Sport Structures Ltd Sport Management Consultancy Sport Structures CIC as a social enterprise Kath Robinson Coach Education Manager

Workshop Outcomes By the end of this session you will be able to: To identify the key roles of Sport Structures CIC as a social enterprise To explore examples of good practice To identify what sport looks like in your community

Quiz 1.What percentage of coaches are male? 2.It was estimated that __% of Britain’s gold medallists at the Athens Olympics were privately educated 3.There has been an increase OR decrease in female participation since Active People Survey 2 (2007/8)? 4.What percentage of coaches hold an NGB qualification? 5.What percentage of coaches have undertaken continuous professional development in the last year? 6.What are the seven factors which are considered to contribute towards deprivation? 7.List the regions in order of the most deprived in England (Sport England regions)

Quiz 1.What percentage of coaches are male? 65% 2.It was estimated that __% of Britain’s gold medallists at the Athens Olympics were privately educated 58% 3.There has been an increase OR decrease in female participation since Active People Survey 2? Decrease 4.What percentage of coaches hold an NGB qualification? 50% (38% in 2004) 5.What percentage of coaches have undertaken continuous professional development in the last year? 27% 6.What are the seven factors which are considered to contribute towards deprivation? Income, Employment, Health deprivation and Disability, Education Skills and Training, Barriers to Housing and Services, Crime and Living Environment 7.List the regions in order of the most deprived in England (Sport England regions) North East, North West, Yorkshire and Humberside, West Midlands, London, East Midlands, South West, East, South East

Sport Structures Brand

CIC as a Social Enterprise To bring economic benefits to the community Social ownership of CIC (governance / ownership by employees and clients / associates The main characteristics of the CIC are: –To provide services (i.e. Coach education) –To achieve social objectives (i.e. Providing affordable sport to people on low incomes) –Generate a surplus income in order to re-invest in future developments Sports provision dependant on short-term funding and public funding

Coaching Communities Aim: To develop opportunities for people from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop as coaches in sport Delivered in the borough of Sandwell Pathways to Employment (5 years) Triple S Programme (2 years) Learning and Skills Council CIF funding

Coaching Communities Encourage/Mentor Give praise regularly Set realistic goals Encourage self development Support Contact Coach day before NGB Go along to the training Stay in regular contact through out the NGB course Meet afterwards Provide Information Book NGB course and Send out information to the coach Individual Meeting Assess the progress with the individual Agree NGB course Training Attend workshops Give support & guidance throughout this crucial period Initial Meeting Individual needs Assessment Agree the next steps Give assurance you can Be trusted The Coach

SS Coach Development Model The Coach Intervention programmes Professional Development Data Collection Deployment SCUK Courses NGB Awards Mentoring Education resources Coach research Basic Info Need analysis Paid employment Voluntary placement Community Sports Coach SCUK Courses CSLA Mentoring NGB Awards Basic skills Education resources Business skills Conferences

Benefits? Increased the provision of coach education in Sandwell Increased the number of coaches in Sandwell to support delivery at grassroots level Supports unemployed people to identify how to access opportunities in sport and within any industry Candidates obtained employment Coach Intervention Programme of the Year (2008)

Coach Education Limited provision Workshops Tutor/ Assessor Qualifications NGB Qualifications Tailored Sport Structures courses

Outsourcing Coach Education England Basketball England Handball Police Community Clubs of Great Britain Manchester City Council Sandwell MBC Black Country Sports Partnership Partnership Approach is the key to success

Good Practice – England Basketball Recognised centre for England Basketball Level 1 and Level 2 UKCC Delivered 8 tutor orientations nationally to ensure consistency of delivery Number of UKCC courses has increased Number of people obtaining UKCC Basketball qualifications has increased Number of EB tutors have now successfully completed IAPS / CTS Assisted with the development of a bridging course at level 2 Enhanced the awareness of bursary schemes

Social Enterprise Improved access to coach education and participation programmes for those from low socio-economic backgrounds Improved signposting opportunities and awareness of sport as a career Providing competitive (cost) coach education opportunities Re-invested in providing further coach education opportunities Re-invested in coaches / tutors / assessors

In Your Community Is there a sport missing from your community? Is there a lack of provision for coach education in your community? How could you change this?

Workshop Outcomes By the end of this session you will be able to: To identify the key roles of Sport Structures CIC as a social enterprise To explore examples of good practice To identify what sport looks like in your community

Governance and Leadership Policy and Strategic Planning Project Management and Delivery Workforce Development Equity and Ethics Coach Education Intervention Programme Coach and Volunteering Education Research Community Interest Company offering coaching opportunities Candidate Services Contingency Sport Recruitment Executive Sport Recruitment Supplementary Services