Using the School Games to Drive Local Educational Outcomes

Louise Gear Head of Development – Youth Sport Trust

Session Outcomes Gain a greater understanding of the School Games and the delivery infrastructure Gain a greater understanding of how to support and challenge your School Games Organiser to; a)position the School Games as an educational strategy b)maximise the potential of wider learning for pupils

What is the School Games? The Government’s policy for School Sport A strategic priority for the coalition government Funded by the DfE, DH, DCMS and Sport England Lottery Funding with outcomes across School, Health and Sport

School Games: Summary INTRA SCHOOL COMPETITION (L1) Year round, multi-sport programme of intra school competition Culminating in a School Games Day INTER SCHOOL COMPETITION (L2 – L3) Year round, multi-sport programme of inter school competition (L2) Culminating in a School Games Festival (L3) MOST TALENTED YOUNG PEOPLE (L4) Single national level multi- sport event for the most talented young people of school age Competition programme limited to a number of sports (12 in 2012)

School Games Outcomes 1. More young people regularly performing 2. Greater access for all young people 3. More young people learning in and through sport 4.More young people regularly participating in sport

Changes in the Delivery System Less money Different priorities Different delivery philosophy Different expectations

Level 1 1 day a week TR posts Supported by School Games YP Organising Teams Level 2 School Games Organiser Supported by Young Officials / coaches/ TMs Level 3 Local Organising Committee Supported by Volunteer programme 50% YP Level 4 National Organising Committee Primary PE Co-ordinators and Secondary PE Departments key to levels Primary PE Co-ordinators and Secondary PE Departments key to levels 1 - 3

SGO Task List 10 core tasks of the SGO 3 main themes Monitoring and Evaluation ThemeSGO Task List Competition and Talent Responsibility for as many schools as possible to take part in School Games Work with School Games LOC to ensure clear links, Levels 1, 2 and 3. Volunteering and Coaching Develop the workforce of teachers, non teaching staff, parents and volunteers and young leaders Develop a workforce of Active Lifestyle Coaches to engage least active young people Provide access to specialist coaches, training and equipment – lunchtime/after school programmes Support young people to access quality coaching, higher level competition and move into clubs. Participation and Engagement Sustain/grow the network of Change4life sports clubs to support progression of levels 1 and 2. Ensure provision for young disabled people to access School Games and stage local events. Ensure development of a cultural component to the School Games Develop a workforce of Active Lifestyle Coaches to engage least active young people Provide access to specialist coaches, training and equipment – lunchtime/after school programmes Support young people to access quality coaching, higher level competition and move into clubs. M and E Ensure quality assurance and local impact measurement mechanisms are in place.

Competition across different subject areas around the School Games Curriculum competitions Online support resources for SG Media teams provided. Reports submitted as intramural competition around Level ½ School Games National competition using the sporting spirit values as inspiration for submissions Regional Winners selected for Master class February 2012 based on Level1/2 focussed submission Regional winners shortlisted & reproduced for winning schools Winning entries form SG resource Level 1 & Level 2Level 3 Level 4 National winners used in L4 SG event National winners attend Media Bootcamp in prep. for supporting L4 event Winner*used at L4 in May National competition linked to SG data L.1-3

Using the School Games to Raise Achievement Benefits for young people Improved skills and knowledge within subjects other than PE Enhanced personal development Benefits for schools Improved motivation/performance in subjects Enhanced culture/ethos Your role as an SGO Host Site and Line Manager Advocate Influencer

Louise Gear Head of Development – Youth Sport Trust