FS315073 - Scout Skills - Ceremonies - ScoutBase UK

page 6 of 7You must decide what is going to be included inyour Troop inspection and ensure that the Scoutsknow as well. It might include; smartness,personal cleanliness, correct uniform and so on.This, of course will mean you will need to beaware of correct uniform and the placing ofbadges.At camp, you might be looking at the tidiness ofpersonal kit, sleeping gear, tents, Patrol areas andso on.Once you have worked out what you are lookingfor, you should also consider what the standardsshould be. Again, you should inform the Scouts ofwhat they are. They will not gain anything fromInspections if they do not know what they aresupposed to achieve.It is also important to think about how you mightsupportively help a Scout to improve standards.Inspections have to be constructive; offersuggestions of how to improve, and encouragethe Scout to consider ways in which they mighthelp themselves. This should include a time limitby when something will be re-checked.Here are some steps that might be considered:List the areas that are to be inspected (suchas uniform, cleanliness and so on). Considerthe standards that are/are not acceptable.Inform the Scouts of these standards.Consider constructive ways in which to helpthe Scouts improve.Implement any points system or competitionthat you said you would!Can you do it?When you feel confident about ceremonies, seehow many of these questions you can answer: Can I state the purpose for, and describe thefollowing ceremonies?The Investiture Moving-On Ceremony Flag breakFlag downHave I observed and assisted at anotherTroop's ceremonies as listed above? Have I been responsible for the followingwithin the Troop meeting?InvestitureMoving-on Ceremony Flag breakFlag downInspectionsSometimes it is useful to have a more experiencedLeader in the Section, perhaps theAssistant District Commissioner (Scouts) to comeand give you an unbiased view of the ceremonieswithin your Troop and, if possible, how they canbe improved upon. The final word is that 'practicemakes perfect' and with these ceremonies that arehappening constantly throughout Troop life, aLeader is sure to become more experienced andconfident.HOW TO TRAIN OTHERSThis section is designed to give you somepractical ideas about how you can help otherpeople to learn about ceremonies in the Troop.This might be Leaders or Scouts either in aninformal way on a Troop night or more formally ona skills workshop, training course or somethingsimilar.ObjectivesBy the end of this session, the participants will beable to:I. State the reason for ceremonies in the Troop;II. Demonstrate the following ceremonies:III. InvestitureIV. Moving-on ceremonyV. Flag break and Flag downVI. State the purpose and methods of inspectionin the Troop.TimeAbout two hours should be allowed to learn theceremonies described, but confidence will onlycome with familiarity and experience.