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
Standards and frameworks
2