The purpose of the Scout Movement is to contribute to the education of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

The Scout Method has eight elements that support the development of young people. Scouting is unique because of this method, and the way in which it educated and develops young people. The method is continuous across all sections, providing for continuous development.

There are 6 key personal development areas that make up the fundamental basis of a person’s character. We refer the these as SPICES, which help us remember the 6 areas.

• Social development refers to the belonging to a group, as well as issues of diversity and inclusion in larger communities.

• Physical development refers to one’s understanding of their body. Including care for health, wellbeing and the pursuit of physical skills and fitness.

• Intellectual development refers to one’s ability to think, plan, innovate, review and be creative to apply information, knowledge and skills in different circumstances.

• Character development refers to the pursuit of personal best, including responsibility, respect and positive attitude.

• Emotional development refers to the need for understanding ones own emotions and the emotions of others.

• Spiritual development refers to the development of a persons beliefs regarding their purpose in life, connection to others and the world, while respecting others spiritual choices.

Plan - Do - Review helps to ensure everyone has a fun and adventurous time in Scouting, and gets to learn something new. It means better activities, more fun, and Youth Members get to choose and get involved in organising their own adventures. It helps to ensure everyone has a fun, challenging, adventurous and inclusive time in Scouting. Plan - Do - Review should be through of as a flexible process, use it to your advantage, in a way that works best for you and your team. This process will look a bit different from section to section due to varying levels of youth leading, adult supporting.