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Item 3 29th August 2013 Glasgow City Council Children and Families Policy Development Committee Report by Executive Director of Education Contact: Maureen McKenna Ext: 74551 Physical Education, Physical Activity and School Sport (PEPASS) Purpose of Report This report describes how the new PEPASS team is taking forward health and wellbeing in partnership with Glasgow Life and Sport Scotland. Recommendations It is recommended that the Children and Families Policy Development Committee consider the findings of the report. Ward No(s): Citywide: x Local member(s) advised: Yes No consulted: Yes No 1 1. Background 1.1 During 2012/13, Education Services undertook a service reform of the delivery of physical education, physical activity and school sport in partnership with Glasgow Life and Sport Scotland. 1.2 The service reform considered the national policy of delivering at least two hours of good quality physical education for all primary children and at least two periods for secondary young people in S1 to S4. The reform also took into consideration the range of staff who support the delivery of physical education, physical activity and school sport to children and young people in our schools. 2. Partnership 2.1 A new group was convened with membership from Education Services, Glasgow Life and Sport Scotland – the PEPASS group. This strategic group has improved the partnership working to maximise the opportunities for all children and young people to benefit from physical education, physical activity and school sport. 2.2 The group regularly reports to the Sport and Active Theme Group which is chaired by Councillor Archie Graham. It has responsibility for the delivery of the sport and active legacy Glasgow 2014. 3. Appendices 3.1 There are three appendices to the report. Appendix 1 is the leaflet which describes the new PEPASS team and its approach. 3.2 Appendix 2 describes the success we have had in celebrating Leadership and Sporting Success Awards along with some examples of success from our secondary schools. 3.3 Appendix 3 provides the latest government figures on the delivery of physical education nationally. 4. Council Strategic Plan Implications Economic Impact: A healthier population will contribute more effectively to the economic sustainability of the city. Sustainability: Not Applicable Financial: Within existing resources Legal: Not Applicable Personnel: Within existing resources 2 Sustainable Procurement Not Applicable and Article 19: 5. Recommendations 5.1 It is recommended that the Children and Families Policy Development Committee consider the findings of the report. 3 Appendix 1 Physical Education Physical Activity School Sport PEPASS together inspiring success Scottish Government has made a strong commitment to support local authorities to deliver on the two hours/periods of Physical Education by 2014 and progress towards an integrated approach to Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport. Scottish Government has agreed that sportscotland and Education Scotland, will lead on the delivery of this target and will work with local authorities by providing additional resources to those who commit to delivering the target by 2014. Targets set Education Services ■ Two hours PE target for primary Glasgow is committed to this target and schools [P1-P7] by 2014 Education Services has formed a Physical Education, Physical Activity and School ■ Two periods PE target for secondary Sport (PEPASS) team which comprises of schools [S1-S4] by 2014. the Physical Education Lead Officers, Active Education Services and their Partners Schools Coordinators, Dance and Activities Development Officer, Glasgow Swim Team, Education Services, Glasgow Life and Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre sportscotland have developed an integrated and an administrative support team. and strategic approach to the management The PEPASS Management Team consists of Physical Education, Physical Activity, School of: Andrea Crawford, PEPASS Manager; Sport, as well as sport in the local community. Sally Tait, Active Schools Manager; Neil The PEPASS partners, Education Services, Wightwick, Blairvadach Manager; Kirsten Glasgow Life and sportscotland are Noon, Projects Development Officer. delivering against key priority areas: ■ 2014 legacy sport ■ Physical Education and School Sport Glasgow City Council Education Services ■ Participation City Chambers East ■ Coach Education and Leadership 40 John Street Glasgow G1 1JL ■ Club Coaching and Volunteering 0141 287 2000 ■ Events and Competition. www.glasgow.gov.uk Physical Education Lead Officers Active Schools aims: Four Physical Education Lead Officers will The Active Schools network aims to increase drive forward the Scottish Government’s activity levels of children and young people by: expectations. The Physical Education Lead ■ ensuring there are more and higher Officers remit covers Primary, Secondary and quality opportunities to participate additional support for learning (ASL) Schools. in sport within schools Physical Education Lead Officers aims: ■ building capacity through the recruitment, ■ support targeted schools not delivering retention and development of a network two hours/periods Physical Education of volunteers to deliver sport ■ identify, support and increase contribution ■ motivating and inspiring children and of Post Graduate Certification Education young people to participate in sport. Physical Education (PGCE PE) ■ promote more staff development Dance and Activities opportunities in Physical Education Development Officer ■ support schools in timetabling and Glasgow is leading the way in terms of what maximise the use of facilities both in we do in education to encourage children and school and within the community young people to lead healthy lifestyles. Dance ■ lead development and support for National is a major element of the physical activity Qualifications, including Physical Education available to Glasgow Schools and is delivered programmes for the senior phase. through a number of programmes including Determined to Dance and Active Schools. Taken together, Building the Curriculum 1, the Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice Determined to Dance is delivered by a team Paper and the Health and Wellbeing Experiences of highly qualified dance coaches. Throughout and Outcomes make clear the importance of the programme, the coaches and pupils work Physical Education and the distinct contribution together to learn about dance techniques, it makes to developing learners’ health and music and co ordination, motivation and wellbeing. Practitioners and learners together self esteem. The children and young people will focus on developing the significant aspects create their own routines which they of learning in physical education across all then perform to a range of audience. three lines of development: Movement skills, competencies and concepts; Cooperation and competition; Evaluating and appreciation. [Health and Wellbeing principles and practice paper] PEPASS: together inspiring success Active Schools Team Glasgow Swim Team Active Schools is a team of coordinators The Glasgow Swim Team delivers a working to provide more and higher quality programme to all Primary Schools teaching opportunities for children and young people and promoting swimming to children to participate in sport and physical activity from Primary 5 through to Primary 7. before, during lunch and after school. Across the City have the opportunity Coordinators work with Primary, Secondary to complete the following courses: and ASL establishments across the city. ■ Water Confidence The team work to increase the number of opportunities available to children and young ■ Learning to Swim people by recruiting a network of volunteers. ■ Distance Swimming. The coordinators build effective links with clubs and other community organisations The children are assessed under the to create a ‘pathway’ for children and young National Swimming Assessment Criteria people to continue their participation in for Scottish Swimming. Triple S Swimmers, sport and activity in the community. where necessary, are offered the Top Up Swimming Programme ensuring core skills Active Schools team works together with in water confidence are established. organisations and individuals, including PE staff and Sports Development officers, providing a wide range of opportunities connecting Physical Education, school sport and club sport. Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre Blairvadach Outdoor Centre is Glasgow’s main outdoor education provision. It is situated in Rhu next to the Gare Loch, offering land and water based activities. Glasgow’s Primary, Secondary and ASL schools are offered residential experiences over the course of 2-5 days. The centre’s educational programmes have been developed in line with the objectives of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) and delivered via a variety of adventure activities. In addition to residential programmes, opportunities exist for schools, groups and individuals to pursue coaching qualifications in: ■ Adventure Education ■ Outdoor Learning ■ First Aid ■ Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Supervisor’s Award. I am delighted to be able to introduce you to the new PEPASS team. The Commonwealth Games are now just one year away. It is essential that we use this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embed Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport into the daily routine of all our children and families. The PEPASS team will build on the already strong success we have in the city. Each year we have increasing