Sportsmark - Partnership Projects - South Norfolk SSP

Sportsmark

Sportsmark

Is Sport England's accreditation scheme for secondary schools. It is a developmental and auditing tool that rewards and recognises a school for its out of hours sports provision and a broad and balanced PE curriculum. There are two levels of award: Sportsmark and Sportsmark Gold. Schools can receive a distinction at either level. The awards are made annually and they are valid for three years. The closing date for applications is 3rd December of each year.

Areas of the scheme:

1. The planned time given to physical education within the core curriculum
2. Breadth and balance within the core PE programme
3. The promotion of fair play and the encouragement of positive sporting attitudes
4. Opportunities for students to extend their experiences outside the core curriculum, in out-of-school-hours clubs and with other sports organisations
5. The opportunities for competition for students within and outside the school setting
6. The support given to talented performers
7. The development of sports partnerships within the community
8. Leadership training and practical opportunities for students to extend their leadership skills
9. Opportunities for continuous professional development for teachers
10. Development targets for physical education and school sport.

Benefits:

1. A national award that will become recognisable to children, parents and other schools
2. A development tool that can enable you to raise the profile of sport, physical education and physical activity within and beyond the school
3. An ideal tool for self audit and a flexible framework for planning and development
4. A focus for your school, other neighbouring schools and the local community to work together to promote the sharing of good practice and the continuity of sport and physical activity
5. Access to advice and support.

• For more information about Sportmark, visit the Sports England website.

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