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Active Schools

Active Schools

In Clackmannanshire, the Active Schools team sit within the Education Service as part of the Sport, Leisure and Libraries team. Our Active Schools Coordinators deliver programmes, events and initiatives across:

• 19 primary schools
• 3 secondary schools
• Clackmannanshire School Support Service

Our work is guided by Clackmannanshire’s Sport and Active Living Framework 2024-28 and sportscotland's ‘Sport for Life’ strategy, with a focus on:

• Delivering cost free curricular and extra-curricular sport and physical activity programmes tailored to each school.
• Building a network of volunteers and young leaders to sustain opportunities. Our Active Schools Leadership Academy is available for both primary and secondary pupils.
• Connecting schools with local sports clubs, community organisations and further education settings.
• Engaging in national initiatives like Sportscotland’s School Sports Awards, Fit for Girls, Young Ambassadors etc.
• Bringing together public, private and third sector partners through the Family Wellbeing Partnership, and contributing to local objectives including;
  • improving outcomes for women and girls;
  • tackling child poverty and inequality by improving access to childcare, activities, and family support;
  • providing person centred opportunities that help children and families flourish;
  • supporting parents and carers to access training, education, and employment, while ensuring children have safe, active, and enriching experiences;
  • providing wrap around primary school aged childcare, in the form of sport and physical activity sessions, in 6 primary schools. This provision is designed to enhance family capabilities, provide respite for parents and carers and support the physical and mental wellbeing of participants.

Volunteering with Active Schools

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to volunteer and support Active Schools programmes. If you would like to pass on your sporting skills and support activities within local schools then please get in touch.

All volunteers will be offered training and support, if you are interested in getting involved please contact us by filling out the online form.

Please note, all volunteers with Active Schools are required to be a member of the PVG scheme through Disclosure Scotland.

For more information on volunteering in sport, you can also refer to: sportscotland's website"

National context

Active Schools is a national programme delivered by sportscotland in partnership with all 32 local authorities. Its aim is to increase the number of children and young people engaging and taking part in sport, physical activity and leadership opportunities. 

Key priorities include

• Participation
  • More and better opportunities for young people to be active
• Pathways
  • Strong links between schools, clubs, and communities
• Inclusion
  • Removing barriers to participation and ensuring activities are accessible
• Leadership
  • Developing young leaders and volunteers to sustain opportunities
• Community connection
  • Working with health, education, and local partners to support wellbeing

The programme has been running for over 20 years, making a significant contribution to Scotland’s ambition for a world class sporting system and supporting the Active Scotland Outcomes Framework. 

More information

If you would like further information on the Active Schools provision within your child's school, please contact your Active Schools Coordinator using the details below.

You can also refer to our social media pages: Facebook @ActiveClacks | LinkedIn | X @ActiveClacks