The East Lothian Active Schools Sport and Activity Access Initiatives

Reducing Finance as a Barrier to Sport & Physical Activity

The East Lothian Active Schools Sport & Activity Access initiatives are supported by a number of organisations:
The Walk with Scott Foundation, Connected Communities, enjoyleisure , Community Sports Clubs, Young Carers and East Lothian Council, delivered by East Lothian Active Schools.

The aim of the initiatives are to reduce inequalities and help minimise barriers to participation in sport and physical activity for children and young people across East Lothian.

The initiatives offer financial support to assist children and young people whose circumstances may otherwise prevent them from accessing opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity or training opportunities.

This document below explains what the different initiatives are and how to apply.

Who is eligable to apply?

Primary and Secondary School Pupils across East Lothian

• Priority will be offered to children and young people who are: registered for Free School Meals and/or Educational Maintenance Allowance with East Lothian Council; care experienced; living with a disability (Physical/Sensory/Learning/Hidden); Young Carers
• Applicants who are not in the priority groups listed above will be considered if referred by a family member or by a professional (Teachers, Social Work, Police Officer, Community or Sports Development Officer, Active Schools Co-ordinator, etc.)

Young Leaders (for funding towards Coach Education and Leadership Development)

• Priority will be offered to young people aged 16-25 who are already volunteeringwith school or community clubs in East Lothian
• Active Schools may be able to provide additional sport and activity opportunities for priority groups with the support of young volunteers

Community Coaches and Volunteers

• May apply for equipment/training which in turn would offer more accessibleopportunities for priority groups at their clubs / sessions.

Please contact your local Active Schools Co-ordinator with any questions, as there is flexibility to adapt and tailor to the young person's needs.

Mark Urwin
Senior Active Schools Co-ordinator