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Section Leader Guidance

Section Leader Guidance

Supporting Young Leaders through their missions and helping them produce
strong, meaningful evidence.

Why This Matters

Young Leaders gain the most from the scheme when they are supported, observed, and given feedback.
Your role ensures missions are completed properly and evidence reflects real learning.

What Is the Young Leader Scheme?

  • Develops leadership and teamwork skills
  • Supports younger sections
  • Leads to the Young Leader Belt Buckle, one of the Top Awards

The scheme includes training modules and four practical missions, completed within a section.

The Four Missions

🎮 Mission 1 – Run a Game
🎨 Mission 2 – Run an Activity
📅 Mission 3 – Programme Planning
👥 Mission 4 – Delivery

Your Role as a Section Leader

Before

  • Discuss what the Young Leader plans to do
  • Check the activity is safe and suitable

During

  • Observe and allow them to lead
  • Support only if needed

After

  • Give constructive feedback
  • Encourage reflection and learning

What Does “Signing Off” Mean?

By signing or commenting on a mission, you confirm that:

  • The mission took place
  • The Young Leader took responsibility
  • The activity was safe and appropriate
  • You have given feedback

You are not approving the mission in OSM.

What Good Evidence Looks Like

❌ Weak Evidence

I ran a game. Everyone enjoyed it.

✅ Strong Evidence

Describes planning, leadership, safety,
adapting for the group, and reflection.

Sign-Off Checklist

  • ⬜ I observed the mission
  • ⬜ The Young Leader took responsibility
  • ⬜ Feedback has been given
  • ⬜ Evidence shows learning and reflection

Uploading Evidence to OSM

  • Evidence must be completed and signed first
  • Young Leaders upload via OSM’s Badges at Home
  • Email goes to the Young Leader Leader
  • Section Leaders do not approve in OSM

Thank You

Your support helps Young Leaders grow in confidence,
leadership, and responsibility.