ActiveMarc Cymru

What is ActiveMarc Cymru accreditation?

ActiveMarc Cymru is awarded to schools that can demonstrate a commitment to developing high quality PE and School Sport. When a school commits to applying for an ActiveMarc Cymru award, it engages in a process of self evaluation whereby strengths and areas for development are identified. The application form is aligned to the Estyn framework based on the 7 key questions.

Who can enter?

• Primary schools
• Infant Schools
• Junior Schools
• Secondary Schools
• Special Schools
• Independent Schools

ActiveMarc Cymru is not designed to identify schools with the best facilities. The focus is on quality provision and high standards.

What will you get?

Schools that achieve ActiveMarc Cymru status will receive a certificate and will be able to display the ActiveMarc Cymru logo on school documentation and websites for 3 years.

How and When to apply for ActiveMarc Cymru?

The next round of ActiveMarc Cymru accreditation will be in the 2009-10 academic year. The application form and guidance notes will be available from this website from September 2009 onwards, with expected submission dates towards the end of February 2010 (subject to change).

Update information:

Schools will be notified of the assessment decision of their application in June 2009.

Attendance information reported to SCW on the Dragon Sports and 5x60 programmes will be taken into account when assessing ActiveMarc Cymru applications.

An article by Abbie Wightwick on Schools Aim for New Activity Award.