Personal progression in Scouting Ireland

The ONE Programme personal progression system for youth members of Scouting Ireland has been designed and refactored since the merger of earlier organisations, using a number of key underlining principles.

The programme, that young people have designed with the help and assistance of Scouters follows a simple process PLAN, DO, REVIEW.

The review process is an important stage as it allows young people to learn by doing, reflect on what has been learnt and carry this knowledge through to the next programme cycle.

Scouters therefore need to be fully aware of 'where their Scouts are at' so they can have a fuller understanding of how far a young person has travelled in a particular Stage.

The requirements are progressive and ultimately reflect and pave the way to outside recognition by a governing body of a chosen skill.

Scouting Ireland's campsites, as well as private companies, have developed training schemes which are aligned to the Adventure Skills.

[17] Requirements for the award are a number of Adventure Skills, Special Interest Badges, an Expedition, and camp with an inter-cultural aspect.

Scouters will assist in reviewing activities and help young people to reflect on their experiences and personal journey through Scouting.

Attainment badges were awards earned by youth members, based on a variety of adventurous outdoor activities.

Merit badges were awards earned by youth members, based on activities within an area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements..

The purpose of the merit badge programme was to allow Scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to further pursue them as a career or as a vocation.

Increasingly, though, merit badges were earned in a class setting at troop meetings and summer camps.