What is the School of Football? 

The School of Football is first and foremost a programme aimed at developing the social and academic skills of young people during their time at high school.  We work on the basis that many skills developed while working in a football environment are transferable to school work and social situations. 

Communication skills, following instructions, being creative and problem solving are skills either naturally acquired or developed when learning to play football, but can also be applied in classroom situations, in the playground or at home. These transferable skills are championed within the programme, with football used as the primary means of developing these skills. 

For many young children, football is an activity that captures their imagination and brings joy and happiness to their life.  This is why through the School of Football project we use the sport to engage participants in school life as a whole, with an emphasis on setting high standards across school.

‘Person first, player second’

We run a comprehensive pathway for all SoF Students open to all genders, with additional certification and qualifications in the senior phase. We also offer an additional Girls SoF period which is open to female students already in the SoF program and any S2/3 female students with an interest in football that would like the opportunity to engage in the pathway:

• School of Football Pathway
• Core School of Football Programme - S1&S2
• Dynamic Youth Award - S1
• Girls SoF Pathway - S2/3
• Wellbeing Award - S3
• NPA Sport & Fitness - S4
• SQA Referee Award - S6

Within the senior school, pupils will complete National PE and may also choose to take Higher PE and Level 6 Exercise & Fitness Leadership in S5/6.

Information will be shared with feeder primary schools on how to register your interest to be involved with the School of Football program, and complete the initial application stages. This will be followed by an invitation to attend a trial in the Spring term. If you require any more information about the School of Football please contact the PE department.