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The sportscotland group is made up of sportscotland and the sportscotland Trust Company (National Centres). sportscotland incorporates the sportscotland institute of sport, the high performance arm of sportscotland. Our plan Summary corporate plan 2009|2011 Our plan Our mission This plan summarises the principles, priorities and We are the national agency for sport in Scotland. outcomes for sportscotland during 2009-2011. It This publication is printed on paper sourced from certified sustainable forests. also summarises how we contribute to Reaching We passionately believe in the benefits of sport, from Higher, the national strategy for sport, and the the enjoyment, sense of achievement and health objectives set out by the Scottish Government. benefits that participation brings, to the shared pride that national success generates. We believe that sport This plan is the result of a mid-term review of our existing corporate sportscotland documents are available makes a unique contribution to life in Scotland, helping plan for 2007-2011. While our core mission and remit remain the same, in a range of formats and languages. to make us a wealthier and fairer, smarter, healthier, this updated plan takes into account a range of changes both within Please contact our communications greener, safer and stronger nation. sportscotland and to the wider delivery of public services in Scotland. team for more information. Our mission is to encourage everyone in Scotland to discover and sportscotland is a re-energised organisation. We have a new management Tel: 0141 534 6500 develop their own sporting experience, helping to increase participation structure in place, our merger with the Scottish Institute of Sport is complete Fax: 0141 534 6501 and improve performances in Scottish sport. and we are continuing to develop the regional infrastructure which will incorporate the Area Institutes of Sport. As a result we are now better Guided by Reaching Higher, the national strategy for sport, we aim to achieve placed to lead and support our partners in the run-up to London 2012, our mission by: Glasgow 2014 and beyond. • leading, supporting and coordinating partners in Scottish sport • investing National Lottery and Scottish Government funding where it counts The national performance framework and the concordat between • developing partnerships which inform policy and strategy for the future the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COLSA) and the Scottish • delivering high-quality services to Scottish sport. Government marked a new era for public service delivery in Scotland. We are embracing these new ways of working, developing outcome-based

www.redpath.co.uk www.redpath.co.uk In everything we do we aim to add value to our partners and maximise our planning and reporting and strengthening our partnerships to maximise contribution to the health and vibrancy of Scotland as a nation. We always our contribution to sport and to Scotland. aim to work in the best interests of Scottish sport – we put sport first. This document is a summary of our full corporate plan – to access the full plan, visit www.sportscotland.org.uk/ourplan

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A more successful country where everyone can flourish Scottish Government’s School and Community Sport purpose through increased and sustainable economic growth • Continue to develop Active Schools and improve pathways between schools and community sport. • A strong, sustainable and supported network of well-trained, qualified Active Schools staff and volunteers in place. • Build and support the capacity of Scotland’s network of sports clubs and support other community • Increased percentage of children progressing from school-based programmes to community clubs. organisations to deliver quality and accessible sporting opportunities for everyone in our communities. • Increased proportion of hard-to-reach groups benefiting from Active Schools (including girls, disabled and inactive children). scotland • Increased capacity in clubs and community sports organisations as a result of our investment and support. Scotland Performs Government’s Government’s Government’s

5 strategic 15 national 45 national National outcomes Our priorities andSchool Community Sport Performance Development High Performance Sport Quality Facilities andCoaching Volunteering Stronger Partners StrongerA sport the national performance framework objectives outcomes indicators Performance Development 1. We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business XX X • Support the planning and implementation of performance pathways for developing athletes and coaches, enabling people • Performance Strategy 2009 to 2016 in place with funding, staffing and support aligned to ensure a structure in Europe. to achieve to the best of their abilities and, for those with the potential, provide a seamless pathway to high performance is in place to achieve sport-specific success. Increased participation and improved performance Long-term and future sporting success. • More Scottish athletes supported through regional structures. 2. We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment X X XXX opportunities for our people. Reaching Higher the national strategy for sport High Performance Sport 3. We are better educated, more skilled and more successful; renowned XX X X Providing Well-trained Strong Quality • Continue to support medal success on the world and Commonwealth stage by preparing athletes to perform with distinction • Performance Strategy 2009 to 2016 in place with funding, staffing and support aligned to identify and prepare for our research and development. pathways people organisations facilities at targeted events and in targeted sports outlined in our Performance Strategy for 2009 to 2016. athletes and sports to perform in targeted competitions. • Use the opportunity presented by London 2012 and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to grow and establish • Mission 2014 process fully operational and funding decisions made accordingly. 4. Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective XXX X a performance system in Scotland that provides the environment, infrastructure and specialist personnel for long-term • Identified sports have new talent pools involved in their programmes. contributors and responsible citizens. Scottish success. • Key performance staff have tailored development packages to support performance targets.

High Performance Coaching and Stronger Quality 5. Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed. XXX X Sport Volunteering Partners Facilities Quality Facilities • Support and encourage improvements in the quality, sustainability, affordability and accessibility of Scotland’s sporting facilities. • Supported our partners to achieve comprehensive and prioritised facility plans. Performance A Stronger 6. We live longer, healthier lives. XXXXXXX Development sportscotland • Work with partners to identify and deliver facility priorities that will make the greatest impact on sport, from community • Supported steps to realise the full potential of school and community facilities and natural resources for sport. to high performance sport. • Investment has improved access to quality facilities for community and performance sport. Priorities* sportscotland School and • Use our statutory planning role to protect and improve facility provision. • Playing fields and other sport facilities are protected. 7. We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society. XX XXXX corporate plan Community Sport • Promote and develop opportunities for the sustainable and responsible use of our natural resources for sport. • Quality of national centre facilities has improved.

2009–2011 8. We have improved the life chances for children, young people XX Coaching and Volunteering and families at risk. • Creating effective sporting pathways • Working in partnership • Work towards established, leading-edge communities of coaches, meeting the needs of player pathways. • Increased numbers of qualified coaches trained and in place throughout sporting pathways. • Embedding ethics and equity • Developing a strong infrastructure throughout sport • Achieve performance and success • Continue to develop a sustainable volunteer infrastructure for Scottish sport. • Coaching pathways developed. 9. We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger. X

Principles* • Recognise and value the contributions of coaches and volunteers. • Supported the recruitment, retention, training and recognition of volunteers in sport.

10. We live in well-designed, sustainable places where we are able X X Stronger Partners to access the amenities and services we need. Our operating principles • Develop appropriate partnerships to support and promote participation and performance. • Local authorities have comprehensive local sport plans in place that contribute to local and national outcomes. 11. We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people • Bring together and coordinate the work of sporting partners, rationalising and simplifying the sporting landscape. • Improved the quality of sport linkages in Community Planning Partnerships’ Single Outcome Agreements. X X The following principles are central to our policy and 3. Embedding ethics and equity throughout sport • Ensure sustainability and strengthen the capacity of our partners to deliver sport at local, regional and national levels. • Each SGB has a comprehensive, deliverable single plan for their sport. take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others. programme development and underpin all of our work. We are committed to ethical and equitable sport, tackling • SGBs are well governed, ethical and equitable and have effective training in place for professional staff and volunteers. 12. We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity, and • sportscotland has a range of working partnerships which achieve shared contributions to Reaching Higher and Scotland Performs. X X it and enhance it for future generations. 1. Creating effective sporting pathways ensuring safe and fair participation and performance. Sporting pathways are all about creating opportunities for people to participate in sport at any level and at any stage 4. Achieving performance and success A Stronger sportscotland 13. We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity. XXX in life. From the individual benefits that people experience when • Provide clear direction, leadership and understanding of sportscotland’s contribution to: • Organisational change process completed, including the regional infrastructure. – Reaching Higher, the national strategy for sport • Continuous improvement in our business processes and staff development. performing at their best, to the collective pride of Scotland 14. We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption – Scotland Performs, the Scottish Government’s national performance framework • Evidence base to inform policy and practice is developed, disseminated and used. X XX 2. Developing a strong infrastructure achieving on the world stage, we are committed to the and production. The development of Scottish sport is dependent on principle of achievement in sport. – the Scottish Government’s games legacy plan. • Achieved recognised standards and efficiency savings. an infrastructure of people, organisations and facilities. • Help to facilitate a coherent and systemic approach to the development of sport in Scotland. • sport scotland’s environmental impact reduced. 15. Our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient X XX This infrastructure has to be maintained, grown and 5. Working in partnership • Continue to develop a strong, supportive management culture and skilled staff. and responsive to local people’s needs. sustained in the long term. We will work with our partners to maximise our shared • Develop organisational processes to improve our efficiency, innovation and impact. contribution to sport and to Scotland as a nation. Our plan in context Our priorities Our priority outcomes for 2009 to 2011 Our contribution to Scotland Performs

Principles* • Recognise and value the contributions of coaches and volunteers. • Supported the recruitment, retention, training and recognition of volunteers in sport.

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