Educational & Social Services

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

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Active Schools

The fundamental aim of Active Schools is to offer school-aged children the motivation and opportunities to adapt active, healthy lifestyles now and into adulthood. These opportunities are available before, during and after school, as well as in the wider community.

In addition, Active Schools also aims to introduce more physical activity into their daily lives through active travel, play and dance. The physical activity and sport element of Active Schools links closely with a number of key government initiatives including Health Promoting Schools and Safer Routes to School and is supported by a broad range of partners, including Sportscotland and East Ayrshire Council.

Key outcomes for Active Schools will be to increase activity amongst:

• School-aged children
• Girls and young women
• Children and young people from ethnic minority communities
• Children and young people with physical learning disabilities
• Children and young people in areas of socio-economic disadvantage.

Active Schools also aims to:

• Improve motivation and attitudes amongst children and young people, and in doing so increase their achievements at school and in the community.
• Increase activity, including sports participation, in formal and informal community settings.
• Increase the number of young people acting as leaders and coaches in the school and community.

The delivery of increased physical activity and sports opportunities within East Ayrshire is the responsibility of the Active Schools Manager, nine Active Schools Co-ordinators, primary and nine Active Schools Co-ordinators, secondary.

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Enterprise in Education

Determined to Succeed is the Scottish Executive Strategy to promote positive attitudes in young people through enterprise in education. Determined to Succeed provides the opportunity for young people to:
• Develop enterprising attitudes and skills through learning and teaching
• Experience and develop understanding of the world of work
• Participate in enterprise activities, including entrepreneurial activities
• Enjoy appropriately focused career education
Taking part in enterprise activities will improve young people’s self-esteem, confidence, communication skills, motivation and determination. They will have a better understanding of the world of work and business.