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SCHOOL SPORTPARTNERSHIPS IN SALFORD

WORKING WITH TEACHERS TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL SPORT.

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INTRODUCTIONWELCOME TO THE LATEST EDITION OF SNAPSHOT.

Without hesitation it can be said that this has been both the hardest year for the School SportPartnership, yet also the most rewarding.

With national funding for the SSP structure ending it has fallen on schools to put their financestowards supporting PE and School Sport, and we are delighted that we continue to work withover 50 schools in Salford with their backing.

Our work has been recognised at a National Level with awards received this year includingYouth Sport Trust Gold Partner Status, Association for Physical Education Approved ProviderStatus and the Matalan yoUR Activity Award for engaging young people in PE and Sport.

We are also grateful for the support received from All Hallows RC Business, Enterprise andSports College, NHS Salford, Lloyds TSB, Matalan, The Health Lottery and Youth Sport Trust.

In a new era we have embraced The School Games and organised a record number ofcompetitions. A tremendous amount of credit for this goes to the School Sports Co-ordinators,Primary Link Teachers, the Young Leaders and Volunteers that make it all happen. But, asalways, it is the young people that make it worthwhile.

In an historic year of sport, our legacy work is only just beginning and as you flick throughSnapshot we hope you get a sense of this and as always we welcome your comments.

Dean Gilmore

Partnership Development Manager and School Games Organiser

School Sport Partnerships in Salfordwww.sspsalford.com

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SARAH STOREYPARTNERSHIP AMBASSADOR

“I am thrilled that in a momentous year for sport, and for mepersonally, that the work of School Sport Partnerships inSalford continues to go from strength to strength.

I am delighted to have been an ambassador for thepartnership in this significant period, and grateful for all thesupport and good wishes I received in the build up to London2012. My training schedule did not allow me to attend asmany events this year, but I understand that a record numberof competitions took place. It is pleasing that so many ofthese events have been excellently led by young leaders asthey are vital for the future of sport.

I have kept in touch with the partnership activities whethertravelling by plane, train or bicycle; or training and competingin far off places. I really wish all the young people of Salfordsuccess in their sporting endeavours in the coming years.School sport set me on the road to Paralympic Gold and Ihope that today’s young people grasp the opportunities theyare presented with.

Finally, I would like to wish Dean and his team all the best asthey strive to keep school sport high on the agenda in thepost-Olympics period.”

Sarah Storey, Partnership Ambassador

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WORLD SPORT DAYTWENTY FOUR SCHOOLS CELEBRATED WORLD SPORT DAY WITH A ‘TASTE THE OLYMPICS’ EXPERIENCE AT SALFORD SPORTS VILLAGE.

The event was enjoyed by over 300 youngsters and supported by Lloyds TSB.

The opening ceremony included a performance from a Drum Group that provided the perfect beat for the parade of Athletes.

When the action started, youngsters tried their hand at Handball, gaveGoalball a go, endeavoured to beat ‘Fred the Red’, tried Tennis, achieved at Athletics, rose to the Salford City Reds Rugby Challenge, were not foiledby Fencing and even chanced their arm at a ‘Change for Life’ challenge.

All participants received a commemorative medal but the award for the best country went to Greece, represented on the day by James Brindley. The judges were impressed by the outfits, their bouzouki music, and the feta cheese salad and olives at lunch.

The medal table was won by Bermuda. It wasn’t quite Bermudan weather, but the pupils from Christ the King excelled throughout the day anddeserved their award, presented by Councillor Humphries.

“It’s fabulous to get to see this event and I will ensure I’m here nextyear. The youngsters have had such a great time and I’m sure they feelinspired as well as very tired.” Rick Mullin, Lloyds TSB

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‘MOVE WITH’THE SALFORD PHYSICAL LITERACY PROGRAMME.

The Salford Physical Literacy programme, ‘Move With’ isaimed at providing a simple, quality series of physical activitysessions accessible to young people aged 5-7.

Key to the success of the process is the training of teachersand other staff through providing exemplar sessions and highquality resources. The resource has been developed locally inpartnership with schools and Manchester United Foundation,funded and supported by Salford Healthy Schools and NHSSalford.

‘Move With’ has already reached 30 schools and proved to behugely popular. Here is a sample of what schools have to sayabout the programme.

“The children loved the trainer and the programme andlooked forward to it each week. Effective and purposefulsessions which are full of enjoyment.” Wardley

“The children are better able to move their bodies andchange direction. They have made significant improvementin physical skills.” The Deans

“Fun, active and suitable for Reception. I was impressedwith the planning that had gone in to all the activities andthe way they were demonstrated and delivered to theclass.” St Augustine’s

“The children have shown an increased confidence in theirown abilities. They enjoyed every minute of this excellentprogramme and improved their physical skills whilst doingit.” Holy Family

“The children thoroughly enjoyed the programme. Theymade significant progress in overall skills and I havealready started using the ideas in my own PE lessons.”St Edmund’s RC

The ‘Move With’ series of booklets (Beginners, Intermediateand Advanced) is available from the Partnership. Anaccompanying DVD is available to all trained schools.

The Partnership also encourages schools to participate inthe BUPA ‘Start to Move’ National Programme and heldthree successful training courses totalling six hours. Formore information go to www.starttomovezone.com

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SALFORD SCHOOLS RUNTHE FIRST EVER SALFORD SCHOOLS RUN PROVED TO BE A HUGE SUCCESS AS OVER ATHOUSAND YOUNGSTERS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND EVEN BABIES INPRAMS COMPLETED THE 2012 METRE COURSE.

The run provided all schools with a unique opportunity to takepart in an event in the shadow of a London 2012 venue. All theyoung people that ran will remember the day and cherish theirvery own '2012 medal' for years to come.

Legacy Events provided their expertise on the day and LeePovah one of the event co-ordinators said: “The SalfordSchools Run has been a great chance to raise muchneeded funds. It’s fabulous that so many schools felt theycould support this mass participation event that helpspromote community values and healthy living.”

James Porter, a teacher at St Luke’s CE summed up thefeelings of the pupils after the race: “The children werebuzzing with excitement about taking part in this event andkeen to challenge themselves. It catered for everyone, fromthe children gifted in sport to those who really struggle. Ithelped raise the sense of school community and the factthat we were doing it together as a family of Salfordschools.”

Schools travelled from across the city to take part and thiscomment from a parent whose child attends SpringwoodSchool was typical: “It was really nice to see my son takingpart in something with other children from other schoolsthat he will remember. He hasn’t taken his medal off yet.”Jane Mechen, a teacher at the school added: “We reallyenjoyed the event and would love to participate again nextyear. Thank you for all your hard work.”

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YOUNG LEADERSTHE SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIP WORKS WITH YOUNG LEADERS IN A PATHWAY FROM ‘MINI WHISTLERS’ THROUGH TO ‘PLATINUM AMBASSADORS’.

Whether they are helping to organise a festival in their own school, oracting as an Ambassador promoting the values of sport to their peers, thecontribution of the young people is vital to successful sporting events.

Every event needs volunteers and officials and the young leaders andofficials have been praised from teachers, participants and parents fortheir role in the competitions.

“What excellent role models these referees have been. They know therules and have got all the big decisions right. We could do with themrefereeing in the Premier League this weekend.” Parent

“I want to be wearing that kit (commenting on the ‘Young Leader’uniform) when I go to High School.” Participant

“A brave decision to hand over the organisation of the event to thestudents, but it has paid dividends. They have clearly been wellprepared and know what they are doing. Congratulations all around.”Teacher

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PRIMARY SCHOOLS ACROSS SALFORD HAVE BEEN PARTICIPATING IN A RANGE OF ‘SCHOOL GAMES’ COMPETITIONS.

SALFORD SCHOOL GAMES

The School Games initiative is one of the key legacy programmes of London 2012 and AllHallows is the hub-site for co-ordinating primary events in Salford.

Thousands of youngsters, aged 5 -11 from 46 schools have taken part in Sportshall Athletics,Gymnastics, Hockey, Tag Rugby, Swimming, Boccia, Golf, Girls Football, Basketball, Handball,Tennis and even a Zumba Festival.

Congratulations must go to all the participants, but a special mention needs to be made ofCathedral School of St Peter and St John RC who were Salford Champions in 3 events.

Lyndsay Clarke, School Sports Coach said: “The standard of the competitions has been veryhigh. Cathedral School has a particularly strong group of pupils for a small school and theyare encouraged by the Head teacher to take part in every event. I’m delighted that theirsuccess at the cluster events has taken them on to do so well in the various Salford Finals.”

The winners of the different Salford finals enjoyed the honour of representing the city at theGreater Manchester School Games.

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GALLERY

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INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATION

In July 2005 the London 2012 bid team made a promise:‘to reach young people all around the world andconnect them to the inspirational power of the Gamesso they are inspired to choose sport’.

Our partners in Malaysia have had a very exciting year.SMJK Shing Chung has been busy celebrating the schoolcentennial with a grand reunion dinner held in July atwhich All Hallows were guests of honour. New changingfacilities for girls have been built and they have expandedthe Young Leaders programme to involve over 100 leadersdelivering sport to more than 900 youngsters in otherschools in the Sungai Siput area of Perak.

“I have much improved my confidence andorganisation skills.” Yee Yin Hao, Young Leader

“I have improved communication skills in English and agrowing interest in sport.” Khooi Xin Zee, Young Leader

Tai Chee Cheng, the motivating and committed teacher ofPE at SMJK Shing Chung was selected by the BritishCouncil in Malaysia to chaperone Ahmad AimanAsmayatim from Tuanku Abdul Rahman School on Day 41of the Olympic Torch Relay in Nottingham. He thoroughlydeserved this honour and everyone who knows ‘TC’ inSalford was delighted for him.

THE INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATION PROGRAMME AIMS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OFCHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES, IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIESACROSS THE WORLD AND IS BRINGING INTO REALITY THE ‘SINGAPORE VISION’.

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MORNING MOVE IT

The popularity of MMI is partially due to the simplicity – children having fun in an energeticexercise to music programme, to kick start the school day. An estimated 20,000 young peoplehave taken part since MMI was launched over 6 years ago. Two DVDs are currently available,and schools have been inspired to create their own routines to feature in a third volume.

MORNING MOVE IT HAS PROVED TO BE A HUGE SUCCESS, NOT ONLY IN SALFORD SCHOOLS BUT IN SCHOOLS ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY.

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MATALAN SPORTING PROMISETHE PARTNERSHIP HAS ALWAYS EMBRACED NEW POSSIBILITIES AND WAS ONE OF THEFIRST AREAS OF THE COUNTRY TO TRIAL THE MATALAN SPORTING PROMISE INITIATIVE.

The new look TOP Sport programme helps teachers unlockthe potential of their pupils in Key Stage 2 PE by developingyoung people's physical and social skill development,improving wider learning skills, such as confidence andmanaging their emotions; and increasing young people'sunderstanding of their health and well-being. Thanks to thesupport received from Matalan with innovative resources; andthe backing of NHS Salford with equipment and funding forschool support, the programme will have reached all KeyStage 2 teachers in a minimum of 36 schools by the end of theacademic year. Over 50 schools have already attended initialtraining and our ‘Matalan Tuesdays’ support programme isproving to be a real hit with teachers.

Here is a selection of their comments:

“I can’t wait to start using the resources. The way they havebeen devised has been very well thought out. I particularlylike the use of questioning and how this can be adapted tosuit the needs of the children.”

“The staff are really positive about using the ideas andresources presented. This will benefit over 200 pupils at ourschool. Thanks.”

“This will help me to make the children more reflectivelearners, even those that think they are the ‘experts’ alreadywill be challenged.”

“This will make me think about breaking down the lessonswith better questioning.”

“The lessons will hopefully be more focused and reflective –more child led. Thank you.”

“Great ideas for future lessons. I found the information veryuseful and visual.”

“This has given me the confidence to involve the children intheir own reflective thinking and assessing their learning.”

“Made me think, having spoken to the tutors, about puttinggame play, strategies and invention of games into sessionsto allow the children to have more input and check theirunderstanding.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed the day and the children respondedwell. Clearly demonstrated how a session can suit thedemands of different groups.”

“The cards are easy to read and follow. The children reallyenjoyed the sessions.”

“As a non-specialist this will help enormously.”

“I feel that the resources will enable excellent high qualitydelivery and confident, resilient learners. Thanks.”

“This is very useful as a special school for our own in-houseinclusion. The children learned effectively from each other.”

The Partnership also delivers on the Matalan yoUR Activityprogramme equipping young people with the ability and desire to adopt healthier lifestyles and sustain theirinvolvement in sporting activity beyond their school life. In support of the work we are doing, Matalan Ambassador, Sir Steve Redgrave visited All Hallows to see both programmes in action. A video of this special day can beviewed at the Matalan Sporting Promise website.

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YOUR PE LEGACYTHE 3RD ANNUAL PRIMARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL SPORT CONFERENCE.

‘Your PE Legacy’ explored how Physical Education and school sport can be used to influence Healthy Lifestylechoices and how the Olympics 2012 can be used as a catalyst to motivate them.

Darren Campbell, Manchester’s own Olympic, European andCommonwealth gold medallist opened the conference with aninspirational message which focussed on the importance ofself belief in achieving anything in life. His fascinating journeyto Olympic victory helped teachers to understand that theycan’t always see the contribution they are making to the livesof young people, but giving them a dream is something thatstays with them long after they leave school. He thanked all theprimary school teachers in attendance and commended theircommitment in his role as an ambassador for the Youth SportTrust. “Tear-jerking” was one teacher’s description of Darren’saddress, and another summed up the general feeling of theconference. “The opening address was really good andaffirmed why we have such an impact on children’s livesand a duty to deliver for them.”

Later on in the morning Mark Chilton, a key member ofLancashire’s County Championship winning cricket teamjoined in a Morning Move It workshop, designed to raiseactivity levels among primary age children.

Peter Wright, Head teacher of St Peter’s CE Primary said: “Notonly was Darren Campbell’s address inspirational, but thecoaching sessions which followed gave us top-qualityadvice on how to pass on the benefits of sportingendeavour to the next generation of potential athletes.”

The conference was attended by members of staff from 53different schools. Delegate feedback was extremely positivewith 100% of delegates stating they would attend next year andrecommend the event to a colleague.

CHAMPIONS DROP IN ON SALFORD TEACHERS TO PRAISE THEIR DEDICATION.

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NEW ERA:NEW IDEASTHE 4TH ANNUAL PRIMARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL SPORT CONFERENCE.

School Sport Partnerships in Salford hosted the 4th AnnualPrimary Physical Education and School Sport Conference atThe Point, Lancashire County Cricket Club.

The conference, titled ‘New Era: New Ideas’ was anopportunity to bring people from primary schools across thecity together and consider how they can continue to inspireand encourage young people and their families to participatein physical activity in the aftermath of the successful OlympicGames.

Derek Redmond, World Champion and famous Olympian,opened the conference with a message which focussed onseeing problems as challenges. He took the audience on aroller-coaster of emotions when recounting the famous incidentin the Barcelona Olympics when his father burst throughsecurity to help him finish the race after he suffered a careerending hamstring injury. Later on in the morning Derek joinedin a ‘Move With’ workshop, a resource developed to improvephysical literacy among KS1 children. John Shiels, ChiefExecutive of Manchester United Foundation spoke about theimportance of partnership working and innovation andexplained to delegates how Manchester United had workedclosely with the School Sport Partnership to develop ‘MoveWith’. Alistair Fisher from NHS Salford then assisted Derek inpresenting 18 schools with resource bags worth £275 for KS2PE following training on the Matalan Sporting Promise TopsProgramme.

Derek said: “I’m delighted to see that there are these PEopportunities in Salford. In a period of spending cuts it isencouraging to see how you are embracing a new era withthese new programmes and ideas.”

The conference was attended by 70 delegates and theorganiser Mrs Elaine Gilmore said: “We are delighted that somany schools attended again this year. Without thecommitment of All Hallows to hosting the School SportPartnership, and to Salford NHS who yet again helped tofund the event, it simply could not happen.”

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INVITED GUESTS PAY TRIBUTE TO LEGACY COMMITMENT.

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PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES

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Developing Physical Literacy inReception and KS1An introduction to a multi-skills approach tolearning through activities which focus on thefundamentals of movement. This approachdevelops movement, agility, balance and co-ordination and addresses creative, cognitive,social, physical and personal development.

Preparing for a PhysicalEducation OFSTEDSupport in raising standards of teaching andlearning, preparing paperwork and subject-specific guidance.

Playground Leader TrainingAn opportunity for pupils to develop theirleadership skills, enabling them to design anddeliver playground games to younger children atlunchtime. This raises the leaders self confidenceand self esteem, and also has many health andsocial benefits for the participating youngerpupils.

Use of Higher Order Questioningin KS2 GamesAn approach to developing higher order thinkingskills through the teaching of familiar games forunderstanding. This approach uses higher orderquestioning to develop creative, cognitive, social,physical and personal ability.

Mini WhistlersAn opportunity for pupils to develop theirleadership skills by learning how to facilitate smallsided football games between younger pupils.Skills learned include basic game organisation,applying the rules of the game, and basic positivebehaviour management techniques.

With the Government National PE and Sport Strategy ending in 2011 the introduction of ‘Partnership Packages’ has enabledschools to continue to receive many of the services previously provided under the PESS Strategy, as well as some new servicesspecifically designed through Head teacher consultation. Schools now access the provision as part of the annual BronzeMembership. Some schools upgrade their membership to Silver or Gold to receive additional services.

‘Partnership Packages’ are constantly evolving and the following reflects the offer to schools at the time of printing.

All member schools enjoy free entry into celebratory events and competitions.

SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIPS IN SALFORD IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITYPE SUPPORT AND ADVICE FOR SCHOOLS AND THEIR PUPILS.

Support for Curriculum PE To support teachers to increase subjectknowledge in delivering high quality physicaleducation and develop confidence andcompetence through a system of modelling,supporting and observing.

Achieving High Quality PhysicalEducationAn opportunity to address standards, examiningwhat high quality (outstanding) teaching andlearning looks like in physical education. Areasinclude achievement and enjoyment, thecurriculum, use of ICT and leadership andmanagement.

Annual Primary PE Conference and PE Lead MeetingsAccess to a range of new and refreshing high quality training, which will impact upon standards of teaching.

An opportunity to develop understanding and enhance learning in areas of current development, to support the delivery of broad, balanced and inclusive PE.

A focussed opportunity to consider improvement in present provision to achieve high quality outcomes.

Food LeadersAn opportunity for schools to use a cross-curricular programme to engage pupils and theirfamilies in positive health-related messages.

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Mentoring Support forGymnastics, Dance and Games A comprehensive support package whichdevelops teacher confidence and competencethrough a system of modelling, team teaching,supporting and observing in a long termpurposeful way, increasing the potential forlasting impact.

In compiling this edition of Snapshot, we wanted the final words to be a memorable or inspiring quote.

In the end these two quotes by Sir Steve Redgrave seemed to have relevance to all the work we do.

The first from 2009: “The success of these games will not bewhat happens in 2013, but what happens in 2020 and beyond."

The second was not from the school egg and spoon race, but prior to Sir Steve winning his 5th Gold Medal at theSydney Olympics in 2000: "Remember these six minutes forthe rest of your lives. Listen to the crowd and take it all in. This is the stuff of dreams."

To the little girl in the Great Britain kit, her dream starts right here.

SCHOOL SPORT PARTNERSHIPS IN SALFORDWorking with teachers to develop PE and school sport.

HOSTED BY All Hallows RC Business, Enterprise and Sports College, Weaste Lane, Salford M5 5JH

CONTACTDEAN GILMORE PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MANAGER E: dean.gilmore@salford.gov.uk T: 0161 921 1911ELAINE GILMORE HIGH QUALITY OFFICER E: egilmore@salford.gov.uk T: 0161 921 1934

www.sspsalford.com

Photographs in this publication are courtesy of Dean Gilmore, Bill McLaughlin or individual schools and consent for their publication has been attained through individuals, their schools or at an activity where consent was a requirement of participation. Photographs on page 3 are courtesy of Sarah Storey.