Question

what is scouting and why it's important to scouter

Answer 1

Scouting or the Scout Movement is a movement that aims to support young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society, with a strong focus on the outdoors and survival skills.W

hat really makes the difference when it comes to making a success of your life? For me, it’s about one thing: character. And what is character? It is resilience, common sense, kindness and an independence of mind. It’s about inspiring others and believing in yourself. Now tell me which GCSE or A-level will qualify you in that?

That’s why scouting, one of the nation’s greatest character factories, is so important. We develop the soft skills that employers so desperately seek. Some forward-thinking schools have known this for years, which is why they make time for citizenship and sport, and even, in the case of Stoneyholme Community primary school in Burnley, bring scouting into the school day.

In my latest TV series, Mission Survive, the character of celebrities such as Laurence Fox and Mike Tindall is tested on a daily basis as we trek through the Costa Rican rainforest. This is one of the most dangerous jungles in the world and they showed some genuine steel. But grit and resilience don’t just belong in the jungle – or in school, for that matter. You’d be surprised at the amount of everyday adventure available to us in Britain.