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SNSSP REVIEW
SALFORD NORTH SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIP
Salford North School Sport Partnership
Welcome to the latest Partnership Review, our largest edition to date. As well as reporting on
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partnership to life through an emphasis on pictures telling the story rather than the text. Progress has been made in the key targets year on year and although this should be celebrated there is much still to do. The key message of 2 hours curriculum PE seems to be getting across to schools, with 90% of pupils accessing 2 hours of PE and school sport in a typical week in the most recent survey. The challenge ahead for all school sport partnerships is to engage pupils in ‘The Five Hour Offer’ and we attempt to contextualise this through the stories of two youngsters, Jack and Jessica, in this review. At all times the work of the partnership is driven by the benefits to pupils, and all our plans have this as the key objective. With ever increasing initiatives and targets it is possible to forget that the pupils are at the core of our work, but through partnership working, efficient use of available resources and innovation the young people of Salford will continue to benefit in the coming years. We sincerely hope you enjoy this review and we would be delighted to receive your feedback. Dean Gilmore, Partnership Development Manager.
THE MOST RECENT SURVEY.”
WITH 90% OF PUPILS ACCESSING 2 HOURS OF PE AND SCHOOL SPORT IN A TYPICAL WEEK IN
“THE KEY MESSAGE OF 2 HOURS CURRICULUM PE SEEMS TO BE GETTING ACROSS TO SCHOOLS,
INTRODUCTION
the progress made since the partnership started life in 2005, this review aims to bring the
SARAH STOREY OBE
PARTNERSHIP AMBASSADOR
“LIFE IS A JOURNEY. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND BE HAPPY IN ALL THAT YOU DO.” SARAH STOREY
“I AM DELIGHTED TO BE THE AMBASSADOR FOR SALFORD SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIPS AND AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF SPORT WITHIN SALFORD. SCHOOL SPORT PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD AND YOUNG PERSON AND I CAN CERTAINLY ATTRIBUTE SO MUCH OF MY SPORTING SUCCESS TO THE HELP AND SUPPORT I HAD WHEN I WAS AT SCHOOL. AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS, SPORTS TEAMS AND PE LESSONS AT SCHOOL DO, WITHOUT DOUBT, ALLOW EVERY CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SPORT AND WORK OUT WHAT THEY ARE GOOD AT. I AM DELIGHTED TO BE SUPPORTING THIS SCHEME AND HOPE TO SEE SOME OF OUR FUTURE OLYMPIC TALENT ENJOYING SPORT THROUGH THE WORK OF SALFORD SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIPS.”
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CHALLENGING OURSELVES TO IMPROVE, WITH THE COURAGE TO TAKE RISKS AND MAKE DIFFICULT DECISIONS.”
“WE ARE CONSTANTLY SEEKING DIFFERENT OR NEW WAYS TO HELP EVERY PUPIL REACH THEIR POTENTIAL,
WE VALUE OUR ROLE AS THE HUB-SITE
HERE AT ALL HALLOWS WE VALUE OUR ROLE AS THE HUB-SITE FOR THE PARTNERSHIP, AND TAKE SERIOUSLY OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS SUCH. ALTHOUGH WE ARE SCHEDULED TO MOVE IN TO A STATE OF THE ART SCHOOL AS PART OF BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR THE FUTURE, UPGRADING THE EXISTING PE FACILITIES HAS BEEN A PRIORITY OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS. WITH A SIGNIFICANT PUPIL INPUT AND SUBSEQUENT OWNERSHIP OF THE PROJECT, THE GYM HAS UNDERGONE A TRANSFORMATION. For the first time in a long time, our facilities are worthy of the myriad of activities provided for the pupils. We start the current academic year with an exciting Key Stage 4 curriculum offer, and through creative timetabling and partnership working, pupils have an average of 8 dedicated staff delivering the curriculum. As with the refurbishment of the gym, the pupil voice was a key factor in selecting the programme. Alongside traditional activities such as football and fitness, pupils can currently choose table-tennis, aqua aerobics, street dance, trampoline, golf, badminton and sport leadership courses. Participation rates amongst our Year 10 pupils are now consistently approaching 100%. It is our belief that this improved engagement in curricular PE, coupled with a boost to numbers attending out of school hours clubs, will only serve to better performance at GCSE with an improvement of self-esteem and confidence, and therefore engagement and motivation in other aspects of the curriculum. Ofsted, on their most recent inspection, rated All Hallows ‘Outstanding’. As a school, we are constantly seeking different or new ways to help every pupil reach their potential, challenging ourselves to improve, with the courage to take risks and make difficult decisions. The parallels in sport are obvious. David Brailsford, British Cycling’s Performance Director knows that simply repeating the programme that proved so successful in Beijing will not bring success in London 2012. Similarly, starting from scratch would erode all the fantastic work to date. The Salford North School Sport Partnership has made outstanding progress in such a (relatively) short period of time, but now the challenge really begins. To build from nothing is comparatively easy. To build on success is much harder. As a school, we will work with the partnership to build on the success to date, challenging and supporting in equal measure. The reward if the path followed is wise will not be measured in GCSE’s or Gold medals, but in a legacy of life-long participation in sport of the young people of Salford. I can think of no better aspiration. Monica Owens, Head teacher at All Hallows RC Business and Enterprise College
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summed up how young people’s skills and confidence can develop in sport. One primary teacher said, ”I can’t believe they left us only a year ago. They have grown up so much!” We have also had national recognition within the Partnership. Wentworth All Stars were champions at the UK Cheerleading Association schools competition, Moorside High’s volleyball team reached the national finals and the Year 6 Kwik Cricket team from St Andrew’s Boothstown enjoyed a day at Grace Road, Leicestershire’s County Ground, having won through 3 heats. To provide more opportunities for children and young people to participate in Physical Education and sport within school and the local community, partnership working will play an even greater role in the future. This includes both PDMs putting up a combined front, especially when meeting high profile figures such as Scruffy the Squirrel (and Sir Alex!).
A WORD FROM THE SOUTH
A cluster tournament where Year 7 leaders organised the event for local primary schools
“TO PROVIDE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL
school at a local event.
EDUCATION AND SPORT WITHIN SCHOOL AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, PARTNERSHIP WORKING WILL PLAY
structured lunchtime activity, a new after-school club or the opportunity to represent their
AN EVEN GREATER ROLE IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES BOTH PDM’S PUTTING UP A COMBINED FRONT,
This year has seen a huge increase in the amount of activities offered to pupils, whether this is
ESPECIALLY WHEN MEETING HIGH PROFILE FIGURES SUCH AS SCRUFFY THE SQUIRREL (AND SIR ALEX!).”
THE TERM ‘PARTNERSHIP’ IS OFTEN USED LIBERALLY WHEN DESCRIBING GROUPS WORKING TOGETHER, BUT PARTNERSHIP WORKING REALLY IS AT THE HEART OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF PE AND SPORT ACROSS SALFORD, WHETHER THIS BE WITH LOCAL CLUBS AND GROUPS, AGENCIES SUCH AS THE PRIMARY CARE TRUST AND SALFORD COMMUNITY LEISURE OR MORE IMPORTANTLY, BETWEEN THE TWO SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIPS.
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CHOOSE. REGARDLESS OF YOUR GOALS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS AIM HIGH AND WORK HARD TO ACHIEVE THEM.” SUE SMITH
“I BELIEVE EVERYBODY SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO ENJOY SPORT AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AT WHICHEVER LEVEL THEY
INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODELS SARAH STOREY OBE
LEON TAYLOR
SIR ALEX FERGUSON ALASTAIR COOK
SUE SMITH
WES BROWN
MANCHESTER UNITED AND ENGLAND DEFENDER WES BROWN AND ENGLAND PARTIALLY SIGHTED PLAYER JONATHAN GRIBBIN,
JOINED SOME PUPILS FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FOOTBALL AS PART OF THE FA'S 'GET INTO FOOTBALL' CAMPAIGN.
"IT WAS GREAT HAVING A KICK-ABOUT WITH THEM, AND AS HOPEFULLY A ROLE MODEL, BEING HERE TODAY WILL HELP MOTIVATE THEM TO TRY AND ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS AND BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE ON THE PITCH." - WES BROWN
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% OF PUPILS
2 HOURS 90% 81% 69% 54%
2005
2006
2007
2008
PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS WHO PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST TWO HOURS OF HIGH QUALITY P.E. AND SCHOOL SPORT IN A TYPICAL WEEK
INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION 50
% OF PUPILS
40
39%
30 20
32%
34%
26%
10 0
2005
2006
2007
2008
PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS WHO HAVE TAKEN PART IN INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR
SCHOOL TO CLUB LINKS 50
% OF PUPILS
40
42% 36%
30 20 19%
21%
10 0
2005
2006
2007
2008
PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS WHO PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVITIES WITH A SPORTS CLUB LINKED TO THE SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP 20 % OF PUPILS
FOR THE BENEFITS OF PUPILS, ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS.” Mike Appleyard, Chair of the Steering Group
WORK OF DEAN AND HIS TEAM. MOST IMPORTANTLY IT IS REFLECTIVE OF THE HARD WORK DONE IN SCHOOLS,
TO MAKE CONTINUED PROGRESS IN ALL FOUR KEY TARGETS YEAR ON YEAR IS A COMPLIMENT TO THE
“WE ARE ALL ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED WITH THE LATEST RESULTS FOR THE PARTNERSHIP.
THE BIG FOUR TARGETS 8
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
15 13% 12%
10 8%
5 0
4% 2005
2006
2007
PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN SPORTS VOLUNTEERING AND LEADERSHIP
2008
ALL
YEAR 11
YEAR 10
YEAR 9
YEAR 8
YEAR 7
YEAR 6
YEAR 5
YEAR 4
YEAR 3
YEAR 2
YEAR 1
% OF PUPILS
88% 90%
PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS WHO PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST TWO HOURS OF HIGH QUALITY P.E. AND SCHOOL SPORT IN A TYPICAL WEEK
66% 49% 51% 33%
YEAR 10
YEAR 9
YEAR 8
YEAR 7
YEAR 6
YEAR 5
12%
YEAR 4
9%
YEAR 3
25%
39% 29%
ALL
44%
YEAR 11
53%
53%
YEAR 2
80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
YEAR 1
% OF PUPILS
INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION
PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS WHO HAVE TAKEN PART IN INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITION DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR
ALL
YEAR 11
YEAR 10
YEAR 9
YEAR 8
YEAR 7
YEAR 6
YEAR 5
YEAR 4
YEAR 3
64% 70 59% 56% 60 48% 51% 50 42% 39% 40 28% 29% 27% 30 20 14% 10 0
YEAR 2
% OF PUPILS
SCHOOL TO CLUB LINKS
PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS WHO PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVITIES WITH A SPORTS CLUB LINKED TO THE SCHOOL
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LEADERSHIP 35% 31%
30 20
16%
13%
ALL
YR 11
YR 9
YR 8
YR 7
18%
9% 4%
YR 6
4%
YR 5
4%
YR 4
3%
YR 3
0
YR 2
10
9%
YR 10
10%
YR 1
% OF PUPILS
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REPORTING PROGRESS
87% 88% 88%
“IT IS SO ENCOURAGING TO SEE SUCH POSITIVE PROGRESS IN THE KEY INDICATORS AROUND CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S
2 HOURS
92%
ENGAGEMENT IN SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. THE DETERMINED WORK OF STAFF IN SCHOOLS, SUPPORTED BY THE SCHOOL
89% 90%
92%
SPORT PARTNERSHIP IS CLEARLY MAKING A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE. I AM CONFIDENT THAT OUR SHARED EFFORTS WITH PARTNERS
94% 94%
ACROSS SALFORD WILL ENABLE US TO CONTINUE TO MAKE GREAT PROGRESS.” John Stephens, Deputy Director of Children's Services
92%
‘COPY TO GO IN HERE.’
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN SPORTS VOLUNTEERING AND LEADERSHIP
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Here we illustrate ‘The Five Hour Offer’ through Jack and Jessica’s stories. Jessica is in Year 2. She receives 2 hours curriculum PE a week but doesn’t access any clubs at school. Her additional 3 hours are made up of community activities. A School - Club link with the local Gymnastics Club directs pupils to the weekly hour long session. Jessica enjoys this immensely and takes part in occasional weekend competitions. As an essential life skill, Jessica has attended swimming lessons since the age of 3. Her swimming teacher now concentrates on developing her stoke technique. When Jessica goes swimming in Year 3 at school she will be able to develop her swimming further to include basic survival skills. Jessica’s fifth hour every week has no school connection. Each Saturday morning she relishes her ballet lessons and enjoys performing routines in front of her siblings. As Jessica grows up the activities she chooses to be involved in may change, but through a combination of home, school and community she is likely to remain a ‘five hour’ child. Sporting Hero – Beth Tweddle.
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SHE IS LIKELY TO REMAIN A ‘FIVE HOUR’ CHILD.”
“AS JESSICA GROWS UP THE ACTIVITIES SHE CHOOSES TO BE INVOLVED IN MAY CHANGE, BUT THROUGH A COMBINATION OF HOME,
FIVE HOUR OFFER: JESSICA’S STORY 10
AS PARTNERSHIPS WORK TOWARDS ALL PUPILS ACCESSING FIVE HOURS PE AND SPORT IN A TYPICAL WEEK, WHAT DOES A ‘FIVE HOUR’ CHILD LOOK LIKE AND HOW DO SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PROVISION?
Best Sporting Moment – Winning a Gold Medal at Gymnastics.
On a TUESDAY Jack takes part in ‘Morning Move It’ before school. He goes cycling in the after school club around the school grounds and the local area. On a WEDNESDAY Jack goes canoeing at Salford Quays with Oakwood Youth Club. He then goes to the open session with his dad and sister straight after the club session. This is in addition to his PE lesson. On a THURSDAY in the winter Jack goes rock climbing at Salford Quays and in the summer he goes sailing. On a FRIDAY Jack does indoor and outdoor rowing depending on the weather with Oakwood Youth Club. On a SATURDAY Jack goes canoeing at Pennington Flash with Oakwood Youth Club and sometimes he goes out canoeing on trips which last most of the afternoon. On a SUNDAY Jack rests and get ready for the next week! In an average week, Jack spends ten to twelve hours involved in school and community sport. This is as a result of grasping and embracing all the opportunities presented to him,
FIVE HOUR OFFER: JACK’S STORY
He practices different strokes to improve and practices swimming different distances.
“IN AN AVERAGE WEEK, JACK SPENDS TEN TO TWELVE HOURS INVOLVED IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SPORT.
On a MONDAY Jack goes to Pendleton pool to do swimming with Oakwood Youth Club.
THIS IS AS A RESULT OF GRASPING AND EMBRACING ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTED TO HIM.”
JACK IS A YEAR 8 PUPIL WITH A HECTIC SPORTING SCHEDULE. IN ADDITION TO THE CURRICULUM TIME SPENT IN PE, HE ALSO TAKES PART IN A RANGE OF OUTDOOR AND ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES AFTER SCHOOL.
with the support of school and family. In a Partnership audit of activity, Jack came out as the most ‘Active Pupil’ in a typical week. Well done Jack. Sporting Hero- Steve Swallow, Watersports instructor at Oakwood High School. Best Sporting Moment- Winning the short course in a lightning kayak at York river festival. 11
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HELEN GRIMMER
Lead School Sports Co-ordinator
ST. GEORGE’S R.C. Christ the King R.C. St. Edmund’s R.C.
ANNIE WILLIAMS
Joint School Sport Co-ordinator School Sports Co-ordinator
OAKWOOD Springwood
MALCOLM DODD
Joint School Sport Co-ordinator
IAN CARDEN
OAKWOOD Springwood
School Sports Co-ordinator
School Sports Co-ordinator
ANDY NELSON
ST. AMBROSE BARLOW R.C. St. Charles’ R.C. St. Luke’s R.C. St. Mark’s R.C. ( Swinton) St. Mary’s R.C. (Swinton)
ALL HALLOWS R.C. BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE COLLEGE All Souls’ R.C. St Boniface R.C. St James R.C. St Joseph’s R.C. (Ordsall) Cathedral School of St. Peter and St. John St Sebastian’s R.C. St Thomas of Canterbury R.C.
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School Sports Co-ordinator
ADAM WORSLEY
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Young Ambassador
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Young Ambassador
Morning Move It Co-ordinator
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AIMEE
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Competition Manager
Leadership Officer
Pendleton College - Further Education Sport Co-ordinator
NEIL GAMEWELL
DARREN BIRCHALL
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School Sport Coach
Young Ambassador
Young Ambassador
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THE HIGH QUALITY PE AWARD – WINNERS: All Souls’ RC Primary School The status of PE has risen in All Souls’ over the last few years since the introduction of PPA as the PLT has designed a curriculum to promote inclusive learning for all ages. The PLT plans and delivers subject specialist lessons to children from Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 2, The PLT identified baseline levels for PE and condensed individual teacher plans and assessments to implement the new whole school PE programme, measuring differences and identifying strengths and areas to improve on. The PLT set specific objectives for the next academic year recognising strategies that would work for her and looking towards success for all. The PLT demonstrates a flexible yet structured approach to PE, offering a range of activities where all children feel that they can succeed. All children are enthusiastic during PE lessons and are eager to transfer their skills to other lessons or other times of the school day. For example, each class has a customised activity bag and the children create their own games showing cooperation and a willingness to try new things. Children understand the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle; take part in a range of
“DEMONSTRATING INCREASING PARTICIPATION OR QUALITY IN CURRICULUM PE.”
competitive, creative and challenging activities, using professionals from our community to
THE HIGH QUALITY PE AWARD
SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIP AWARDS 16
THE FIRST EVER SALFORD SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIP AWARDS WERE HELD IN THE SUMMER, WITH TWENTY ONE SCHOOLS RECEIVING NOMINATIONS ACROSS FIVE CATEGORIES. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO ALL THE SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT AND PRESENT A PRÉCIS OF THE WINNING ENTRIES HERE.
enhance skills that are tested in School Sport Partnership competitions. The PLT ensures that the members of staff understand how PE is implemented through professional dialogue and good working relationships. The PLT monitors and evaluates pupils, planning and the quality of the lesson outcomes alongside rewarding and celebrating pupil’s achievements. There are assembly opportunities to reward individuals, groups or whole class achievements in PE and school sport. Children also show a desire to improve and achieve showing stamina and strength to keep going and are determined to spend extra time practising.
THE SCHOOL SITE PROVISION AWARD – WINNERS:
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING AWARD – WINNERS:
Oakwood High School
St James’ RC Primary School
Oakwood High School Specialist Arts and Technology College
A class teacher comments, “I was approached by the PLT for
constantly strives to meet the needs and interests of all their
our school and asked if I wanted my class to take part in an
pupils. An innovative out of school hours learning programme
eight-week block of Tri-Golf sessions. Many of the children
enriches pupil development whilst also helping to create a
surprised me; the sessions enabled the poorer, less able children
lifelong interest in sport. All activities aim to engage pupils in
to gain some skills that they had never experienced before. The
activities which promote healthy and active lifestyles which also
children looked forward to the weekly sessions and were very
enhancing their social and emotional well-being.
keen and enthusiastic to get involved.
A strong support team of teaching assistants are invaluable to
The coach had a very positive and professional attitude with the
the success of the Tuesday night programme. Their
children and they respected him for this. They listened
contribution and support allows an extended range of
intensively and soaked in the information – about how to stand,
specialised activities to be delivered. All the activities provided
hold the golf club and how hard to hit the ball. Chris had given
by the school are evaluated in terms of their effectiveness in
me lesson notes about the different activities that the children
providing interesting and innovative activities. This is achieved
were doing so I was able to carry on the golf lessons when he
through valuing pupil voice and constantly reviving the activites
had finished. Chris asked if I thought the children would be
and drawing upon the expertise and provisions available to us.
interested in taking part in an after school club setting up a
THE COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AWARD – WINNERS: Buile Hill High School
School Golf Club. I was very impressed with the children and their enthusiasm for the club and every member of the class wanted to be involved.
A partnership was arranged between Buile Hill High School and Ryders Farm Equestrian Centre, creating an opportunity for inner city Salford children to visit, each week, a working farm, and to care for and ride horses.
The children were very keen to get involved and were very keen to share with the rest of the class what they were doing. The Golf Club Committee told us that they were setting up a festival that the whole class could take part in and they were
Every Friday, after school, ten to twelve children are taught by
very excited. The Golf notice board had details of the activities.
the enthusiastic, hard working and experienced instructors at
The children had to use lots of skills in numeracy and literacy
Ryders Farm. The pupils have learnt so much through this
and they enjoyed doing these different tasks. Children who
experience. They learn to be caring and sensitive to the needs
were not achieving academically were getting involved in the
of the horses and the correct way to groom, tack up and ride.
tasks and were not only achieving but were enjoying
Horse riding is open to all ages, gender and ethnic groups and it
themselves at the same time.”
is fantastic to see all the pupils working in harmony together. THE DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE AWARD – WINNERS: Oakwood High School The schools spirit of innovation and creativity ensures all young people at Oakwood are exposed to opportunities, which allow physical, social and emotional development to flourish. This is reflective in the opportunities pupils are exposed to within the curriculum and through the context of friendly competition. Pupils are challenged through competition against both mainstream and other MLD schools, which allows pupils to interact socially with their mainstream peers. The PE department at Oakwood have revised the schools existing PE curriculum with the aim of creating opportunities that not only raise attainment and achievement, but also create opportunities for creative and personalised learning through a range of new and exciting experiences. Each activity has been carefully considered when planning to ensure it is fully accessible to each individual. 17
PLAYGROUND LEADERS PROGRAMME MAKES A POSITIVE IMPACT. WE ARE HAPPY TO REPORT THAT THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PLAYGROUND LEADER’S PROGRAMME OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS HAS BEEN A MAJOR SUCCESS, WITH 868 YEAR 4, 5 AND 6 CHILDREN LEADING SAFE, FUN AND HEALTHY PLAYGROUND GAMES FOR INFANT CHILDREN AT PLAYTIMES AND LUNCHTIMES THROUGHOUT SCHOOLS IN THE SALFORD NORTH SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIP. One major factor in this success has been the way in which the young leaders have adapted traditional and new games to suit the needs of the younger children in their school. For example, many leaders have chosen to design their own games to suit the equipment and space they have to work with. Whilst some schools have also adopted a “Captain” system, with one leader being offered an opportunity to be promoted in a role that allows them to manage the system themselves,
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One very successful school has been St Philip’s C.E., whose leaders are very enthusiastic about the positive impact that their new Playground Leader’s programme has had on the life of the school. Shaun, in Year 5 said “I like looking after the little kids – if anyone is sad I can make them happy,” whilst Abbie, Sophie, Kayleigh and Lailla added “It’s brilliant to be able to help the children to improve their skills and to show them how to behave better.” In addition to this, schools are now able to make good use of playground resource packs provided by the Partnership and Youth Sport Trust and these are also being very well received by the leaders, who are looking forward to improving the quality of their already excellent service. So keep it up playground leaders! You are doing a fantastic job and the whole of Salford is benefiting from the wonderful work you are doing by keeping children healthy and active at lunchtimes. Darren Birchall – Leadership Officer
HEALTHY AND ACTIVE AT LUNCHTIMES.”
SALFORD IS BENEFITING FROM THE WONDERFUL WORK YOU ARE DOING BY KEEPING CHILDREN
“KEEP IT UP PLAYGROUND LEADERS! YOU ARE DOING A FANTASTIC JOB AND THE WHOLE OF
PLAYGROUND LEADERS
solve problems as they occur and also improve their own leadership skills at the same time.
The organisation is one of the key delivery partners for both School Sport Partnerships and there are many examples of successful joint working initiatives which demonstrate the commitment to achieving mutual objectives, providing high quality opportunities for young people and increasing participation in sport and physical activity. The majority of partnership working, contributing to the delivery of ‘5 hour offer’ in a number of ways, is lead by the Schools Team within Sport, Health and Community Leisure. Examples include; PLANNING, PREPARATION AND ASSESSMENT TIME (PPA) – SCL offer a package of curriculum time coaching to assist schools to facilitate this workforce legislation. The package provides children with a wide range of specialist coaching whilst also contributing to whole school improvement, by providing valuable skills for young people as well as enabling class teachers access to vital Planning, Preparation and Assessment time. The programme is fully supported by the School Sport Partnerships who recommend SCL as the preferred provider of this service for schools within the city. SPORT ACTIVITY MENU (SAM) CLUBS – To support and enhance the curriculum delivery, SCL also deliver SAM clubs at lunch time and after school sessions throughout the year. These clubs target young people who may not currently engage in physical activity outside of the curriculum by offering alternative activities such as circus skills and fun fitness sessions. In the last two years 3,105 youngsters have taken part in a SAM Club. SPORT UNLIMITED, NOT FOR BOYS PROGRAMME – SCL Schools Team also currently deliver the Not for Boys S
element of the Sport Unlimited programme. Not for Boys targets the ‘semiO
sporty’ girls who may not be attracted to sport and physical activity by
curriculum support and also as after school sessions.
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In the future we will continue to explore new initiatives and partnership working opportunities, maximising the potential of available funding where possible, to increase participation and provide young people with a quality experience in sport and physical activity. We will have a particular focus on contributing to the ‘5-hour offer’ through the Sport Unlimited programme and in linking competitive opportunities to continued development, as well as establishing exit routes into clubs and quality community recreational settings.
SALFORD COMMUNITY LEISURE
SALFORD COMMUNITY LEISURE (SCL) MANAGES 11 COMMUNITY CENTRES ACROSS THE CITY AS WELL AS 12 SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRES FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE STATE OF THE ART SALFORD SPORTS VILLAGE AND SALFORD WATERSPORTS CENTRE. SCL ALSO MANAGES THE SPORT, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY LEISURE TEAM WHICH IS ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL TEAMS IN THE COUNTRY WITH OVER 70 DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS AND QUEST ACCREDITATION. THE TEAM AIMS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL BY ENHANCING PEOPLE’S LIFESTYLES THROUGH HEALTH, RECREATION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
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‘Something to Chew On’ takes a rounded approach to teaching children about healthy lifestyles. The topics covered include diet and health, food safety, consumer awareness and food preparation. As well as the classroom sessions, the programme aims to motivate children to be active. Practical sessions cover football, fitness and controlling body movement. Ten schools in the Partnership are part of the pilot, and United’s goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar popped in to one of them to see what the pupils were up to: The Daily Telegraph’s Henry Winter recorded the visit. ‘Addressing a Salford classroom, the Dutchman asked what the healthiest fish to have for lunch was.”Fish fingers,'' came one earnest reply. There is work to be done. For two hours, Van der Sar encouraged the pupils of Friars School, a well-run, friendly establishment, to think more deeply about fish, eschewing the frozen food variety and particularly the school goldfish nervously doing laps in a nearby bowl. "You're not going to eat that!'' the champions' keeper laughed. Soon, the children were talking about salmon and tuna, and listening intently as Van der Sar enthused about the salads, Dover sole and broccoli that make up the diet of champions.’ "My kids are 10 and eight, so I know how it works,'' Van der Sar said."When I started at Ajax I was educated about healthy eating, and I try to do that to my children. It's important to eat as a family. The children eat with me and my wife and we all eat the same, meat, vegetables and salad, although the children don't eat the salad.''
PLAYERS AS A HOOK.” ANDY SMITH, SCHEME CO-ORDINATOR
“THE WHOLE SCHEME AIMS TO TALK ABOUT FOOD, NUTRITION AND EXERCISE IN A FUN AND APPEALING WAY, USING FOOTBALL AND THE
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THE PARTNERSHIP HAS ESTABLISHED A STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH MANCHESTER UNITED FOUNDATION AND IS WORKING ON A NUMBER OF JOINT VENTURES. THE RECENTLY LAUNCHED SCHOOLS FOOTBALL RESOURCE PACK FOR TEACHERS IS PROVING A REAL HIT WITH SCHOOLS, AS HAS A PILOT PROJECT, ‘SOMETHING TO CHEW ON’.
Partnerships. Reds’ player Robbie Paul was on hand at a number of these sessions and added, “Sport is an excellent way to engage the local community. As the only professional sports club in the city it is important we do our bit and work with organisations like the Salford School Sport Partnerships to give the young people a wide range of sporting opportunities, for example in sport leadership, that will benefit themselves and the communities they live in.” In the coming year the Reds Foundation is offering more than ever to Salford schools, so if you want more information on the Foundation’s activities and how to get a member of the team to your school then please contact us on 0161 737 5515, visit www.reds.co.uk or email mark.brocklehurst@reds.co.uk
SALFORD CITY REDS FOUNDATION
schools and over 60 local primary schools, working closely with the Salford School Sport
DURING THE LAST YEAR THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED ACTIVITIES IN EVERY ONE OF THE CITY’S HIGH SCHOOLS AND OVER 60 LOCAL
During the last year the Foundation delivered activities in every one of the city’s high
PRIMARY SCHOOLS, WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE SALFORD SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIPS.
SALFORD CITY REDS FOUNDATION IS THE CHARITABLE TRUST OF SALFORD CITY REDS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENGAGING THE PEOPLE OF SALFORD IN SPORT, EDUCATION & HEALTH BASED ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION DOES THIS USING AN EVER GROWING TEAM OF DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS, VOLUNTEER COACHES, REDS’ FIRST TEAM PLAYERS, THE RED HOT FLAMES CHEERLEADERS AND THE CLUBS MASCOT IGNITO.
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Opportunities for all young people
Competition
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Community
Developing Potential
Leadership and Volunteering
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PROVISION OF HIGH QUALITY PE FOR ALL STUDENTS PROVISION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY ACTIVITIES ON A SCHOOL SITE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACCESS A RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY ACTIVITIES IN A COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT PROVISION FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL PROVISION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO UNDERTAKE HIGH QUALITY
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