1. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Nikki Enoch Director - Vaga Associates Overview of the Pilot The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport

2. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Session Purpose Principles Project plan Project team Practical support Your help

3. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Our Ambition Best in Business Best in Sport In partnership with you Vaga Associates

4. The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Principles Marketing (benefits) Leadership (at all levels) Change (do things differently) Equality – knowledge and practice Facilitation process Result in improved business performance

5. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Purpose of the Pilot Assessing the value & impact of  The Standard  Different approaches  Support provided

6. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Early Planning Learning from roll out of other standards Identifying needs, benefits and alignment Agreeing success measures and support package Influencers Selecting and grouping of sports

7. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Project Plan Milestones December 04Agree plan February 05Complete self assessment February 05Support service ‘goes live’ Summer 05First sports achieve ‘relevant’ level Autumn 05Initial review Summer 06All sports achieve ‘relevant’ level TBA25%, 50%, 75% targets of sports achieving the ‘relevant’ level

8. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Project Plan Components  Team matters  Relationship with stakeholders  Services to sports Home Country UK wide  Resources  Communication  Evaluation  Calendar  Project tracking

9. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport UK - One Stop Sports Phase One  Athletics  Judo  Gynmastics  Swimming Later Phase(s)  Canoeing  Cycling  Equestrian  Rowing  Triathlon  Yatching 38 NGBs English - N. Ireland – Scottish – Welsh With some additions

10. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Collaborative Working English Whole Sport Plans  Anglers  Basketball  Badminton  Boxing  Cricket  Baseball Federation  Golf  Football  Karate  Hockey  Lacrosse  Lawn Tennis Association  Mountaineering  Netball  Rugby Union  Rugby League  Sea Anglers  Salmon & Trout Association  Squash  Table Tennis  Volleyball 21 NGBs Sport England contract with Crimson Tiger Consultants

11. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Project Team Northern Ireland Dave Robinson Wales Rosemary Leach Scotland Jeremy Harries Home Country Support UK Sports/England Roger Clifton

12. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Project Team Support to UK sports to be agreed following this workshop Key dilemma Home County cross sport V UK wide with specific sports

13. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Project Team Practical Support Jeremy Harries Dave Robinson Research & Evaluation Chris Hudson Rosemary Leach Services & Communication Roger Clifton Themes Project Manager Nikki Enoch

14. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Practical Support  Needs assessment & benchmarking  Evolving tool kit One pager, FAQs, assessment questionnaire Workshop prompts Good practice examples First stop web site  Workshops & learning events  Monthly newsletter  1-2-1 Advisory support

15. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Workshop Programme Plan & benchmark Evaluate Impact Support & Action Planning Implement & Submit Evaluate Impact

16. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Web Site © Vaga Associates 2004 The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Welcome To our Equality Standard for Sport web site. Its purpose is to provide a first stop communication and information service for everyone involved in the pilot programme, which involves over 38 National Sports Governing Bodies (NGB) across the UK all working towards the Standard. The Standard The first ever equality Standard for sport was launched in November 2004. It is a framework for assisting sports organisations to widen access and reduce inequalities in sport and physical activity from under representative individuals, groups and communities especially women and girls, ethnic minority groups and disabled people. It is based around two broad themes: developing your organisation and developing your services and four levels of achievement: Foundation, Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced. Click here to find out more about the Standard. Click here to find out more about the Standard. The NGB Pilot Vaga Associates has been commissioned to provide consultancy support to assist 10 UK wide sports to achieve the Standard by 2006 as part of a NGB pilot programme. Our role also includes assessing the impact of the Standard and the different approaches taken to achieving it. Our support services will be available from January 2005. Click here to find out more about the NGB Pilot. Click here to find out more about the NGB Pilot. This Site Is designed to help any organisation that is working towards achieving the Standard or involved in the NGB Pilot. We will ensure it contains relevant information on the Standard and is kept up to date with the latest news and examples of working practice. The Resources Provides a bank of resources for you to tap into.resources Please let us have suggestions on how we can improve this site. ESSsuggestions@vagaassociates.com SSsuggestions@vagaassociates.com Contact If you want to know more about the Standard or our services we would be very pleased to help you: ESSenquires@vagaassoicates.com Tel: 07989 351047 ESSenquires@vagaassoicates.com The Agencies Involved The following agencies have helped to develop the Standard and are committed to helping sports organisations to achieve it. Click on the logo for contact details and a link to their web sites. Equality StandardNGB PilotResourcesHome The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport

17. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Web Site http://www.vagaassociates.com/eqss/index.htm The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport

18. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Evolving Situation Still to be agreed  Assessment and verification process  Equality Standard Advisors support network

19. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Effective Intervention! We need your help to get it right … Health Warning Still at an early stage, you can influence and things could change

20. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Your Help Reactions  Overall  Suggestions for improvement  Views on Home Country V UK wide  Feedback on service Partnership Agreements  The support you need  Our commitment to you  Your commitment to us What does ‘Good’ look like  For you  For your NGB

21. Vaga Associates The Equality Standard A Framework for Sport Thank you & Reactions