Rewarding Participation and Achievement Over two–thirds of respondents thought that the current rewards structure was useful, but that there was room to develop the number of badges and to ensure that the rewards catered for the needs of all children and young people. An electronic recording system would be helpful.
The Programme is split into five sections. How much time do you spend on each area? (% of Programme)
Creativity
Body
Sharing Faith The vast majority of Companies said they used other material to share and develop faith with their young people, especially Scripture Union material, other Sunday School material, as well as the Gazette resources. There were some great examples shared of Companies engaging their church in supporting activities and projects.
Do you think that the Anchor and Junior programmes are too similar? (%)
Yes 21.3%
No 78.7%
Community
Spirit
Mind
What Does The New Programme Need? Lots of positive comments were received about the resources shared in the new Gazette format and wanted to see that continue. Seeing new craft and games ideas in the new programme was popular and encouraging sharing great practice through the Gazette was desired.
“Programmes are only as effective as the people delivering them.”
So What Happens Next? Residentials Half of respondents said their Companies offer Juniors a residential experience, some joining with other local Companies and/or other youth organisations. When asked if the current regulations prohibiting Anchors attending residentials should be amended or removed, about half of respondents were in favour. Those hesitant tended to think Anchors were too young and being able to attend sleepovers offered good progression when young people joined Juniors. It was appreciated that if there was to be any change to the regulations, then this would not be obligatory.
08 GAZETTE - SUMMER 2015
The Brigade Executive has received reports from the Group and is supportive of the direction of travel. The Executive is keen that any branding relating to these age groups takes into account the progression into the over 11’s work. It is intended that the Over 11’s Group will start its review in the new session and the timeline for both pieces of work is that new materials and badges/rewards will be available for September 2017. The Under 11’s Group will be making a presentation at Conference in September in Wolverhampton.