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Marie Baxter Active School Co-ordinator Woodfarm Cluster

• Funded by Scottish Government and sportscotland in partnership with

Local Authorities/ Trusts- ERCL Trust.

• ASC: Range of backgrounds in physical activity and sport
• Sports Scientists
• PE teachers
• Health Improvement Officers
• SFA referee
• Overall aim of programme is to get “more children, more active, more
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Active Schools Initiative

 Educate  Motivate  Inspire  Engage  Lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.

Active Schools

Participation  Increase the number and diversity of children and young people participating in Active Schools activities.  Provide more and higher quality opportunities to participate in sport in schools (before school, during lunchtime and after school).  Engage with children and young people who may experience barriers to participation to support their inclusion in activity.  Support and develop effective pathways between schools and clubs to improve the transition of children and young people from schools to clubs.

Participation

Giffnock ’s Programme

 Football  Cricket  Bollywood  Skiing  Road to Rio clubs  Dance  Netball  Fitness  Running Club

 Young Leaders  Karate  Tennis  Golf  Badminton  Play club  Volleyball

Events

Events and Festivals

 P5 Basketball Festival  P6/7 Netball Festival  P5-7 Football Festival  P4/5 Swimming  P6/7 Cross Country event  P4-P7 Dance Championships  Ski Competition  P7 Schools Cross Country event  P6/7 Netball competition  P6/7Football games  P2 Tesco Bank Football Festival.  P7 Transition Olympics  P3 Road to Rio Festival

Increasing Participation

• Festivals
• Competition
• School Teams

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 Grow and develop a network of people to deliver opportunities within schools ensuring they have the confidence, skills and knowledge to deliver quality sporting opportunities.  Recruit, retain and develop volunteers to deliver opportunities in schools.  Share and promote opportunities to participate, lead and volunteer in sport.  Provide support and leadership opportunities in a range of roles including: deliverers/coaches, event competition organisers, technical

• fficials, decision makers and ambassadors.

People

 Fantastic support from teachers and parents over the years.  Always welcome more parents to assist with clubs.  PVG checked and training provided.  Only 1 hour a week.

Volunteers/Coaches

 Sports Coaching Award- Woodfarm High school.  Young leaders P7- Trained and supported  Volunteer nights- 4 x a year  Leadership Academy- 5th and 6th Year.  Placements across after school clubs for pupils.  PVG arranged.  Ongoing training offered to all coaches and volunteers.  Coaching and Volunteer awards night- Annual event.

Training and Mentoring

 Multi sport camps offered during holiday programme.  Eastwood High and Barrhead High- 2 camps during Spring Holidays and summer holidays.  Volunteers assist with camps.  Lots of opportunities to be active!

Holiday Camps

 Important for progression and sustainability.  Pathway for children to follow from PE to sports club.  Active schools assist in promoting club activities.  Clubs assist in festivals, health weeks and events providing free coaching.  Move to create 4 Community Sports Hubs (Giffnock, Barrhead, Whitecraigs, Eastwood).

School- Club Links

 The sportscotland School Sport Award is a national initiative designed to encourage schools to continuously improve the quality and quantity

• f physical education (PE) and school sport opportunities. The

sportscotland School Sport Award:  Encourages schools to self reflect and continuously improve  Helps schools to increase young people’s opportunities and engagement in PE & school sport  Recognises and celebrates successful PE & school sport models

School Sport Award

 Improve Health.  Reduce Obesity.  Improve mental health, reduce depression.  Improve academic performance.  Improve self-esteem, confidence and self-belief.  Social- make new friends, fun and enjoyment.  Skills- learn skills for life, develop range of skills.  LIFELONG LESSONS and PARTICIPATION.

The Power of Sport

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