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OUR VISION:
Scotland is a great environment
for children and young people to
embark on lifelong participation
in sport.
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KEY THEMES:
Great Opportunities
providing opportunities for children and young people
to participate in sport
Great People
developing and supporting leaders and workers
Great Places
providing great places to be active through sport
Higher Profile
celebrating and communicating opportunities to
take part in sport and the talents and successes
of children and young people
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Contents
1. Joint Foreword 5
2. Introduction 7
5. Annex Actions 27
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1. Joint Foreword
Young Peoples Sport Panel people something that is really
important to us as a panel of young
It is fantastic to see Scotlands sport leaders.
strategy for children and young
people published, particularly in such The Young Peoples Sport
an important and exciting year for Panel will continue to be
sport in Scotland. The Young Peoples actively involved in the
Sport Panel has played a central role strategy and we look
in the strategy from the beginning, forward to working with
helping to shape the document and you to make the vision a
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providing feedback at each stage. We reality! Scotland a great
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wanted to represent the views and environment for children
ideas of young people and are really and young people to
pleased and proud to see that this is embark on lifelong
an integral part of the strategy. participation in sport.
2. Introduction
On 9 December 2013, we published The strategy recognises the benefits
Giving Children and Young People a that involvement in sport can bring in
Sporting Chance A Draft Strategy for relation to being healthy and active,
Scotland which we developed with a and the contribution that can make to
working group of key stakeholders.1 the wellbeing of children and young
people as set out in the Getting it Right
We undertook a formal consultation for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach.
on the document, and alongside that,
worked with the Young Peoples
Sport Panel, Young Scot, the
Childrens Parliament and Scotlands
Commissioner for Children and Young Great sporting opportunities for
People (the Commissioner) to ensure children are about friendship,
that we got the views of children and learning, excitement, challenge,
young people. achievement and being fit and
healthy.
Almost 3,000 children and young Childrens Parliament consultation
people contributed their views to
the consultation. It recognises that there is already a
great story to tell. The provision of
sport for children and young people
This strategy rests on the rich in Scotland has many strengths, with
information which that consultation many individuals and organisations
provided. A range of documents willingly playing important roles in
have been published alongside the its delivery.
strategy, including a full analysis of the
consultation responses. We would urge
those involved in the delivery of sport
for children and young people, and
those who could be, to consider how
this material can help inform the work
they do.
In 2013, 89 per cent of schools Clubs are the places where time can
were meeting the target of at be spent practising and playing with
least two hours of PE in primary the support of coaches and leaders
schools and two periods in and where a sense of belonging and
secondary schools, in S1-S4. interest in the wider aspects of the
sport can be nurtured volunteering,
To ensure that teachers have the leading and organising sport. Scottish
knowledge, skills and experience to Governing Bodies of Sport have a
include disabled young people fully in major role to play in supporting their
quality PE, the Scottish Government, clubs to create the right climate and
through Education Scotland, has opportunities for young people.
provided Scottish Disability Sport
with 125,000 to offer both PE and Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport
classroom teachers across Scotland support 13,000 clubs to provide
access to training. This PE Disability local sporting opportunities across
every community in Scotland.
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http://www.sportscotland.org.uk/
The sportscotland website provides further information about its activities and
information for those who are looking to volunteer in sport.
http://www.thessa.org.uk/
The website of the Scottish Sports Association, which represents Scottish
Governing Bodies of Sport, contains details of its activities and links to
individual Governing Body websites.
http://www.legacy2014.co.uk/
This website sets out plans to ensure that all of Scotland benefits from the
Games, and how to get involved.
http://www.volunteerscotland.net
The Volunteer Scotland website allows people to search for opportunities by
location and keyword, such as sport.
http://www.gamechangerawards.org/
These awards celebrate the contributions of staff and students in the further
and higher education sectors to ensure that Glasgow 2014 is a fantastic success
and will deliver an enduring legacy.
Where children and young people want The consultation work which has
us to be been done with children and young
people by Young Scot, the Childrens
The draft strategy started by setting Parliament and the Commissioner,
out what the Young Peoples Sport builds on those original needs and has
Panel said was important to them: given us some really rich information
a focus not on projects, initiatives about what children and young people
and one-offs but sustained vibrant want; information that has helped
services and opportunities that offer shape this final strategy.
them choices that are relevant to their
needs as they grow up. The information was gathered from
a number of sources including
They told us give us great surveys, workshops, focus groups and
opportunities, supported by great completed activity sheets. It came from
people, delivered in great places and a range of ages, both those who play
help us to give what we do a higher sport and those who dont, and from
profile. those in underrepresented groups.
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Principles
We know that this document is only However, we recognise the need to
part of a process. Delivering its build a strong platform to ensure we
vision will require consistent and can engage directly with children and
sustained effort by many people and young people. We will continue to work
organisations, building on the valuable with the Young Peoples Sport Panel,
work that already takes place. Young Scot, the Childrens Parliament,
the Commissioner and others on how
However, a number of principles that can best be achieved.
emerged during the consultation which
we believe will help us get there. The Young Peoples Sport Panel will
also develop a version of this document
1) Hearing the views of children and for children and young people.
young people
Outcomes
In the draft of this strategy published in December 2013 we set out four asks
identified by the Young Peoples Sport Panel: great opportunities, great people,
great places and higher profile. The response to our consultation confirmed that
these are important and provided further information on what children and
young people, and those involved in the delivery of sport, think is important. We
have used the consultation response to outline a number of outcomes under each
of the four asks.
Great Opportunities
Providing opportunities for children and young people to
participate in sport by:
learning and developing
having fun
taking part in events and competitions
leading
celebrating and watching
Outcomes
Children and young people have access to a wide range of sports, formal
and informal, at a range of different times.
Children and young people have a strong voice in how, when and where
sport is delivered.
Sport for children and young people is accessible, equitable and inclusive
as well as being fun.
There are pathways for progression through sport.
Sport forms an important part of the school curriculum.
Children and young people have opportunities to take up leadership roles.
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Great People
Developing and supporting leaders and workers who are:
capable and confident
recognised and valued
Children and young people will be supported by a range of people who are
competent at the level they need, who can keep them safe, whilst working
on the right kind of activities and in the right places.
Outcomes
Parents and carers understand the value of sport and encourage and
support participation.
Those who work with children and young people are valued and
supported to develop the skills needed to work effectively with children
and young people, including working with those who face particular
barriers or challenges.
There is greater awareness of opportunities to volunteer in sport for
children and young people and support to enable volunteers to do so.
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Great Places
Providing great places to be active through sports which are:
accessible
affordable
welcoming
Outcomes
Facilities are welcoming for children and young people, and meet
the needs of a wide range of different users including those with
disabilities and hard-to-reach groups.
A wide range of venues are available for use including the community
and school estate and outdoor spaces, and there is increased
awareness of what is available.
Children and young people are involved in the design and operation
of facilities.
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Higher Profile
Celebrating and communicating opportunities to take part
in sport and the talents and successes of children and
young people:
achievements at local, national and international level
inspirational young coaches and leaders
events for young people in the community
Ensuring that the talents and success of all children and young people in
sport are celebrated and communicated.
Outcomes
There is better awareness of sporting opportunities.
The achievements of children and young people in sport are celebrated
and not only in relation to success in competition.
A wide range of information channels are used, with schools and local
authorities playing a role in providing information.
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4. Next steps
The response to our consultation gave
us the message loud and clear that
children and young peoples views
need to be at the heart of delivery of
sport, and that there must be effective
collaboration by those involved in
delivery. The Scottish Government
recognises that positive outcomes for
the people of Scotland will be best
delivered by working with people
rather than doing things to them.
Improving on current delivery will
require consistent shared endeavour
by many organisations and individuals
developing and sharing knowledge
on current provision, what works, and
what more can be done.
5. Annex Actions
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Support continued delivery of at least two Great Sporting Chance Education Scotland
hours of physical education in primary Opportunities sportscotland
schools and at least two periods of PE in Schools
secondary schools for pupils in S1-S4 and Local Authorities
the development of high-quality learning Scottish Government
experiences in PE, with continued
investment of 5.8 million over 2014-15 to
2015-16 through Education Scotland and
sportscotland.
Share the lessons from pilot work Great Sporting Chance sportscotland
undertaken by sportscotland in relation to Opportunities Local Authorities and
the delivery of intra and inter school sport Leisure Trusts
competition with eight Local Authorities,
and across Tayside and Fife Region.
Work together to ensure there are clear Great Sporting Chance sportscotland
pathways for children and young people Opportunities Local Authorities
to develop as leaders from the primary VOCAL Voice of Culture
setting through to secondary and onto and Leisure Managers
Higher Education/Further Education and the Further and Higher
community. As part of this, sportscotland, Education institutions
Local Authorities and Leisure Trusts, clubs and Community Sport Hubs
the third sector will work together to develop Clubs
and support stronger youth involvement in
Community Sport Hubs.
Major sporting events will be part of Great Sporting Chance Scottish Governing Bodies
overall plans for sport and for the city/ Opportunities of Sport
area, ensuring that opportunities to develop Event Organisers
the sport are maximised. Events will be Local Authorities
used to inspire and create a platform for sportscotland
future engagement of participants, coaches, EventScotland
officials and volunteers.
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A More Active Scotland, Scotlands Physical Great A More Active See A More Active
Activity Implementation Plan sets out a Opportunities Scotland Scotland for further detail
range of commitments which will help to on these commitments.
deliver better opportunities for children
and young people.
Play Strategy for Scotland: Our Action Great Play Strategy See Play Strategy for
Plan sets out a range of practical steps Opportunities for Scotland: Scotland: Our Action Plan
to support play in the home, nursery and Our Action Plan for further details.
school, the community, and in relation
to positive support for play through the
professional workforce, third sector and the
media.
sportscotland will continue to support Great People Sporting Chance Delivery is underway
Local Authorities, Trusts, clubs and the and ongoing by
third sector with appropriate training sportscotland supported
opportunities such as Positive Coaching by Local Authorities,
Scotland, Clubs Leaders and will develop Leisure Trusts, clubs, and
further training in response to identified third sector organisations.
needs and demand.
All equality characteristics should be Great People Sporting Chance All involved in the
adopted and incorporated into relevant delivery of sport for
continuing professional development children and young people.
for those working with children and Scottish Disability Sport
young people in sport. As part of this
approach the sport inclusion model from
Scottish Disability Sport should be widely
adopted and incorporated into continuing
professional development.
More volunteers and coaches will be Great People A More Active Detailed delivery plan
involved in getting people active. Scotland will be developed by
dedicated Programme
Board to achieve delivery
by the end of 2014.
The coach and volunteer workforce will Great People A More Active Detailed delivery plan
have the knowledge and skills to promote Scotland will be developed by
increased physical activity. dedicated Programme
Board to achieve delivery
within five years of the
2014 Commonwealth
Games.
We want to raise the profile of the people Great People Sporting Chance Scottish Government
who make sport happen and will look at Education Scotland
ways for our young people to connect via sportscotland
social media to say a simple thank you to
their volunteers.
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Education staff have the appropriate Great People A More Active Detailed delivery plan
knowledge and skills to promote increased Scotland will be developed by
physical activity. dedicated Programme
Board to achieve delivery
within 5 years of the 2014
Commonwealth Games.
Task a working group to review current Great People Play Strategy Delivery will be in
levels of play training provided to school for Scotland: the medium term
and nursery staff and to recommend Our Action Plan (approximately 1-3
how elements of play rights, theory and years) by the Scottish
practice could be incorporated in both the Government, Play
initial professional training and career-long Scotland, partners (e.g.
professional learning and leadership. Scottish Qualifications
Authority, Scottish Social
Services Council, Further
and Higher Education
institutions and the
National Implementation
Group for Outdoor
Learning.
Those involved in the delivery of sport Great Places Sporting Chance All involved in the
should aim to reach children and young delivery of sport for
people within their own community children and young people.
setting at a venues that create a conducive
environment for children and young people
to take part in sport, including through
Community Sport Hubs.
sportscotland will work with local partners Great Places Sporting Chance sportscotland
to sustain and improve the existing school- Local Authorities
based hubs and to grow more, with an Community Sport Hubs
aim of reaching a position where every Clubs
secondary school which wishes to can
either have access to or be a Community
Sport Hub.
sportscotland will have earlier and Great Places Sporting Chance sportscotland
ongoing involvement in the design of new Scottish Futures Trust
schools to be delivered within the Scottish Local Authorities
Government school building programme,
Scotlands Schools for the Future.
Develop and share best practice in relation Great Places Sporting Chance sportscotland
to availability of the school estate and Local Authorities
programming of community sport activity
in schools, drawing on sportscotland
research on the school estate.
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Consider how the Young Scot Card can Great Places Sporting Chance Young Scot
be fully exploited to improve access and sportscotland
participation, simplify prices for young Local Authorities
people and ensure affordability.
All places of learning can demonstrate the Great Places A More Active Detailed delivery plan will
use of their estate and green space for Scotland be developed by dedicated
physical activity. Programme Board to
achieve delivery within
five years of the 2014
Commonwealth Games.
Audit current levels of community access Great Places Play Strategy Delivery will be in
to school grounds (including the wider for Scotland: the medium term
school environment of streets and routes to Our Action Plan (approximately 1-3
school) and identify key influencing factors. years) by the Scottish
Consider options for increasing community Government, Local
access to school playgrounds out of school Authority Asset Managers,
hours. Put forward recommendations Grounds for Learning,
for piloting, evaluating and sharing good Planning Aid for Scotland,
practice. Scottish Out Of School
Network, Living Streets
and other partners.
The Young Peoples Sport Panel will develop Higher Profile Sporting Chance Young Peoples Sport
proposals on how the involvement of Panel
children and young people in sport can be sportscotland
given a higher profile.
All organisations engaged in the delivery Higher Profile Sporting Chance All involved in the
of sport will develop a more proactive delivery of sport for
approach to promoting the successes and children and young people.
achievements of children and young people.
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