School of Football

Not about winning Scottish Cup

Not about winning EDC League

Not about playing football

Person first, Player second

History – Journey of School of Football Programme Developed in 2007 between the Government and Scottish FA Aim Use daily football coaching during school day, to foster skills such as: Concentration Communication Behaviour management Problem solving Positive attitudes Personal Responsibility

Kirkintilloch High School will be the first school in EDC History – Journey of School of Football Programme Current Picture 19 Local Authorities 28 Schools 903 Pupils 811 Boys / 92 Girls Kirkintilloch High School will be the first school in EDC

Footballers who have been involved Kyle McAllister Kyle who signed for Derby in January 2017 for £¼ million was an S3 School of Football pupil at Renfrew High. Kyle came through St Mirren's Youth Academy before making 48 appearances for the first team before joining Derby. He has also been capped for Scotland at U17 level.

Footballers who have been involved Micheala McAlonie Craigroyston HS pupil is currently captain of Scotland under 17’s National Squad and plays for Hearts Ladies in the SWPL2. Micheala has been part of the SOF programme for 4 years now. An amazing achievement given that Micheala only started playing club football in P7.

Who will be involved at Kirkintilloch High School… There will be 32 places available Group will be made up of 16 x S1 pupils 16 x S3 pupils Open to Boys and Girls

Who will be involved… Two options for selecting pupils Pupil nominates themselves School nomination: SMT / Guidance / Key Adult / Departments Application stage Formal pupil application Reference (Parent/Guardian/Key Adult/Teacher/Coach) Interview with DHT, Principal Teacher & SFA Representative

Participation is not guaranteed and is dependent on positive outcomes How we will run School of football is not a reward system Participation will involve meeting certain criteria and targets, this will be pupil specific but, is likely to include: Attendance Behaviour Homework School Materials Nutrition Any pupil not meeting their criteria or their own set targets will be withdrawn from sessions Participation is not guaranteed and is dependent on positive outcomes

How we will structure 5 Sessions a week: 3 sessions during the school day 2 after school sessions Staff Two SFA coaches with responsibility for their own specific year group Will not be delivered by Physical Education department

How we will structure S3 Participants You will maintain contact with all your subjects Not dropping a subject to take part S1 Participants You will lose one period of contact with a subject If you only get a subject once: Art, Computing, Business Studies you will get a catch up period during PSE

How we will structure S1 S3 Monday Period 2 Computing, D & M Home Ec, French PE Tuesday Period 7 To be confirmed Wednesday After school Thursday Period 4 Home Ec, Science, Art, PE Spanish, French PSE, PDA Friday

Person first, player second Better people make better learners Benefits to for you Improve your Health and Wellbeing Develop a positive culture of aspiration Engage in a positive school experience Improve confidence Improve time keeping and attendance Create a culture of personal responsibility Improve football ability Person first, player second Better people make better learners