Young Leader Training​

Training Modules

We want our Young Leaders to be as prepared for their time supporting our sections as they can be and the YL training modules and missions are there to help.

There are various methods available to YLs in Gloucestershire to help them complete the YL Scheme. Some of the options are shown below.

Training diaries – 2026​

Districts across Gloucestershire run their own Young Leader Training programmes alongside the County options. Any Young Leader from any District can attend any of the County courses. If you wish to take part in a course with a District, please contact the District Young Leader Unit beforehand to check that spaces are available and that the course is still scheduled to run. 

Please be aware dates can and do change.

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Cheltenham – Wyell 

When: On the 2nd Thursday of each month (except August). Modules as follows:

  • Dates to follow
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Stroud & Tetbury – Style YL Unit

When: On the 2nd Thursday of each month (except August). Modules as follows:

  • Dates to follow
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Forest of Dean – Severn Boars YL Unit

When: On the 3rd Sunday of each month (September to April). Modules as follows:

  • 21 Feb – Module A
  • 21 Mar – Modules G, H & I – County 10:00-16:00
  • 21 Sep – Modules B & C, Taking the Lead, That’s the Way to do it!
  • 19 Oct – Modules A & J
  • 16 Nov – Modules D, E & F – County 10:00-16:00
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Gloucester YL Unit

When: On the 3rd Monday of each month. Modules as follows:

  • Dates to follow

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Tewkesbury – Haberpakka – YL Unit

When: On the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Modules as follows:

  • Dates to follow
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County Training

The GARGOYLE team run 2 YL training days each year, plus Module A on request and Module K when requested.

The BTEC Diploma – Explorer Scouts and Young Leaders aged between 16 and 19 can register with the GARGOYLE team in September to complete a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Training and Personal Development in the Community. This is equivalent to a GCSE equivalent qualification for being an Explorer Scout.

You can find and book onto available County courses using this link. 

To contact the GARGOYLE Team, click here.

County YL Training days (March & November)

The County Young Leaders Training Day runs twice a year, in March and November. It’s a day of games, activities, and workshops.

The day covers 3 YL Modules delivered by a variety of facilitators including the County Youth Team and helps you to complete your training and gain the skills to be a Young Leader.

There will be a nominal charge.

You can find and book onto available County courses using this link.