Log Chew - Code of Conduct
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Description
Creating and agreeing a Section code of conduct is an important part of promoting positive behaviour and delivering safe, fun, and youth shaped Scouting.
This activity is in two parts. Part one will help your Beaver Scouts participate in a Log Chew and work together to create a code of conduct. Part two will help you and your Beaver Scouts finalise your code of conduct and create a poster to sign and display.
Resources
Part One (20 - 40 minutes)
- Rolls of white/brown paper large enough for each Lodge/small group to draw round a Beaver Scout
- Coloured pens/pencils to record ideas and decorate
- Copies of the prompt sheet for each Lodge/small group
- Paper and pen for Leader to record group feedback
Part Two (25 - 60 minutes)
- Paper and pen for Leader to draft code of conduct
- Poster paper with space to record the final code of conduct and the signatures, photographs or handprints of everyone agreeing to follow the code of conduct, including Leaders
- For signatures - coloured marker pens
- For hand printing - paint, brushes or paper plates, pen to label, and hand-washing facilities
- For photographs – photo of each person agreeing to the code of conduct, glue or tape, and marker pen to label
- For decorating - your choice of materials, e.g. coloured pens and pencils, paint, or stickers
Instructions
Part One (20 - 40 minutes)
1. Introduce the Log Chew and its topic.
Ask everyone to sit in a circle. Explain that a Log Chew is a special time for discussing and sharing ideas about a specific topic. Explain that today’s topic is about creating a code of conduct. Discuss what a code of conduct is, why it is important to have one, and why you a creating one together. (5 minutes)
2. Spilt into Lodges/small groups (ideally with a Leader or Young Leader for each group). On a large sheet of paper, create a Beaver Scout, with a smiling face and a name, by drawing around a young person. Make sure you leave space to record ideas. (5 - 10 minutes)
3. Discuss ideas for the code of conduct using the prompt sheet. Try to come up with a rule. A Beaver Scout or Leader should record ideas on or around the drawing. (5 - 10 minutes) .
4. As a Colony, come back together and share ideas from each Lodge/small group. A Leader should record the feedback in order to draft a code of conduct. (5 - 10 minutes)
Part Two (25 - 60 min)
5. Using the feedback from your Log Chew draft code of conduct. A good code of conduct for Beaver Scouts should be no more than ten rules written in an age appropriate, clear and positive style. You could complete this step between meetings, or during a meeting while your Beaver Scouts are taking part in another activity or game.
6. Present the draft code of conduct to the Colony for agreement. Ask your Beaver Scouts if the code of conduct makes sense, if they think anything should be added or removed, if they are happy to agree to it, and when it should be reviewed. (5 - 10 minutes)
7. Once the code of conduct is agreed, create a poster with the code of conduct and the signatures, photographs, or handprints of everyone who is agreeing to follow the code of conduct, including Leaders. You could write or print out the code of conduct. Remember to Include a clear title, your Group and Section name and your agreed review date. When each Beaver Scout adds their signature, photograph, or handprint remind them that they are agreeing to follow the code of conduct. Label photographs and handprints. You could also ask Beaver Scouts to decorate the poster. (20 - 40 minutes)
8. Display and share your code of conduct.
You should display your code of conduct in your meeting place and share it with new Beaver Scouts, parents, volunteers, and visitors. You could also share it on your website and/or social media.
Tags
- behaviour
- code of conduct
- log Chew
- promoting positive behaviour
- rules
- You Shape
- Youth Shaped Scouting
Badge Links
- Teamwork - Log Chew