CITY COUNC IL Development, Environment and B Leisure Directorate

DATE REPORT TO 1 September 2009 CULTURE ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLITY SCRUTINY AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT BOARD

ITEM JOINT REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF CULTURE AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICES

SUBJECT

SPORT AND CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

SUMMARY

This report summarises the school and physical activity provision and how it links into community opportunities.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Board is asked to consider and note the contents of the report.

FINANC IAL IMPLICATIONS NO

CLEARED BY: Laura Pattman

BACKGROUND PAPERS

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1 DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND LEISURE DIRECTORATE CULTURE, ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABILITY SCRUTINY BOARD 1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

1.1 This report is in response to the Culture, Economy and Sustainability Scrutiny Board’s request for information regarding the mandatory and voluntary sport and physical activity on offer in schools and the wider community and how partnership working between schools and community organisations is developing.

2 BACKGROUND

2.1 Sheffield’s ‘A City of Opportunity – Corporate Plan 2008-11’ defines two of its ambitions as ‘A better life for children and young people’ and ’Supporting people to be healthy and independent’. The Corporate Plan priorities that have emerged from these ambitions are; • Raising attainment and aspiration (P49) • Improving children’s health (P50) • Increasing participation in sport and physical activity (P60).

2.2 In October 2007 the Government established the following PSA (Public Service Agreement) delivery target and related performance indicator.

• Government’s PSA Delivery Agreement 22 : “Deliver a successful Olympic Games and Paralympic Games with a sustainable legacy and get more children and young people taking part in high quality PE and sport.”

• Creation of a world-class system for Physical Education (PE) and Sport Indicator 5: “Percentage of 5-16 year olds participating in at least 2 hours per week of high-quality PE and sport at school and the percentage of 5-19 year olds participating in at least 3 further hours per week of sporting opportunities.”

2.3 This PSA target is now an integral part of the National PE and Sport Strategy for Young People (PESSYP) and has become widely known as the ‘Five Hour Offer’.

PE during curriculum time (on School Sport and physical activity in the community / off school site) based sport & physical activity

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In January 2009, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued ‘Promoting Physical Activity For Children And Young People’. The recommendations are that children and young people should undertake a range of moderate to vigorous- intensity activities for at least 60 minutes over the course of a day, every day. This report summarises how Sheffield is seeking to develop a programme relating to the above targets for its entire young people.

3 PE AND SPORT IN SCHOOLS

3.1 The Children and Young People’s Directorate’s (CYPD), Learning and Achievement Service (LAS), recognises the role that PE and school sport plays in the Every Child Matters agenda. In response to this the post of full time Sport Strategy Adviser has been created. The Adviser’s post is to ensure that the needs of young people relating to PE, sport and physical activity a re being incorporated into the city’s overall strategic planning. The Adviser works closely with schools through the objectives of the Learning and Achievement Service and in addition to this there is a close working relationship with colleagues in the Development, Environment and Leisure Directorate, and the Sheffield Primary Care Trust that ensures that strategy is cross-cutting. A further key role of the Sport Strategy Adviser is to coordinate the delivery infrastructure for PE and school sport.

3.2 Delivery Infrastructure

The city has five Specialist Colleges. Their role is to use sport as a tool to drive up attainment within the school and within their local partner primary and secondary schools. Four of the five Sports Colleges host School Sport Partnerships. Parkwood High School is the only one that does not host an SSP as they were awarded their specialism after the structure had been implemented.

Specialist Sports College School Sport Partnership All Saints Catholic High School Links Handsworth Grange Community Sports Forge College Westfield Sports College Points School and Community Arches Sports College

3.3 School sport across the whole city is primarily driven by the four School Sport Partnerships (SSPs). Since September 2005, every school in the city has been part of an SSP. Each SSP is led by a Partnership Development Manager (PDM) who is employed by the host Sports College. In each secondary school there is a school sport coordinator who works 2 days per week for the SSP. In each primary school there is a primary link teacher who is released from teaching for 12 days per year. Their combined role is to work strategically with each other and statutory and community partners to provide each child with the Five Hour Offer. There is also a team of School Sport Coaches, 2 Competition Managers and a Further Education Sports Coordinator who all support the work of the SSPs.

3.4 The Sheffield SSP infrastructure is funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families to the tune of £1million per year. This money is devolved to and managed by the four host sports colleges.

3 The work of the PE and Sport Infrastructure can be split into two key areas;

3.5 Curriculum Physical Education As part of the National Curriculum all schools must teach Physical Education. As part of the Five Hour Offer, the government encourages all schools to deliver two hours per week. Nationally the average minutes being delivered in a school are 118 per week. In Sheffield the average is 113.5.

3.6 80% of Sheffield primary schools now deliver the desired 120 minutes. The challenge lies with the secondary schools. In key stage three (11 to 14 year olds) many of the secondary schools now offer two hours. Where this doesn’t happen it is usually as a result of curriculum design, with schools offering two periods of 50 minutes PE per week, thereby missing out by 20 minutes. The schools that do achieve it offer two periods of 60 minutes, equalling 120 minutes. In key stage four (14 to 16) some schools drop one period of PE to accommodate GCSE / qualification programmes. This results in some young people only accessing 50 minutes of PE per week. On a positive note, most schools now offer some form of sport related qualifications and these have proved popular with increased numbers of pupils taking them up.

3.7 Ensuring that all schools deliver two hours PE is not only an integral part of a child’s education but it also ensures that inactive children get at a minimum of two hours physical activity per week which has important health benefits.

3.8 School based sport – lunch time / after school clubs

Schools have mostly engaged well in providing a range of sporting opportunities at lunchtime and after school. These clubs are delivered by a range of providers including school teachers and support staff, SSP staff, Activity Sheffield (Development, Environment and Leisure Directorate’s Leisure Services), Community Sports Clubs and private providers. In most cases the clubs are based on an activity that provides the young people with an introduction to a sport that will encourage them to attend a community sports club opportunity.

3.9 The chart below demonstrates the progress towards the two hour element of Indicator 5 of the Government’s PSA target. It should be noted that whilst Sheffield is making progress, the results from the 2008 survey still show that we are 5% behind the National Average.

A Chart to show the percentage of young people participating in at least two hours per week of high quality PE and sport on a school site

100 86 90 80 82 85 74 80 60 Sheffield 40 National 20 0 2006 2007 2008 Year

3.10 The 2009 data collection has been changed to reflect the recently amended success measure of Indicator 5 of the Government’s PSA target;

‘By 2010/11, 80% of 5-16 year olds will be taking part in 3 hours per week of PE and Sport organised by schools’ 4 3.11 The official data is released in early November but early indications from two of the SSPs show that a more realistic view at this time is that 50% of young people do three hours of PE and School Sport on a school site. This presents a big challenge in relation to engaging with a further 30% of young people within the next two years.

3.12 The recently published 21 st Century Schools White Paper has introduced ‘The Pupil Guarantee’. As schools respond to this it is hoped that there will be more opportunities for young people. The guarantee states that;

• Every pupil will go to a school where they take part in sport and cultural activities • Every 5-16 year old has access to five hours of high quality PE and Sport per week, in and out of school • Every pupil should have access to regular competitive sport, coaching to improve their skills and enjoyment, a choice of different sports, pathways to club and elite sport, and opportunities to lead and volunteer in sport • Every pupil should have access to activities out of school hours which may include study support, play/recreation, sport, by September 2010. And every young person should have access to a range of positive activities in their local area

3.13 A barrier to achieving the 80% target is resources. School staff have commitments placed upon them that limit their ability to deliver sports clubs. This means that much of the activity must be paid for. This is achieved by schools using their own resources, children paying and collaborative funding bids between schools and community organisations and sports clubs, including the “Kids Can Do” programme. In addition to this, linked to the recently published Sheffield “Lighting the Flame for Sport” Strategy, coaches are strategically deployed by Activity Sheffield and the SSPs.

3.14 Sc hool Sport Competition In 2004, 27% of young people had participated in one or more schools competition during that academic year. In 2008 that had increased to 36% .The reason for this increase is the combined effort of the Sheffield Federation of School Sport (the umbrella organisation that oversees the provision of sporting competition for all Sheffield schoolchildren), the SSPs and Activity Sheffield. This work is being coordinated by the SSP employed and managed Competition Manager team who strategically plan school competition across the City.

3.15 School based physical activity The City’s Corporate Plan 2008-11 cites ‘Improving Health’ as one of the outcomes of ‘A Better Life for Children and Young People’. As a part of this there are a number of agencies involved in raising the profile of physical activity in schools and working towards the target of moderate to vigorous-intensity activities for at least 60 minutes over the course of a day. These include the Healthy Schools team, the SSPs, the Primary Care Trust and transport planning teams. The resulting programmes include a network of Walking Buses, Bike It programmes and Breakfast clubs. In addition to this, a key element of the school based physical activity programme is active lunchtimes. Many primary schools have recognised that a programme of led physical activity and play during lunchtime results in less incidents of poor behaviour and bullying. This activity is led by lunch time supervisors, teaching assistants and older children.

3.16 Sheffield was recently named as one of nine national areas to be successfully awarded ‘Healthy Town’ status. One of the programme objectives is to make ‘Schools the heart of healthy communities ’. The desired outcomes for this area are to • Implement a whole school Change4Life programme (Change4Life is a programme that aims to prevent people from becoming overweight by encouraging them to eat

5 better and move more led by the Department of Health) in all of Sheffield’s 174 schools, reaching 65,356 pupils • Ensure that all children undertake at least 1 hour of physical activity per day

3.17 The Healthy Town project will be co-ordinated through the City’s Enhanced Public Health programme network. The schools element is being delivered in partnership with the Primary Care Trust, CYPD Healthy Schools Team, the 4 SSPs, Activity Sheffield, and voluntary and professional sports clubs. It is planned that the resource will be used to extend existing good practice and develop new innovative physical activity programmes.

4 SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE COMMUNITY

4.1 For the purpose of this report community activity takes places in the evenings, weekends and holidays in a variety of settings including; school sites, sports clubs, leisure centres, parks and other settings such as youth clubs and church halls.

4.2 The 2008 Sheffield Every Child Matters Survey tells us that 2472 secondary aged pupils said that they exercise for one hour or more, most days. In the primary aged survey, of the 3000 children surveyed, 44% ‘like to go to a sports group a lot’ when they are not at school. More importantly the secondary survey also tells us that while there are 61% of young people who currently attend sports or outdoor activities, a further 16% of young people want to do something but don’t have the opportunity. Focus groups are planned with children and young people to understand further the barriers they face and make plans to address them.

4.3 There are a number of challenges that exist in meeting the needs of these young people. This includes the capacity of existing sport and physical activity clubs and organisations to meet increased demand. This is often as a result of limited access to appropriate facilities, lack of appropriate coaches and volunteers but more often due to lack of funding and sustainability issues.

4.4 A strong partnership approach has been established for the delivery of sport and physical activity in the community through the 3 year city strategy; • Sheffield “Lighting the Flame for Sport”

The intention of the strategy is to use the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to inspire and encourage participation in sport and physical activity, to raise the profile of the city nationally and internationally, and to leave the legacy of highly skilled volunteers and coaches that will continue to support sport in the city.

4.5 The strategy is co-ordinated through ‘Sport Sheffield’ - a multi agency body that involves the key stakeholders in sport in Sheffield. The partners involved in Sport Sheffield are: • Sheffield City Council • Sheffield International Venues • County Football Association • Sheffield Hallam University • School Sports Partnerships • Sheffield PCT • Montgomery Leisure Services representing Professional Sports Clubs • Voluntary and Community Sport Sector Representatives • South Yorkshire Sport Partnership • Learning Skills Council • Sheffield College • University of Sheffield

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It is anticipated that as time goes on more and more agencies will see the benefits that sport in general can offer the city and will look to get actively involved in Sport Sheffield.

4.6 Sport Sheffield and its sub groups are responsible for the development and delivery of outcomes within 6 key priorities;

a. Increase participation in sport and physical activity b. Coach and volunteer development c. Top level sport d. The Cultural Olympiad e. Major sports events and international training camps f. Business Development

For the purpose of this report priorities A to D are viewed as the most relevant in terms of children and young people.

5.0 Increase participation in sport and physical activity

A wide range of organisations provide opportunities for children and young people to get involved in sport and physical activity out of school. A recent exercise coordinated by the South Yorkshire Sport Partnership combined with SCC information provided estimated numbers around sport and physical activities opportunities in the city for children and young people.

Activity Sheffield 338,727 Total throughput, 8-16 year olds 2008/09 Kids Can Do – Sport/Physical Activities 21,000 Approximate throughput 8- 13 year olds 2008/09 Sheffield Play (Activity Sheffield led) 110,000 Approximate throughput 8- 16 year olds 2008/09

NGB Accredited Clubs 604 Number of different activities at 100 NGB clubs per week Leisure Facilities/Youth Clubs 3,577 Number of different activities per week in 34 venues

Community/Voluntary/Professional Clubs 678* Number of different clubs in Sheffield (web research) County Football Association 412 Number of different football clubs in Sheffield (All ages)

* Figure expected to be significantly higher

A further more in depth and standard methodology audit coordinated again by the South Yorkshire Sport Partnership is planned for March 2010.

5.1 Community Assemblies

Community Assemblies are already playing a pivotal role in establishing which sport and physical activities they want to see in their area. Assemblies play a central role in the planning of Sheffield City Council provision from Activity Sheffield.

Sheffield is a candidate to be a host city as part of the 2018 England World Cup bid. A further example of Community Assemblies shaping the sporting offer is outlined in this city bid which includes the following statement;

7 By 2018, the bid outlines the following outcomes for each Community Assembly:-

• “One Charter Standard Community Club” • “One Disability Club” • “One Futsal Club” • “Three Charter Standard Development Clubs”

The Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA already enjoys football participation levels above the national average. The achievement of these goals will push local participation and club development to levels equal to any in the UK.

5.2 There are a wide range of sport and physical activity opportunities on offer, which includes types of activities which are specifically targeted at children and young people who would otherwise be disadvantaged in participating in sport.

Some of the types of opportunities for participation are:

• NGB sport clubs like Sheffield Hatters Club, Abbey Flyers, Swim Squad, Trampolining Club and Hawks

• Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football

• The Arches School Sport Partnership Games, an annual celebration of Primary school sport and culture with over 2000 pupils taking part.

• Sport England’s Sport Unlimited Programme, aimed at increasing opportunities for the “semi sporty” has so far attracted 11,321 new participants.

• The Playground to Podium “Come and Try it” day in January 2009 was aimed at attracting young disabled people into sport. Seven sports were offered with over 40 young people attending

• Mass participation events aimed Children and Young People like Play Day and the Mini Yorkshire Run

• Community sports opportunities from professional clubs

• Pay and Play activities

• Activity Sheffield’s Hub Club multi sports programme which has seen 12 weekly clubs established and 13 weekly road shows delivered across Sheffield

• A variety of activity that has been determined by Community Assemblies e.g. street sports, sports vans, Blastoff, Friday 5ives

• A consortium of the SSPs and Activity Sheffield has been awarded “Kids Can Do” funding to deliver positive sporting activities to 8 to 13 year olds during evenings, weekends and summer holidays

• Leisure centre based sessions and clubs

• Sports Camps run by SCC and private providers

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5.3 At a national level Sport England is the agency responsible for setting the strategic context for sport in local communities. In the last two years, Sport England has switched its focus away from local authority and is working to develop a modern sports club network in partnership with National Governing Bodies (NGBs).

NGBs will be ‘commissioned’ by Sport England to deliver increased participation in NGB- accredited clubs to a third of all 5-16 year-olds by 2010. In turn the NGBs will have greater autonomy over the investment of public funds within their sport – along with greater responsibility for the delivery of the outcomes.

6.0 Coaches and Volunteers

6.1 Coaches and volunteers are the ‘lifeblood’ of sport in the city, both in supporting participation, but also in developing sporting talent. Many Sheffield volunteers work with the cities children and young people and the number of sports volunteers can be measured by a national Sport England survey. The city is currently in line with the national average, but will use the survey to monitor progress against a target of annual increases in volunteer numbers.

6.2 Further work is planned to support coach and volunteer development Sheffield plan by Sport Sheffield focusing on recruitment, skills and support of volunteers. An example of this is t he Sheffield Academy of Young Leaders in Sport programme (SAYLS) is a nationally recognised programme that recruits, trains and deploys young people at sports events and in community sports settings. The focus is on skills for personal development and employability and has already seen a number of young people gain employment as a result of the programme. There are currently 60, 15 to 18 year olds involved.

7.0 Top Level Sport

7.1 Sheffield children and young people deserve to have aspirations and the support to achieve in top level sport.

Sheffield athletes are encouraged to work as ambassadors for sport in the city to increase profile and sense of local pride. Further work is underway to identify funding to implement support packages for athletes with potential, but who are not yet on funded programmes. This support will include sports science, sports medicine, coach and parent/carer education, media education and PR.

An emerging competition structure in schools that is being developed by the Competition Managers network is expected to identify further children and young people who will be the top level athletes of the future.

7.2 A recent talent identification programme in Diving, linked to the High Performance Centre at recently tested in excess of 2500 young people and has identified nearly 100 talented divers.

7.3 Paralympics Great Britain held a Paralympic Talent Day at EIS Sheffield and Ponds Forge, hosting 13 different sports with 117 athletes. The talented athletes were offered a fast track programme to compete in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

8 Cultural Olympiad

8.1 The Cultural Olympiad provides opportunities to engage a wider section of children and young people, including those that may not be interested in sport. Despite funding 9 Sheffield aims to maximise participation in cultural activities as part of the ‘Sheffield Lighting the Flame Strategy’. Close working relationships have already been established with key city providers in the city like Danceworks and Sheffield Hallam University.

9 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

9.1 There are no financial implications raised in this report.

10 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IMPLICATIONS

10.1 There are no Equal Opportunities implications raised in this report.

11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

11.1 There are no environmental implications raised in this report.

12 RECOMMENDATIONS

12.1 The Board is asked to consider and note the contents of the report.

Author Kate Lewis - Sports Strategy Advisor – CYPD Diana Radford – Head of Sport and Physical Activity – DEL Date 5/8/09

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