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What is a Phase? |
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Each Octant of Look Wider is split into three Phases. Phase 1 is all about starting out with something or trying an activity for the first time. Phase 2 is about building on existing skills by taking an activity to a new level. You will need to spend about 12 hours on this activity at this phase. Phase 3 is about taking things further still, by gaining a qualification or teaching someone else.
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Who decides what Phase a challenge counts for? |
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You decide, with the help of your support group, where you’d like an activity to fit, based on how much of a challenge it is for you.
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Do you have to start at Phase 1? |
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No. You can do the phases in any order, and you don’t have to complete one Octant before you start working on another.
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Is there a badge for completing Phase 1, 2 and 3 for all eight Octants? |
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No, there isn’t. There is a certificate for the completion of each Octant (called an Octant certificate). There is a badge and certificate that recognises the completion of the Chief Guide’s Challenge (Phase 1 and 2 in each Octant). Both of these can be used in Record of Achievement files and portfolios and commemorates the completion of a wide range of activities.
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I’m not part of a Ranger unit – can I work on the Look Wider programme? |
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Yes – anyone aged 14 to 25 can! Click here to see just what a Senior Section member is.
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Can I count an activity I’ve done at school? |
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You can count an activity if you have undertaken it as an extra-curricular activity, and not as part of your mainstream education. For example, you may count learning to play badminton if you attend an after-school club, but not if you learn to play in a PE lesson.
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What about things I’m doing at work? |
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You can count activities undertaken through work if they are not part of your paid employment. For example, you may count volunteering to help mentor students on the Young Enterprise scheme if this is not part of your job description and takes place outside of your paid employment. You may not count a training course undertaken as part of your employment for which you are paid to attend.
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Help! I can’t find an idea I’d like to try from the Look Wider CD – can I do something else? |
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Yes! The Look Wider CD only gives examples of activities you might like to try – you can do something else if you want. Why not look at other publications and guiding magazine, or ask other Senior Section members for new ideas.
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How do I record what I’ve done? |
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The new Senior Section CD includes a record book for Look Wider. You can buy the CD at the online shop for £5, Product Code 6042.
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I’ve finished an Octant – how do I get a certificate? |
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This can vary depending on who you are and where you are. If you are part of a Senior Section unit, speak to your Leader who will be able to get certificates for you. If you are not part of a Senior Section unit, contact your local Senior Section Adviser.
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I’ve finished Phases 1 and 2 – how do I get my Chief Guide’s Challenge Certificate? |
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Again, this will vary depending on who you are and where you are. If you are part of a Senior Section unit, speak to your Leader who will know how things work in your County. If you are not part of a Senior Section unit, contact your local Senior Section Adviser.
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What is a support group? Who can be in my support group? |
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A support group is the group of people you choose to encourage and guide you as you work on a challenge for Look Wider. The group can be made up of friends (from Girlguiding UK and outside too), Leaders, instructors and so on. The Look Wider CD gives examples of possible support groups.
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Do I have to have the same support group for every challenge? |
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No – you can have a different support group each time if you want. For example, if you are trying rock-climbing, you’ll want someone with particular knowledge in that area, but that person might not be suitable to support you on a Personal values challenge.
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Do I have to make/renew my Promise to work on Look Wider? |
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No. You can take part in the Look Wider programme and receive Octant Certificates without making the Promise. However, if you want to gain the Chief Guide’s Challenge Certificate, you do need to make or renew your Promise before you receive it.
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