SEPTEMBER BEST PRACTICE:
HAPPY PLAYING SPORT?
Andy Price
Paignton Community and Sports College
A PE Focus Profile form was sent out to all our primaries, to be completed not only by those pupils starting their secondary schools in September but by their classroom teachers, too.
This A4 questionnaire, provided our PE department with some really useful information: It not only covered a self evaluation of the child but a teacher’s assessment, too.
It was piloted earlier this year - thanks to all the Year 6 teachers.
To access this form please use the following link and feel free to edit accordingly:
http://www.torbaysport.com/member_downloads.php?category=26
MARCH BEST PRACTICE:
SUPER SPORTS!
Torbay Youth Sports Council
The Torbay Youth Sports Council have come up with a way of introducing a range of new and alternative sports to the silent majority in the bay. They will be running a series of super sport events that will take place around the bay, over the course of this academic year. They will be running the whole event, aimed at trying to get these pupils to take up these opportunities and access the five hour offer the government are keen to achieve. The events will take place in different schools during the next six months and they are making it multicultural, by looking at events around the world: Kabbadi, Danish Long ball and dodgeball are just some of the sports that will be played.
JANUARY BEST PRACTICE:
STRIKE!
Craig Ayles
Priory R. C Primary School
Intra-school Competitive Leagues.
For the whole of the Autumn Term the children at Priory form Year 1 to 6 have been gripped with the excitement of being involved in a Class Skittles League. This finished at the end of term with a whole school assembly, where a trophy for Best Girls Skittles Person, Best Boys Skittles Person, Best Referee, and a Fairplay Award were given.
During the course of the term every child experienced the thrill of being a referee, counting the number of skittles that had been knocked over, chalking up the score and checking that all pupils played fairly. This process has also ensured that every pupil in the school has been involved in regular intra-school competition and has experienced leadership which provides excellent data for the PESSYP survey.
The children have enjoyed the experience of being involved in a weekly competitive league and can't wait to do it again!
DECEMBER BEST PRACTICE
MONEY MATTERS!
Matt Godfrey
Paignton Community and Sports College
This example shows that a block of lessons does not have to go down the traditional ‘teacher led’ route but instead can be set up and run by the pupils to maximise their learning. It will hopefully appeal to all teachers and can be adapted to suit different subjects.
Pupils are split into 4 teams which they keep in from week to week. They have the opportunity to earn money for their team to buy players from other teams in the group during weeks 3 and 5.
HOW TO EARN MONEY
Pupils can earn money as soon as they step into the changing rooms by behaving well, following instructions, if they have the correct kit, the quality of the pitch set up, the quality of each teams warm up, if the team meets the lessons’ learning objective and the teams etiquette and team work throughout the lesson. Money can be taken from each team if there is too much talking during the register or transition periods and if there is arguing with players or the referee during matches.
THE IDEA
The idea of setting this block of lessons as an on going CHAMPIONS LEAGUE theme, is because I wanted to engage all pupils every week - where they would take ownership of their own learning and have the opportunity of reciprocal teaching. It would also help the pupils with their cross curricular subjects and mostly something that would make them enjoy and look forward to as the highlight of their school week.
The group I have piloted is a mixed ability of 27 year 9 boys, including 6 pupils who are on the school SENCO list for varied learning and behavioural reasons. The NC concept I am working towards is; Informed choice about health & leadership, through leading games.
All members can access an example of a lesson plan by clicking on the following link:
http://www.torbaysport.com/member_downloads.php?category=26
NOVEMBER: BEST PRACTICE
BE COOL . . BE ACTIVE!
Bernadette Kennedy
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
For the first cross curricular theme of our new curriculum we took the theme 'Fit2Learn'. It involved Years 1-6 working on aspects of fitness and health which some year groups linked beautifully to dance and others to Harvest. In Years 5 and 6 we focussed on daily physical activity and decided we wanted to produce dvd's similar to the recently acquired 'Dance Animation'.
So we worked on our ideas: produced an activity, filmed it and chose the background music. We then visited the ICT 'cube' at Churston and compiled our videos using newly acquired ICT skills. Returning to school, we then burnt them onto disc, enabling us to take them home to hopefully keep up our 'daily activity'! We will also use them in school for others to join in as 'Wake and Shake'.
They are great and you would be welcome to visit to view them.
JULY: BEST PRACTICE
Soc 
Core!
Torquay Community College PE Department ran a new initiative this term called
Soc-Core.
This is a cross curricular project based on a football tournament involving all members of year 7.
Over the course of a day, the students complete tasks based on Maths, English and Science.
The tasks include collecting data on heart rates and the effect of exercise on the heart; writing match reports for the matches that the teams are involved in; collecting and analysing data to see if there is any correlation between the number of passes a team makes and the overall success of that team and finally, whether the number of shots a team takes affects the final score.
For more information please contact Mr Gareth Harries, Head Of Physical Education, on 01803 329351
APRIL: BEST PRACTICE
Can I help out, Sir?
Last year, Daniel was a year 6 pupil at St Marychurch Primary School:
I asked him if he would like to return as a volunteer to help with the football clubs after school. Having said, yes, he then took on the role as my assistant coach.
He has not only helped the children with their footballing skills, but has proved to be a perfect role model for them, too.
Dan has helped me during both after school training sessions and matches since September 2008. He has helped with both the year 3/4 and 5/6 football training.
This has meant that he has regularly been volunteering twice a week, in his own time.
Dan has made a big impact on our football teams this year:
The year 3/4 training for both boys and girls, started at the beginning of the year, with many of them not having ever played before.
Throughout the many training sessions, the improvement has been dramatic, with many of the players now showing signs of becoming good footballers.
The year 5/6 training is for boys only:
Dan has really worked hard to help mould them into great players and his influence has been a large factor in our success on the pitch - this year we have finished top of our league and we are shortly to play in a cup semi final.
Hopefully, Dan will continue to enjoy and support our football clubs.
At the end of this year, I will offer another year 6 leaver the same opportunity - and who knows – the present 3/4‘s might finish top of the league, too!
Chris Hallett, St Marychurch Primary School.
MARCH: BEST PRACTICE
Sports Leaders Make it Happen!
These fun badges are being awarded to Torquay Community College Yr 7 pupils for demonstrating good leadership qualities and proving themselves to be good role models. Each colour represents a different tutor group.
At around 40p each they are a worthwhile incentive so check out:
http://www.badgeplanet.co.uk/designyourown.asp?
FEBRUARY'S FOCUS OF GOOD PRACTICE:
St Margaret Clitherow Primary School and Chestnut Primary School
Shared staff training session for Leap into Life
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After discussions between St Margaret Clitherow and Chestnut Primary School it was suggested that we try a joint after school training session. This would give staff a chance to meet and work with each other whilst receiving training for LEAP into Life.
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A staff training session was organised at Chestnut Primary School and both staffs attended the session run by Marcus Thompson. The session included an introduction and background to ‘LEAP into Life’ and a practical session to show how the resource can be used. The session also allowed both sets of staff to ask questions relating to the delivery of ‘LEAP into Life’.
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The joint training session was a huge success and was enjoyed by all. Feedback from the staff was that it was a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from another school and share the training experience. Teachers and support staff had the opportunity to share good practice and there was an opportunity to share the experience of a fun practical session too.
As a result of the success of this shared experience both schools are considering other joint training opportunities. ‘LEAP into Life’ is now being delivered successfully in both schools and the children and staff are really enjoying the sessions.
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This was a great example of how schools can work together to achieve a common goal. The shared staff training session enabled two schools to be trained at the same time which is an effective delivery model. Furthers support sessions could then be accessed more quickly allowing the children to benefit sooner.
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Good Practice and Child Protection
This section provides details on CRB Disclosures, Child Protection Policies and Child Protection Workshops because it is vital that you as a coach, teacher, Club or organisation understand your roles and responsibilities to protect your children and how to do the right thing.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosures
If your club has a junior section it is important that you carry out a number of CRB Disclosures on anyone that may come into contact with children before you employ them, whether they are paid or voluntary.
CRB Disclosures for voluntary clubs and coaches are often available through your National Governing Body.
Child Protection Officers (CPOs)
Each sports club should have an appointed Child Protection Officer who should ensure that the club is following their Child Protection Policy. The CPO should ensure that all necessary CRB Disclosures are carried out, that the Child Protection Policy is up-to-date and that any potential Child Protection issues are avoided.
Child Protection Policy
Each sports club should also have a Child Protection Policy. This policy should be signed off by Committee members, and available for members to view on request.
To download a template for a Child Protection policy please click here.
Coaches Code of Conduct
Coaches play a crucial role in the development of any sport and in the lives of the children that they coach. All good coaches should ensure that young people in sport have positive experiences, they are then more likely to continue in their sport for life and achieve their full potential.
All coaches, no matter of level, must display a high degree of honesty, integrity and competence at all times. It is crucially important that coaches continually understand and act on their responsibilities as they are in the key position of protecting their participants and ensuring that the key concept of participating for fun and enjoyment as well as achievement is maintained.
All National Governing Bodies will have a Coaches Code of Conduct and all coaches should ensure that they are working by the rules and regulations laid down in this code.
To view a template for a Coaches Code of Conduct please click here, alternatively contact your National Governing Body.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY CHILD PROTECTION MATTER PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
