The Active School Flag (ASF) is awarded by the Department of Education and Skills (DES) to schools that strive to achieve a physical educated and physically active school community. The initiative is open to primary and post primary schools, special schools and Youthreach centres.

The Active School Flag is awarded to schools that:

• Adhere to DES guidelines regarding physical education (PE) timetable provision for all students

• Teach a broad and balanced PE curriculum

• Inform and invite the whole school community to participate in the ASF process

• Self-evaluate current provision in terms of PE, physical activity and community links

• Plan and implement improvements for each of the above areas

• Organise an Active School Week as part of the annual school calendar

The ASF is a whole-school process. It also helps schools to forge closer working links with parents, the local community and outside agencies to help promote physical activity and sport. It is non-competitive and schools should work to their own time frame to plan and implement improvements that will have an effect on their school community. Each of the steps of the ASF process is described in more detail in the ASF Guidelines Booklets.

An Active School Flag (Blue Flag) is awarded to schools that successfully complete the ASF process.

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