Building policy for school and recreational activities

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

The Reykjavík City Policy for Facilities for Education and recreational activities is to be approved and implemented. Particular consideration will be given to the diverse needs of children and staff in their daily work, creating spaces for teamwork, group work, projects that require silence, areas for movement, creation, practical tasks and other diverse activities.

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2022

Status: In progress

Status report on July 1, 2023

Action completed. A policy for school and recreational activity facilities is ready and approved.

Older status reports

Below you can find older status reports with information on the progress of the action since its inception (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Timing Progress description
January 2023 The Policy has been developed and published. The English translation is being finalized. Work has begun in accordance with the Policy.
July 2022 The Policy has been developed and published. The English translation is being finalized. Work has begun in accordance with the Policy.

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:

Related actions

The table below contains actions related to this initiative, and you can access more information by clicking on the "action title" in the table (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).

Action name

Completion Departments
Education and advice on climate and environmental issues

for school and recreational activity staff
2024 Department of Education & Youth
Reduce carbon footprint - Implementation of green screens in primary schools 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Increased access to equipment for staff and children in school and recreational activities 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Advice and professional development for school and recreational staff 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Health-promoting school and recreational activities 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Sexual health awareness 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Children's voices in decisions that concern them 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Implementation of the Prosperity Act 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Allocation of funds in preschools and recreational activities 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Collaboration with the University of Iceland's School of Education 2022 Department of Education & Youth
Development and Innovation Fund for the Department of Education & Youth 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Building policy for school and recreational activities 2023 Department of Education & Youth

Department of Environment & Planning
Joint use of school and after-school facilities 2024 Department of Education & Youth

Department of Welfare
Professional development on language and literacy 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Increased cultural sensitivity and cultural literacy 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Rainbow Certification in school and recreation 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Education Innovation Lab 2023 Department of Education & Youth
The Reykjavík City Cultural Curriculum 2024 Department of Education & Youth