   | Category  | Objectives  | Responsibility  | Planned Action  | Timeline  | Resources  |
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| | All sections to provide a balanced programme which is available to all young people. | Section Leaders | Holding at least 3 planning meetings per year, producing a publicised plan, with detailed planning completed before each meeting. | ongoing | Programme Review templates |
| | Striving to publicise Scouting at every opportunity and to use this publicity as a vehicle for recruitment | Section Leaders | Encourage young people to write a story or report, including pictures, of programme activities and events. Upload story/ report to District web site. | | |
| | Improving links between sections by encouraging participation in the Group awards and other joint activities. | Parents and section Leaders | Encourage participation in District events, even if section leader cannot attend. | | |
| | The provision of appropriate District activities to ensure all young people get the opportunity to take part in activities that the groups are unable to provide in isolation. | Section Leaders | Attend District section meetings, contributing appropriate ideas. | | Scoutbase.org.uk; Scouting magazine; People with recognised activity accreditation |
| | Encouraging young people to become involved In leadership through the provision of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network within the District | DESC/ Network Leader | Encouraging Explorers/ Network to become young leaders. | | Young Leader Training |
| | Encouraging young people to become involved In leadership through the provision of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network within the District | DESC/ Network Leader | Provision of young leader training. | | |
| | Encouraging young people to become involved In leadership through the provision of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network within the District | Scout Leader | Encouraging Scouts to become Explorers and Young Leaders. | | |
| | Encouraging young people to become involved In leadership through the provision of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network within the District | Scout Leader | Promoting Explorer Scouting and Young Leaders. | | |
| | Ensuring all our members are made fully aware of their training obligations and opportunities and time scales for completion | Section Leaders | Deliver a balanced programme to the young people. | | Scouting Essentials |
| | Ensuring all our members are made fully aware of their training obligations and opportunities and time scales for completion | Section Leaders | Complete adult training for your role within 3 years of appointment. | | Section Essentials; Nights Away; Scoutbase.org.uk; Scouting magazine |
| | Updated District plan distributed monthly | Section Leaders | Promote events on the calendar. | | Calendar downloads |