Simple terms explainer: 

Councils can establish, maintain, and manage facilities that support recreation, physical activity, and learning outside the classroom. This includes camps, outdoor centres, playing fields, swimming pools, play areas, sports halls, youth and community centres, cultural centres, and clubs. They should also organise holiday classes, games, expeditions, and other activities to promote health, wellbeing, and personal development for children and young people.

Legal status

Discretionary


Duty category

Education


Duty type

Public facing


Social determinant of health

Children, families and lifelong learning

Emerging policy and legislation


1

Bodies with shared interest

Education Scotland

Standards and frameworks


2