About Dundee Active Schools
At Dundee Active Schools, we believe that sport and physical activity can transform lives. Our vision is simple: to ensure every child and young person has the opportunity to feel included, build meaningful friendships, develop confidence and enjoy being active as part of their school, club and community.
Working in partnership with schools, sports clubs, community organisations and volunteers, we create positive opportunities that help young people develop skills for life, improve their wellbeing and discover activities they enjoy. Our programmes are free, inclusive and designed to meet the needs of children and young people across Dundee.
Our Focus
Inspiring Participation
We are committed to reaching children and young people who are least likely to take part in sport and physical activity. By removing barriers, creating welcoming environments and offering a diverse range of opportunities, we ensure that everyone can experience the benefits of being active. Particular attention is given to supporting girls and young women, children and young people with disabilities, and those affected by poverty.
Connecting Young People to Community Sport
Active Schools helps young people take the next step in their sporting journey. We work closely with local sports clubs and community organisations to create clear pathways from school-based activities into lifelong participation in sport. Whether a young person wants to play for fun, compete, volunteer or develop new skills, we help connect them with opportunities across Dundee.
Developing Future Leaders
We are passionate about empowering young people to become leaders, coaches, volunteers and role models. Through leadership programmes, qualifications and volunteering opportunities, we help young people build confidence, gain valuable experience and develop the skills that will support them in education, employment and life.
More Than Sport
Active Schools is about more than increasing participation. It is about helping young people feel a sense of belonging, strengthening social connections, improving wellbeing and supporting positive outcomes both in and beyond the school environment. By working together with partners across Dundee, we are creating opportunities for every young person to be active, achieve their potential and thrive.
Our mission is to create inclusive opportunities, build sustainable pathways and develop the next generation of leaders, ensuring every young person in Dundee has the chance to enjoy, participate and succeed through sport and physical activity.