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EnergizeSTW PE and School Sport eBulletin
Welcome to Edition 12 of EnergizeSTW PE and Sport School e-bulletin. This newsletter is here for you… to help keep you informed of opportunities and developments influencing physical education and school sport across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Got something that you would like to share? Drop us a line at [email protected] with an outline of your article and associated pictures / logos. Friends and colleagues who would like to receive this e-bulletin directly, please email [email protected]
Issued
28th November 2014
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In this issue…
School Sport News
Events
Resources
Latest Insight & Policies
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Sustrans Gold Award for Shrewsbury School
The Wilfred Owens Primary School has become the first in Shropshire to achieve a Sustrans Gold Mark. The award demonstrates their commitment to training and promotion to help families walk, cycle or scoot to school. Jess Holohan, Sustrans Bike It Officer in Shrewsbury, worked with the school and presented them with their award. What did your support to the Wilfred Owen school involve? Wilfred Owen have worked with Sustrans and Bike it for 3 years. Over that time they have taken part in a range of activities at the school such as Cycle and Scooter Skills, Bike maintenance classes, learn to ride lessons and a range of curriculum linked classroom activities. A combination of these activities has encouraged their children to begin travelling in a more active way on a more regular basis. What advice would you offer to other schools looking to improve their active travel? Schools that want to encourage their children to take part in active travel need to support them with help and advice, such as on-road skills training and providing them with a safe area to store bikes and scooters. They should contact their local Sustrans Bike it Officer for more help. Jess works with schools within Shrewsbury free of charge, she only asks in return schools support all Sustrans activities. Jess Holohan Bike It Officer Email: [email protected] Visit our website: www.sustrans.org.uk Click here for more information on Bike It Officers
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RFU Website Brings Rugby World Cup 2015 to Life
Secondary schools throughout the country are being urged to make use of an interactive and innovative website designed to bring Rugby World Cup 2015 to life – a project led by the Rugby Football Union. Designed by teachers for teachers, the free site is packed with resources across a whole range of subjects and offers ideas and materials to incorporate rugby into your teaching as part of the build-up to the tournament. Visit: www.englandrugbyteachersresource.com (Please register to view all of the materials). Also be in with a chance of winning two tickets to see England play the All Blacks at Twickenham this autumn, register your school for both the School Rugby Ambassadors programme and the website before 31st October 2014. See the Association for Physical Education website for more information
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Sainsbury's School Games- Huge Return on Investment
The Government has published new figures on the Sainsbury's School Games for the 2013/14 academic year which reveal the event is delivering a huge return on investment. Statistics released from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport show that £21.95 million of public funding was invested in the Sainsbury's School Games across 2013/14. A total of 17,800 schools, with 7.09 million eligible students, participated in the event over the academic year. View the full news item The Department of Culture, Media and Sport also released the average public sector cost per eligible student at schools participating in the School Games for 2013-14. Input indicators show what is being ‘bought’ with public money, i.e. the resources being invested into delivering the results that DCMS and partners are aiming to achieve. The report details schools participating in the games, the students at these schools and the public sector finances allocated to the School Games. Download a copy
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Club-School Links- Case Studies
A number of clubs and schools have worked together effectively to increase the quality and quantity of hockey delivered within schools. Here are some examples to help different sizes and types of clubs to generate some ideas about how to develop club school links: Formby Hockey Club – setting up a schools development programme and growing junior membership from 100 to 300 Westbury and United Banks Hockey Club – increasing junior membership by 25 by linking in to local school games activity Ealing Hockey Club – starting a junior section from just about scratch and growing to 160 members within 12 months Bicester Hockey Club - grown junior membership from 30 to 127 in 3 years by working with local schools
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Energy Club Training Friday 23rd January 2015 9am – 3:30pm
Shrewsbury Sports Village
Thursday 15th January 9am- 3:30pm
Oldbury Wells School
Energy Club encourages children aged 4-11 to play and learn about healthy food choices through fun, physical activities. Sports Leaders UK will provide certificated training and support for leaders and staff at primary schools to prepare them to deliver 30 minute extra-curricular activity sessions.
Who can deliver an Energy Club?
Energy Clubs can be delivered by anyone who has undertaken the Energy Club Leader Award and is over 16 years old. Energy Club Leaders include:
Teachers / Teaching Assistants
Lunchtime supervisors
Parents
PTA members
Sports Leaders from local secondary schools
6 key reasons to set up an Energy Club:
1. Builds a sustainable extra-curricular club by training Energy Club Leaders.
2. Engages children, especially the least active ones in extra-curricular physical activity.
3. Links with the home encouraging parents to become leaders.
4. Data to evidence the impact of PE and sport funding.
5. Builds partnerships between cluster primary schools and develops primary/secondary school links.
6. Provides a transition to the Playmaker Award - a first step on the leadership pathway.
Book via:
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£95 per ticket - This ticket incorporates the 12 month license fee (£50 per school) to access all Energy Club on-line materials and up to 3 places on the training course.
For more information please contact Harry Cade; [email protected]
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Golf Offer for Primary Schools
The Golf Foundation has published an offer to primary schools to support Physical Education and extra-curricular school sport because it believes that golf can make a positive contribution to the development of young children. Tri-Golf is specifically designed for primary age pupils, the offer provides the following: - A strong emphasis on life skills such as honesty, respect, cooperation and leadership, which can help schools develop the whole person in their pupils - Support for pupils to achieve their personal best; encourages pupils to develop an understanding of right and wrong - Provides opportunities for pupils to apply their
numeracy and literacy skills in PE
Follow this link to view the offer
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Tri-Golf Activators Workshop
Barrow C of E Primary School Wednesday 28th January 2-4pm £20pp The Tri-Golf Activators course is designed to familiarise individuals with the Tri-Golf equipment, the game cards and associated resources. It provides candidates with the knowledge required to fully maximise the potential of the scheme and deliver activities in a structured and co-ordinated programme linked to the delivery of the ‘School Games’ initiative In order to ensure that the equipment is used effectively and safely, a practical 2-hour workshop is available, specially designed to help teachers deliver Tri-Golf successfully within the school setting. Book via - https://tri-golf-activator-barrow1618.eventbrite.co.uk
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Energize Outdoor Adventure Sports Conference
Thursday 22nd January 9am- 1pm @ Whitehouse Hotel Telford £20pp to attend including all seminars, refreshments and lunch. A vast amount of our landscape is countryside with a plethora of hills, rights of way, woods, waterways and mini lakes but do we make use of these natural assets to get local people active and healthy whilst also attracting visitors from further afield? The conference will introduce the latest thinking on how both these issues can be tackled for the benefit of our physical, mental and economic well being. If you're promoting tourism or economic development or an activity provider (whether that be an activity centre, youth group, forest school, outdoor club, educational outdoor provider, provider of wildlife experiences, independent instructor or outdoor education student) this event is for you Register your initial interest here [email protected] and we'll send you booking details once all seminars have been confirmed
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Deaf Friendly Swimming
Workshop
A workshop has been put on to help swimming teachers and coaches to ensure deaf young people are fully included in swimming activities. Teachers and coaches will learn how to make simples changes to make activities deaf-friendly and develop confidence communicating with deaf children and young people. The training will cover: • The impact of deafness on young people • Communication methods • How to adapt your activities • Tips for welcoming deaf children • Guidance on engaging with deaf children in your area Date: Wednesday 14 January 6 – 9pm Venue: Wolverhampton Swimming and Fitness Centre, WV13 3SW Cost: Free (cancellation charge of £25) Further info: [email protected] 0121 234 6225 www.ndcs.org.uk
To attend, complete and return this booking form
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British Sign Language for Swimming This two-part workshop supports swimming teachers and coaches to learn some basic BSL skills to develop confidence communicating with deaf children and young people. What the training will cover: • The fingerspelling alphabet • General conversation • Swimming-specific terminology • Giving instructions and feedback • Further guidance on learning BSL Dates: Wednesday 21 January 6 – 9pm Wednesday 28 January 6 – 9pm Venue: Wolverhampton Swimming and Fitness Centre, WV13 3SW Cost: Free (cancellation charge of £25) Further info: [email protected] 0121 234 6225 www.ndcs.org.uk
To attend, complete and return this booking form
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Events
Boxercise @ The Watling Community
Centre
Friday 14th November- Friday 19th December 2014
5.15PM- 6.15PM
Free Boxercise fitness classes for 11-13 year olds.
Sessions combine boxing and exercise for a fun and stress busting activity to suit everyone who wants to
enjoy boxing training without getting hit!
The first session includes Q and A with Commonwealth Games medallist Courtney Fry
Only 16 places available!
Contact- 07818638850 or [email protected]
More Information Here
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Events
Street dance @ The Watling Community Centre
Friday 14th November- Friday 19th December
4-5PM
Free Street dance sessions for 11-13 year olds providing an informal style of dance involving a
variety of moves!
Contact- 07818638850 or
More Information Here
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New Level 5/6 Qualifications
Become a centre to deliver the new Level 5/6 - Professional Vocational Qualifications: Primary School Specialism and Subject Leadership in PE & School Sport The aim of the qualifications is to up skill primary generalist teachers to be able to assist (Level 5) or lead (Level 6) the delivery of high quality primary school PE. These qualifications will be an effective use of some of the primary physical education and school sport premium funding. Webinars will be held on Wednesday 22nd October (2pm) and Thursday 4th December (11am) to give an overview of what the qualifications are about, how to deliver and what is required to become a PLC. Register for the webinars
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Free FA Primary Teachers Award
19 January 2014, St George’s park, Burton-on-Trent * For qualified teachers or trainee teachers only
The course provides a basic introduction to the skills required when planning to deliver a KS1 or KS2 Physical Education lessons through the subject content of football. The course will introduce learners to The FA’s Future Game philosophy by creating a learning environment, through the delivery of movement games and appropriate practices, and how to develop practice to accelerate learning. The award also includes elements associated with working with a school team linked to The FA’s Youth development review. Booking deadline 19 December 2014 View more details
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2014 National Swimming Census
The Amateur Swimming Association published a report on why school swimming should be taken seriously and why it should be a priority for teachers, parents and politicians alike. Main Points-
• Swimming is the only sport that saves lives. It is also the only sport that MUST be taught in every primary school as part of the national curriculum – it is not optional • Although school swimming is a national curriculum requirement, over 1,300 primary schools (around 1 in 14) do not offer swimming provision at Key Stage 2 • By assigning a School Swimming Champion and working closely with the ASA, primary schools will be able to increase the impact of lessons and help more children to leave primary school able to swim a minimum of 25 metres unaided • If primary schools commit to teaching the ASA’s recommended minimum of 25 hours of swimming lessons a year, an estimated 200,000 additional children would leave primary school being able to swim • Drowning is the third highest cause of accidental death of children in the UK • As well as being a life saving skill, swimming also promotes health and fitness, is a fun and family friendly activity Download a copy
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Health, Well Being and Attainment Report
Public Health England have published a new report to show how education and health are closely linked Key points from the evidence
1. Pupils with better health and wellbeing are likely to achieve better academically. 2. Effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and wellbeing, and better achievement. 3. The culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and wellbeing of pupils and their readiness to learn. 4. A positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of pupils.
Outcomes specifically linked to physical activity:
Children and young people who are aerobically fit have higher academic scores. The intensity and duration of exercise are both linked to improved academic performance, including GCSE results at age 15 and notably girls results in science. Physical activity has been linked to improved classroom behaviour across the whole school. Notable among the benefits are improved pro-social behaviour and peer relationships, with resulting reductions in disruptive classroom behaviour. Participation in extra-curricular activities also has a positive effect on attainment.
Click here for the full report
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What the Nation Thinks About PE
The Big PE Conversation, conducted by researchers at the University of Birmingham, will spark the conversation and look to uncover what has inspired, or hindered, our behaviour in later years – with a view to shaping the PE lessons of the future to encourage a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
As a nation, we are currently not doing enough physical activity to meet the minimum required to stay healthy.
Evidence shows that the amount of physical activity undertaken by children decreases as they get become older.
Ofsted have been critical of PE at primary school level and adolescents are turning their back on physical activity at an alarming rate: a trend that is particularly prevalent for girls between 11-15
To complete the survey, participants must be over 18 years old, be a current resident of the United Kingdom and have attended school within the United Kingdom. View the full news item
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Cycling Delivery Plan The government have released a Cycling Delivery Plan (16th October 2014) which sets out how Britain can be transformed into a cycling nation. The plan was criticised for lacking ambition and dedicated funding. This lead to a parliamentary debate discussing the progress made towards implementing the recommendations from the ‘Get Britain Cycling’ Report. Sustrans, a leading UK charity enabling people to travel by foot bike or public transport, along with British Cycling and other organisations have campaigned for- - At least £10 per head for cycling delivered through existing government funding arrangements. - The targets supporting the Government’s vision that “cycling becomes the natural choice for shorter journeys, or as part of a longer journey” to be revised to become more robust - The data used in the plan to only account for England outside of London and to account for population growth.
Click here to see the Cycling Delivery Plan
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High Quality Inclusive Training for
PE
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) believes that every young person should have access to an active lifestyle regardless of ability or impairment. To make this happen, a positive experience in PE plays an important role There is free inclusive PE training available for primary and secondary schools across the UK through the Sainsbury’s Active Kids for All scheme. The initiative is specifically designed to improve the quality of PE provision for young disabled people in mainstream schools. Teachers will be supported to ensure all pupils are engaged and make good progress within PE, both of which are essential for teaching. For more information about the training and to hear from some of those trained visit the programme page If you have a connection with a school please make them aware of this training and together we can support the delivery of Inclusive PE! To register interest for individuals to take part in this training please ask them to contact: [email protected] or visit: www.inclusivepe-eng.co.uk.
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#protectyourschoolgrounds
The Basic Need for School Places challenge is affecting a large number of schools across England. Learning Through Landscapes are concerned that many schools feel that the only option they have is to place additional classroom buildings on to school playing fields- this means reduced space to learn and play outdoors for children. On the evening of 21st October there is the launch of the #protectyourschoolgrounds campaign with a short film featuring Sir David Attenborough.
Follow the conversation on twitter
#protectyourschoolgrounds
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