Yes |
| Plan and run games | – | – | Yes | Yes |
| Plan and run an activities | – | – | – | Yes |
| Attend 9 Training Modules | – | – | – | Yes |
| Complete Four Missions (Coursework) | – | – | – | Yes |
| Complete Module A, ‘Prepare for take off!’ | – | – | – | Yes |
| Complete 9 Training Courses | – | – | – | Yes |
| Run Section Meetings | – | – | – | Yes |
| Follow Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) | – | – | – | Yes |
| Keep evidence (a log book or similar) | – | – | – | Yes |
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