Enhancing School Opportunities for Physical Activity
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The Objective • To help secondary schools create opportunities for Physical Activity at break times. • To achieve 5x60 • To create solutions where pupils access school transport • To utilise an opportunity • To create opportunities for skill development including leadership. • Funded through 5x60
How will schools achieve this? • Equipment lending schemes • Designated activity zones • The In the Zone Crew
Schools may choose to consider… • The use of an equipment store • The role of the In The Zone crew • Collation of usage information • Registers • Putting stamps in school planners • Rewards feeding into the school reward system
Activity Zones, How can school spaces be used effectively? • Multi Activity • Fitness • Ball Games • Skipping • Paired activity • Quiet Zones • Table top games
In The Zone Crew • Trained sports leaders (ideally)
Possible In The Zone Crew Rota Possible Active Break leader Rota 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 7 and 8 Buddy 9 and 10 Tennis Concrete 1 Concrete 2 Sports hall Storage shed Monday Court Storage Tennis court Concrete 1 Concrete 2 Sports hall Tuesday shed Sports hall Storage shed Tennis Court Concrete 1 Concrete 2 Wednesday Concrete 2 Sports Hall Storage shed Tennis Court Concrete 1 Thursday Friday Concrete 1 Concrete 2 Sports hall Storage shed Tennis Court Schools may choose to consider • In the Zone Crew rota • Providing training for younger pupils and involving them in roles outside of leading i.e.: running the equipment lending scheme. • Introducing an ‘In the Zone panel’ to consult with pupils, promote and evaluate.
The Senior Management Team (SMT) For a member of SMT, another member of staff and the 5x60 officer. The module will explore… • WHAT is In the Zone 2 • WHY should we introduce it in our school • HOW do we go about setting up In the Zone 2 • WHAT if we meet some challenges and problems? • HOW can ITZ operate with the constraints in our school? (timings, supervisory staff, catering, space issues) • WHAT happens next?
In the Zone Crew Module In House Delivery In addition to SLA’s • By the end of the module, In the Zone Crew will be able to: • Explain the purpose of In the Zone 2 at their school • Explain the role and responsibilities of the In the Zone Crew • Apply the skills of a sport leader in the context of In the Zone 2 • Team working • Motivating and supporting participants • Positive behaviour management • Safe play and activity • Safe equipment • Explain how they can keep the playground fresh
Activity Booklet • A range of activity ideas that can be used: - By the In the Zone Crew - By pupils - Across other 5x60 activities
Application • Criteria • 5x60 school • Already offers Sports Leadership awards (SLA) • The whole school is committed to developing this concept. • Identification of staff with responsibility for the development of ITZ2.
Implementation • AT SMT workshop schools will receive: • Manual • ITZ Crew Module • Activity Booklets • ITZ 2 Stamp
Contribution to whole school agenda Welsh Baccalaureate National Curriculum Active Young People In the Zone 2 Skills Framework KS2-3 Transition 14 – 19 Pathways Healthy Schools
Rawmarsh Community School, Rotherham, has been successful in developing an active break programme, the impact of the provision of lunchtime activities is outlined below:- • more pupils are engaged in a variety of structured and creative activities before school, during lunchtime and after school leading to health benefits • Confident pupils with leadership qualifications and management skills • A decrease in bullying and social exclusion • Youngsters with improved attention span leading to higher attainment levels • Positive relationships between pupils and staff • A safer environment • More time spent in engaged learning • Improved punctuality • Improved attendance