Assessing the State of Sport in Our Schools SI School Sport Conference September2015

What is this workshop about? An introduction to the school sport planning tool A chance to develop an assessment of your school Information about “what next”

If your school was maximising the opportunities provided by sport to enhance the education & lives of young people and it’s community, then what might you actually see and hear …. on your way to school? in classrooms? in the playgrounds? after school, both in the community and at the school? In the weekends? Who? Doing what? Where? Do you know what an ideal state school sport system looks like?

If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It

Assessing Sport in Our School

But school sport is complex We need to position sport as important to the school, and students We want to deliver an “ideal state” system We need to know the questions to ask We need to have the tools to improve Who has the time or ideas? Whose role is it to lead?

What is the School Sport Planning Tool? a best practice, self-review tool for secondary and primary schools. enables schools to work towards the achievement of a world leading 'quality' sport and physical activity programme. aims to assist schools to provide young people with a quality sport experience. Provides links to guidance and tools that will help improve the school sport environment

What is the School Sport Planning Tool? Considers 4 components of a school sport programme Culture and Ethos Schools and Communities Sport Opportunities and Experiences Curriculum Self rated assessments Absent Emerging Established Embedded

School Ethos & Culture -established by the leaders of the school -exhibited across all aspects of the school operation -includes the development and communication of a vision and philosophy -evidence-based planning -resourcing and support -formal documentation of this vision and plans in policies and procedures. Vision and Philosophy The school is recognised as one that values sport and PE by its support for teachers and students, and by its engagement with the wider community in the provision of a quality sport and PE programme and philosophy

School Ethos & Culture -established by the leaders of the school -exhibited across all aspects of the school operation -includes the development and communication of a vision and philosophy -evidence-based planning -resourcing and support -formal documentation of this vision and plans in policies and procedures. Planning Schools with a strong sport culture gather information about the current state of sport and establish a plan for support and growth. The plan addresses opportunity and risk.

School Ethos & Culture -established by the leaders of the school -exhibited across all aspects of the school operation -includes the development and communication of a vision and philosophy -evidence-based planning -resourcing and support -formal documentation of this vision and plans in policies and procedures. Reporting Schools adopt a regular and formal reporting system to track their performance against the school sports plan.

School Ethos & Culture -established by the leaders of the school -exhibited across all aspects of the school operation -includes the development and communication of a vision and philosophy -evidence-based planning -resourcing and support -formal documentation of this vision and plans in policies and procedures. Whole School Improvement The school understands and uses the contribution that sport and PE can make to wider academic, social and sporting outcomes.

School Ethos & Culture -established by the leaders of the school -exhibited across all aspects of the school operation -includes the development and communication of a vision and philosophy -evidence-based planning -resourcing and support -formal documentation of this vision and plans in policies and procedures. Connections Curricular, co-curricular and extra- curricular initiatives are linked.

School Ethos & Culture -established by the leaders of the school -exhibited across all aspects of the school operation -includes the development and communication of a vision and philosophy -evidence-based planning -resourcing and support -formal documentation of this vision and plans in policies and procedures. Policies and Procedures Schools embed their philosophy in policies and procedures that support a strong school sport environment.

School Ethos & Culture -established by the leaders of the school -exhibited across all aspects of the school operation -includes the development and communication of a vision and philosophy -evidence-based planning -resourcing and support -formal documentation of this vision and plans in policies and procedures. Personnel Schools with a strong culture back their philosophy and approach with financial and human resources.

School Ethos & Culture -established by the leaders of the school -exhibited across all aspects of the school operation -includes the development and communication of a vision and philosophy -evidence-based planning -resourcing and support -formal documentation of this vision and plans in policies and procedures. Finances Schools with a strong culture back their philosophy and approach with financial and human resources.

School Ethos & Culture -established by the leaders of the school -exhibited across all aspects of the school operation -includes the development and communication of a vision and philosophy -evidence-based planning -resourcing and support -formal documentation of this vision and plans in policies and procedures. Recognition and Reward The school acknowledges and celebrates the success, and contribution, of participants and supporters of school sport.

School and Community -pathways for students to realise their aspirations as participants, coaches, officials and administrators -strong working relationships with community sports organisations and personnel -provides and shares equipment and facilities -connects the school to parents and whanau Effective engagement Partnerships – Community Partnerships – Schools Parents/Whanau Clubs and Providers Coach connections School Facilities

Sport Opportunities and Experiences -meet student needs (emotional, sporting, social) and aspirations -developed with student input -curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular -supported by competent and informed personnel Environment Sport delivery – extra-curricular Sport delivery – co-curricular Sport delivery – play Coaching Student leadership Equipment

Curriculum -well planned and resourced -develops skills and attitudes -wide range of settings and activities -good sport-PE connections Vision Planning Teaching and learning Professional development

Using the tool to assess your school sport environment planning-tool

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Accessing the tool

Workshop In groups, complete each of the first three modules. minutes each) Discuss your selections – why have assessed this way?

Receiving Your Results

What Help Is Available? Networking opportunities (like this forum and local RSD-run opportunities) Best Practice Principles for Young People’s Sport Running Secondary School Sport The School Sport Planning Tool Sport NZ advisory support RSD/RST advisory support NZSSSC advisory support PENZ advisory support

Running Secondary School Sport Replaces the Sports Coordinators Manual An online guide to your role A repository of good practice tools, templates, links The School Environment About kids About sport About schools Sport Supporters Running sport

Running Secondary School Sport sport

10 Good Practice Principles

Position Statements Ages & Stages of Development Early Specialisation Coaching Winning & Success

Questions?