Report of the Assistant Director Education School Improvement to the meeting of the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee to be held on 15 April 2014.

Subject: AY

Sport in School

Summary statement:

This report outlines the national and local policy context for PE and Sport in schools over the last few years and how schools and the local Authority have responded collectively to these changes.

Director: Paul Makin, Portfolio: Assistant Director Education and School Children and Young People Improvement

Report Contact: Overview & Scrutiny Area: Phone: (01274) 385676 Children’s Services E-mail: paul.makin@.gov.uk

1. SUMMARY

1.1 This report outlines the national and local policy context for PE and Sport in schools over the last few years and how schools and the local Authority have responded collectively to these changes.

2. BACKGROUND

2.1 In 2010 the Department for Education (DfE) announced that the National Strategy for PE and School Sport was to be discontinued and that any associated national funding would cease by July 2012. Some of this grant aid was later reinstated to fund a network of School Games Organisers although at a reduced level. For Bradford this reduced the grant aid from £1.5M per annum to £120,000 per annum. In Bradford, the nationally funded School Games Organiser network comprises five School Games Organisers, each providing three days per week of support to school games activity plus other related initiatives. The grant payable to each of the five local partners is circa £24,000 per year. The activity of three of the five School Games Organisers has been enhanced due to local initiatives with financial support from individual school budgets.

2.2 The discontinuation of the National Strategy also removed statutory targets for schools to provide a minimum of two hours per week of high quality PE and School Sport, in and out of the curriculum and also retracted guidance on how to improve the provision of sport in schools.

2.3 In April 2013 a new initiative was announced for all primary schools, funded by the Department for Education, Department of Health and Department for Culture, Media and Sport. From September 2013, the Primary PE and Sport Premium introduced additional money to primary schools, ring-fenced to PE and school sport. Each primary school receives an allocation based on a pupil formula. The range in the Bradford District is between £8,260 and £12,560 per year. The total for the Bradford District in 2013/14 is £1.4 million per year. The sport premium will be paid for three academic years 2013/14, 2014/15 and 2015/16 however recent announcements suggest an extension to 2020.

2.4 Individual schools are able to decide what is best for their children’s needs. This could include teacher training and development, enhanced delivery by teachers, specialist sports coaching, new additional sports programmes, Changes4Life sport clubs and support for after-school or weekend competitions.

2.5 In 2013 an Ofsted report, “Beyond 2012, outstanding physical education for all” concluded there was not enough strenuous, physical activity in many of England’s school PE lessons, with teachers tending to lack specialist training, and a minority of schools playing competitive sport at a high level. The report also recommends that all schools aim to provide a minimum of 2 hours of high quality PE and school sport.

3. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

The Olympic Legacy, Bradford

3.1 A number of District and individual school initiatives have been developed.

3.2 Secondary Schools; Bradford Secondary Schools Sports Association (BSSSA)

3.2.1 In 2012, driven by a desire to create a positive response to London 2012 and in response to the reduction in funding and the consequent reduction in personnel employed by the School Sports Partnerships, the Bradford Secondary Schools Sports Association was formed. This was initiated by the Council’s PE and School Sport Policy Officer. Thirty six schools subscribe to the association, including some schools outside the District (Appendix 1). The association aims to increase the number and range of quality opportunities for secondary school pupils to participate in school sport competitions and events as well as to support those with talent to progress through pathways of performance as players, leadership, coaching and officials. A Special Schools Section is included to provide an inter school sports competition programme for pupils with disability. In addition the School Games Organisers each arrange at least two programmes per year, minimum of ten in total, for disabled pupils. The Secretariat for the BSSSA is provided by School Organisation and Place Planning within Children’s Services.

3.2.2 The special schools section of BSSSA also works closely with Bradford Disability Sports Organisation, a charitable organisation and Bradford University to create opportunities for disabled pupils to take part in sports programmes throughout the year. A significant initiative is the Cycling Scheme based in Lister Park, delivered by a consortium co-ordinated by Bradford Sports with support from Bradford University, the Youth Service and the Special School sector.

3.2.3 Since its formation, the number of inter school sports competitions has increased by over 30%, new competitions have been added to increase the range of sports on offer and to broaden the ability range, meaning more pupils are taking part in regular inter school sports competitions when compared to the pre 2012 period Twenty three different sports are included in the programme, (Appendix 2) and collectively there is an estimated 150,000 individual visits to a secondary schools competitive event across 35 secondary schools. The biggest programmes are in netball, rounders and football. The smallest programmes are in speed climbing, dragon boat racing and tennis.

3.2.4 A District wide “High School Challenge” was introduced in 2012, 18 secondary schools took part in the initial programme and 22 schools now participate. The programme is a multi competition programme which culminates at a District event and is structured to encourage a wide range of pupils and varied abilities.

3.3 Bradford Gold was launched in the lead up to London 2012 (Appendix 3). A range of engagement programmes and school support has been introduced, including initiatives in aquatics, adventurous activity, junior sports leadership, inter school activity challenges, Olympic sports days which lead to improved school sports days and other cultural activities lined to the London 2012 themes, for example the Precious Cargo project. Part of the platform for this was established by the ‘Get Set for 2012’ initiative, which was supported by over 120 schools from across the Bradford District. A number of national awards were made to Bradford schools, including Oakbank School and Springwood Primary School. Bradford Gold also received a national recognition award.

3.4 In that period, the new sports facilities created via ‘The Building Schools for the Future programme’ have improved the facility stock substantially, enabling a greater range of sports to take place by accessing higher quality facilities. Other initiatives by individual schools in partnership with the Local Authority but outside of the BSF have also increased and improved the facility stock which means more school sport and greater community access to school facilities (Appendix 4).

3.5 Primary Schools

3.5.1 In the period July 2012 to September 2013, the amount of primary PE declined in some schools. However following the announcement of the additional resources for each primary school in April 2013 as part of the ‘Primary PE and Sport Premium’ and the new money being made available to schools form September 2013, there is evidence that activity is increasing and improving.

3.5.2 All primary schools are expected to produce a clear plan for the PE and Sport Premium and Ofsted will include PE judgements in future school inspections.

3.5.3 The PE curriculum and after school sports programme in many schools is being extended in scope and time via:

 Greater investment in training teachers and improving the skills and the school workforce to deliver PE and school sport  Contracting “external providers” to provide curriculum and extra curriculum PE and sports activity, increasing the range of activities on offer following consultation with pupils  Increasing the opportunities for pupils to take place in intra and inter school sport, facilitated by school staff, external partners and community sports organisations  Increasing numbers of primary school sports leaders  New or additional Change4Life sport clubs  Providing places for pupils on after school sport clubs and holiday clubs.

3.5.4 A comprehensive programme of area and district inter school sports competitions comprising 14 sports is co-ordinated by the School Games Organisers and clusters of schools. The programme is divided into five areas within a District Framework.

The percentage of primary schools registered with the programme in each area is:

 Hanson Partnership 37% registered  Oakbank Partnership 93% registered  Thornton Partnership 67% registered  Tong (Accelerate) Partnership 95% registered  Beckfoot Partnership 68% registered

3.5.5 In the geographical area covered by the Hanson Partnership, a number of schools have opted out of the national programme and have developed a partnership with a local commercial organisation. The national programme is monitored by the Youth Sport Trust and does not include the activities of partnerships that are not affiliated to the national programme. However this partnership does engage with high quality PE and school sport co-ordinated locally.

3.5.6 The District programme includes athletics, (sportshall, cross country and track and field), cheerleading, cricket, football, golf, gymnastics, netball, boccia, new age curling, rounders, tag rugby, swimming plus area competitions in other activities. These competition opportunities are delivered by school staff, Games Organisers and a range of sports providers including the LA Sport and Leisure Services, local sports organisations, commercial providers, social enterprise organisations, sports governing bodies and school sports partnerships. Since 2012 the numbers of schools participating in the inter schools competition programmes has increased by 20%, however the frequency of participation dipped in 2012/13, but is picking up again in 2013/14.

3.5.7 Local Area programmes to support Change4Life clubs on school sites are in place and delivered by the School Games Organiser Network, which also provides support to schools via the Sainsbury School Games Programme and nationally sponsored initiatives. Over 80 Bradford primary schools are involved with the Change4Life initiative, receiving equipment, training and additional support to engage pupils in more healthy activity through PE and sport. Bradford has the largest contingent of pupils participating in the School Games compared to the other West Yorkshire Authorities.

3.6 Over 100 primary schools and 20 secondary schools have participated in the Matalan and the BUPA schools programmes, co-ordinated via the School Games Network. The BUPA Start to Move programme aims to transform how movement is taught to 4-7 year olds by encouraging pupils to develop basic skills in physical movement, balance, co-ordination and agility. The Matalan initiative develops the leadership skills, team working and personal confidence skills through the programme, thus creating a legacy of their investment.

3.7 A district wide PE Continuing Professional Development programme is available to schools. Children’s Services has recently introduced a PE support service for primary schools as part of the Traded Services portfolio. This is proving to be popular with schools and helps schools to address the new curriculum frameworks, introduce more physical activity in the PE curriculum, helps to encourage pupils to be more active, introduces a high quality training programme for primary schools to develop the physical competency and ability of Key Stage 1 pupils and improve physical literacy at Key Stage 2 and also to help schools develop effective partnerships with other sports providers for the benefit of pupils participation.

3.8 A new Bradford Active Schools initiative is being developed, which will further improve the links between schools and the Active Bradford Network which includes community sports organisations.

3.9 In partnership with West Yorkshire Sport, the LA and Bradford schools are developing closer relationships with Sports Governing Bodies. Recent initiatives include cricket, rugby, non-contact boxing, badminton, tennis, football, gymnastics, archery, swimming, judo, fitness industry, dance, athletics, basketball and adventurous activity, including sail trailing. This is allowing schools to diversify the physical education and school sport programme available to pupils which is encouraging a wider section of pupils into sport and physical activity. This initiative will continue to expand as part of the Active Bradford/Active Schools initiative and the Primary PE and School Sport Premium.

4. FINANCIAL & RESOURCE APPRAISAL

4.1 The Primary PE and Sport Premium brings a total of £1.4 million per annum into Bradford primary schools, ring-fenced to PE and School Sport. In addition national grant support to the five School Games Organisers brings an additional £120,000 per annum, a total of £1.5 million for the District. The two programmes are confirmed to the end of the financial year 2015/16 with a recent announcement that suggests the programmes will be extended to 2020. A PE Support Service is offered to Bradford schools as part of the Children’s Services Traded Services Portfolio, currently 42 schools are subscribing to some or all of the services provided.

5. RISK MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE ISSUES

5.1 None.

6. LEGAL APPRAISAL

6.1 The National Curriculum for England which includes physical education is prescribed under Part 6 of the Education 2002. The National Curriculum contains requirements for the four “key stages” and is mandatory in maintained schools (although it can be disapplied from specific children and specific schools). As an interim measure from September 2013 the current National Curriculum has been disapplied with exceptions but physical education remains compulsory at all four “key stages”. A new National Curriculum is to be introduced from September 2014.

7. OTHER IMPLICATIONS

7.1 EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

7.1.1 There are no issues arising from the Council’s Equality & Diversity Strategy.

7.1.2 There are no issues arising from the Initial Equality Impact Assessment.

7.2 TRADE UNION

7.2.1 There are no Trade Union implications.

8. NOT FOR PUBLICATION DOCUMENTS

8.1 None.

9. OPTIONS

9.1 None.

10. RECOMMENDATIONS

10.1 Members are recommended to receive the report and comment on potential future developments in this area.

11. APPENDICES

Appendix 1 – BSSSA Members Appendix 2 – BSSSA Games programme Appendix 3 – Bradford Gold Appendix 4 – BSF Facilities

12. BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS

12.1 Ofsted Beyond 2012 “Outstanding PE for all” Reference No: 120367

Appendix 1 BSSSA Member Schools Bell Vue Boys School Bell Vue Girls School Bingley Bradford Academy Bradford Girls' Grammar School Buttershaw Enterprise College Carlton Bolling School Challenge College Dixons Trinity Academy Grange School Hanson Academy Holy Family School Immanuel School Kings Science Academy Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College Oakbank School Parkside School Queensbury School Samuel Lister Academy South Craven Academy St Bedes Catholic School St Josephs Catholic College Thornton Grammar School Tong High School University Academy Keighley Woodhouse Grove School Skipton Girls Southfield Special School

Appendix 3

Gateway to the Games

KEY DATA What w as the issue to address ? Big plan theme: 1,2,4 & 6 To make the London Olympic Games relevant Key partners: to young people of Bradford a t the grassroots West Yorkshire Sport level of swimming an d diving Volunteering Bradford To use the London Olympics as an inspiration rd 3 Sector – sports clubs for the children of Bradford to take part in an Funding amount: aquatic activity £90,812 (external) To provide grassroots teachers and coaches Funding source: with the opportunity of developing new skills Sport England – Community Investment Fund and practices by working with experienced Le ad organiastion: coaches. Bradford Council Leisure Services – Community Sports and Activities Development What did we do? Unit Project contact name: Created a series of events and programmes that would provide people with Carole Richmond the opportunity to develop in aquatic sports Telephon e: Made sure that the progra mmes w ere 01274 435737 progressive and sustainable f or the two years

Email: leading to London 2012 [email protected] Provide Education Courses f or Grassroots Coaches

Created a GRASSROOTS DEV EL OPMENT group ma de up of representatives of the local base swimming clubs and make this group a real and integral p art of the programme Hosted and organised a number of Level 1 and Level 2 teaching UKCC courses to create and develop aqua tic teachers and coaches Innovat ive new programmes and events: Summer Medley Series Grassroots Skill Series Grassroots Aqua Jet Series Rising Stars Compe tition Series Talent ID Dive Progra mme Novice Dive Compe t itions It’s a Knockout Competition

What difference did we make ?

Over 30 Level 1 and level 2 coaches w orking with base clubs Helped grassroots swimmers to improve and develop in the sports Introduced primary school children that would not normally swim competitively to fun aquatic competitions . Provided a sustainable Aqua tic Grassroots development programme that was inspired by the London Games

The Brad ford Aquatic Development programme has over the past year had notable success in developing and giving opportunities to the children of Brad ford from grassroots level to compe titive success.

Notable Achievements

Member of the Welsh Commonwealth Games team Members of the GB Junior tea ms f or the E uropean Swimming and Diving Championships National Youth an d Age Group Cha mp ions National Youth an d Age Group Medal Winners Many Regional and County Cha mp ions and med al winners 6 Primary school winners of It’s a knockout Medalist at the UK Schools Games. Selections onto Level 1 & 2 Junior Talent programme for Diving and Swimming Elite Junior Diving Championship Champions & Medallists Representation at Overseas Diving events

What w ere the ke ys to our s uccess ?

The well quali f ied coaching tea m that worked in the schemes Partnership and support from the Amateur Swimming Association Formation of the Grassroots Development group and making the group independent Ma kin g sure that the programme was progressive and providing a relevant syllabus as the children development through the development stages Support from the Primary schools Head teachers and school staff.

Healthy Schools Case Study

Healthy Schools

KEY DATA Key Partners: • Sport & Leisure Service • Bradford Schools Funding amount: • Bespoke Programmes and Associated Costs Funding source: • Bradford Schools Lead Organisation: • Bradford Council, Sport & Leisure Service – Community Play & Activities Development Unit Project contact name: • Carl Dalton Telephone:

• 01274 435495 Email: • [email protected]

What was the issue to address?

 Develop a Legacy Project within Bradford Primary Schools, born out of the Inspire awarded ‘Playing For Gold’ Programme.

 Increase capacity of children and young people engaging in positive life enhancing Play and Physical Activities within Bradford Primary Schools, based around the Healthy Schools Topic.

 Explore the opportunities of the 5 hour offer to Primary school children within term times only, and increase the current level of support to schools to achieve this.

 Create partnerships with Bradford schools to establish that children and young people should make greater use of school space, to Play and be Active.

What did we do?

 Developed co-ordination and delivered an innovative school based Play and Multi Activity sessions/ programs.

 Coordinated a team of experienced Play and Multi skilled practitioners to deliver the play and activity sessions during the school term time.

 Engaged with all of the children and young people within the schools signed up to the programme.

 Raised the profile of exercise that is cloaked within Play, in school settings.

 Enable children and young people to engage in Positive, Active, Play sessions. Linked to the Healthy Schools movement.

What difference did we make?

 Increased the levels of play and physically activity within Bradford Schools.

 Raised the understanding of the importance of health and the benefits of play in the school environment.

 Provided a comprehensive play programme/sessions that helps children develop skills and the wider agendas including.

What were the keys to our success?

 Developed a ‘child-centred’ approach to the coordination of school based play and multi-activity sessions.

 Innovation and delivery as this is one of only a few healthy schools themed projects aimed at play in the district.

 Promoting and implementing a ‘child-centred’ approach to delivery which empowered children and schools to have play provisions established in a school setting.

 Creating local partners to provide a strategic approach to the delivery of School based play and extending this to out of school play provisions enabling children and young people to access continual play experiences.

 Mapping play as a whole within the school settings has outlined and highlighted potential areas of need. These areas can be targeted to ensure in future we can deliver a more holistic service and maximise the number of children participating in Healthy schools Play.

What are we doing next?

 Look to Increase the levels of opportunity to access quality Play provision within schools in the district.

 Develop local partnerships with cluster schools to fund seek, to provide areas of need with a school based play provision.

 Work with Key Partners to provide district wide healthy schools projects. e.g Health Service.

 Review and update the model of delivery for the healthy schools programme.

 Increase the number of schools accessing the healthy schools program

 Ensure that all children have access to out-of-school holiday provisions.

SportsAid b active Sporting Excellence Programme

• 07541 773 877 KEY DATA Email: Big Plan theme: • [email protected]

Key Partners: • SportsAid Yorkshire & Humberside • Bradford MDC Funding amount: • 100,000 Funding source: • Bradford MDC & SportsAid Y&H Le ad organisation: • SportsAid Y&H Project contact name: • Rob Clarke Telephon e :

What was the issue to address?

The need was iden tified through Brad ford MDC’s sports department initially to provide support f or talented e merging athletes not eligible f or higher funding.

Talented athletes typically between the ages of 12-18 are rarely able to access funding to enable them to continue to develop as sports men and women. The local authority was also keen to provide a direct link with the London 20 12 legacy.

The programme not only provides financial aid but also seeks to improve the services on offer to the districts next generation of sporting champions.

The council and SportsAid sought to de liver a programme that not only ensure the talented athletes were getting funding to help them with the high costs of training and competing at elite level, we wanted to enhance the provision of services on offer to give the athletes ‘the edge’ against their peers.

These additional services included world class sport science support, in conjunction with Leeds Metropoli tan University. These services were targeted specifically at the athletes’ individual needs and encompassed, amongst others, nutrition, strength and conditioning and psychology. Each athlete att ended a needs analysis session from which they went away with a tailored package of services f or the following 12 mon ths. In years 2 & 3 these services were delivered more regularly in workshops and group sessions, which allowed the athletes to network and compare experiences etc.

In addition to the sport science support, we identified 7 athletes who we felt could best promote the programme to young people across the district. These 7 athletes were invited to become ambassadors for the programme and have subsequently been given media training at Brad ford University and an online space to blog about their activities.

What difference did we make?

The programme has made awards to over 100 athletes, with many receiving support across a number of years. Most of these athletes will have received the highest award available to them enhancing the impact the programme has had. Across the region Brad ford has been in the top 3 funded local au thority areas f or SportsAid awards in Yorkshire.

Each athlete supported was nominated directly by their National Governing Body in line with the sport’s unique talent development pathway, which mea ns that the support can be effectively channeled to the right athletes at the right time in their development.

Around 60 athletes have been through the sport science programme, with significant positive f eedback from athletes, parents and coaches.

The sport science programme had an athlete centred approach which allowed f or each athlete to gain access to the services which would most bene fit them. This kind of service is rarely available to athletes of this level and the programme is the first of its kind in the UK.

The Ambassadors have been sharing their experiences on line with the website gaining over 1000 hits per month. These athletes also featured in an innovative photography project which set them against a backdrop of iconic Bradford tourist locations.

The full impact of the programme may not be felt for 5 years as the athletes progress to senior elite level. SportsAid’s statistics suggest that it takes 6 years for an athlete to progress onto Lottery funding and most of the Olympic sport athletes will be aiming f or 2016 in Rio or 2020.

Athletes who have benefitted from the programme have already represented their countries at Junior World & European level with one athlete competing at the Deli Commonwealth Games and one athlete competing at the Sochi Olympics.

What w ere the keys to our success?

The main successes were based around giving the athletes the additional support they need to take the next steps on their journey. The recognition provided to the athletes by being linked to such a prestigious programme had a big impact on the athletes. 52% of the athletes felt ‘good’ about their award, with a further 48% feeling ‘proud’ or ‘motivated’.

The programme was awarded ‘Inspired by 2012’ accreditation in June 2010, which is a strong indicator of the tangible links to 2012 and the council’s Brad ford Gold strategy.

Regular ‘athlete of the month’ features with the local media helped to pro mote the programme and enhance the athletes’ self-esteem.

What are we doing next?

The next steps for the programme will be to continue with the athlete funding cycle and increase promotion based around telling the athletes’ story.

Awards to athletes will be made on an annual basis in line with SportsAid’s award cycle and further awards are likely to be made in March 2014. The athletes will be given an opportunity to continue receiving services at Leeds Met which will be delivered on a residential in April.

We are also seeking to develop the ambassadors strand of the programme with an innovative photography project in the summer of 2011. The inten tion of which will be to continue to promote sport to young people across the district on a larger scale.

Appendix Three; BSF Sports Facility Provision

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• Climbing Wall • Swimming Pool 1 Includes pool changing and viewing area. • Gym 1 • Fitness Suite 1 Teaching and learning and community use • Informal Soft Play • Informal Hard Play • Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) • Habitat Area • Full size synthetic Turf Pitch • Bicycle Park

Titus Salt • Climbing Wall • Small sports space/dance/Gym • Sports Hall • Informal Soft Play • Informal Hard Play • Habitat Area • Full size synthetic turf pitch • Bicycle Park • Fitness Suite 1

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College • Climbing Wall • Sports Hall 1 Four-court to accommodate two classes • Small sports space: Gym 1 Fully equipped for gymnastics • Dance Studio/Fitness Suite 1 Sprung Floor, mirror wall • Assembly Hall 1 Stage, retractable bleachers seating etc.

• 3 football pitches with posts, full markings and grid areas • 2 Rugby football pitches with posts, full markings and grid areas.

• Full size synthetic turf pitch

• Large general hard-surface area with basketball posts/nets, markings for five-a- side football and basketball

• MUGAs and Courts 6 tennis courts/3 netball courts with markings for both • Sports

• Playing field areas (athletics etc.) To include running track, throwing circles, 2 long-jump pits and synthetic cricket wicket

• Habitat Area To include a greenhouse and an environmental studies area • with pond

• Informal Soft Play Following guidelines in BB98 and elsewhere

• Informal Hard Play Following guidelines in BB98 and elsewhere

BSF PHASE 2 University Academy Keighley, Beechcliffe, Beckfoot, Hazelbeck, Grange, Southfield, Hanson

• 3 x Swimming Pools at Beechcliffe, Southfield and Hazelbeck, based on extended hydro theraphy pools

• University Academy Keighley – refurbished All Weather Running Track

• All have Multi Use Games Areas

• All have External Pitches

• All have Gym Facilities

• All have Fitness Suites

• All have Climbing Walls

• All have Dance Stuidios

• All have Athletics facilities (varying provision)