Empowering Future Leaders Through Sport and Activity
From Junior Leadership in primary schools to leading Sports Councils in secondary schools, Active Schools offers a dynamic pathway that inspires pupils to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact in their school communities.
We aim to build sustainable pathways into coaching, officiating, volunteering and community sport.
WHY LEADERSHIP MATTERS
Active Schools Leadership Pathway helps children and young people build essential life skills while contributing positively to their school and local community. Through leadership roles, pupils develop:
- Confidence and self-belief
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A sense of responsibility and pride in their achievements
Whether supporting sessions or shaping the future of sport in their school, these opportunities empower pupils to lead with purpose, promote inclusivity, and create fun, active environments for everyone.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Our pathway supports pupils from primary through to secondary school, offering a range of programmes tailored to different interests and stages:
- Primary Junior Leadership (P6/7): Early introduction to leadership through fun and engaging activities.
- Sports Leaders: Building confidence by leading games, events, and activities in curriculum time and volunteering opportunities.
- Delivery Academy: Practical experience in planning and delivering physical activity sessions.
- Fit for Girls: Engaging and empowering girls through leadership in sport.
- Sports Councils: Giving pupils a voice to shape physical activity in their schools.
- Young Ambassadors: Inspiring others by promoting sport, health, and wellbeing, chairing Sports Councils to represent pupil voice in sport.
- SportAbility Leadership: Specialist leadership opportunities for young people with additional support needs.
SPORTS COUNCIL PATHWAYS
BENEFITS OF GETTING INVOLVED
By joining the Leadership Pathway, pupils can:
- Develop leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Learn to work effectively in teams
- Influence physical activity and sport in their school
- Promote inclusion and encourage others to get active
- Make a meaningful difference in their school and community
SALTIRE AWARDS
All young people involved in the Leadership Pathway are encouraged to register and log their volunteer hours through the Saltire Awards website. This national recognition scheme celebrates youth volunteering and provides certificates for different milestones—an excellent way to showcase commitment and achievement.
GET INVOLVED
Interested in joining the Leadership Pathway? Reach out to your local Active Schools Co-ordinator for more information and to find out how to get started. Find your local Co-ordinator below.
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