The fundamental aim of Active Schools is to give school-aged children the tools, motivation and opportunities to be more active throughout their school years and into adulthood. These opportunities are available during and after school, as well as in the wider community.
Active Schools Extra Curricular Programme
Active Schools Coordinators work with schools to develop an infrastructure to recruit, support, and sustain a network of volunteers. These include coaches, secondary pupils, family members, and teachers who in turn deliver extra-curricular school sport and physical activity that is free of charge before school, lunchtimes and after school.
The priorities in Edinburgh are linked to the national priorities for Active Schools, which are:
1. Provides high-quality opportunities for all young people to take part in sport & physical activity before school, at lunchtime and after school.
2. Develops, leads, and supports effective pathways to connect schools, clubs and communities.
3. Provides inclusive opportunities by using targeted approaches to remove barriers to participation.
4. Develops a network of volunteers to deliver activity sessions. 5.Develops and supports leadership opportunities for young people
Milo Holmyard-Forrest
Active Schools Co-ordinator
milo.holmyardforrest@ea.edin.sch.uk
07923440184
