Stockton's Sports Development team works with schools to enhance the opportunities for young people in sport. PE and sport continues to flourish in Stockton, which is recognition of the hard work and commitment of the schools and their teachers.
The role of the Sports Development service is that of an enabler, to assist others in the achievement of their potential. It is by working in partnership with other agencies, such as Sport England, Youth Sport Trust, that we are able to deliver our programme of support for schools.
Through initiatives a wide variety of initiatives complementing each other we endeavour to:-
- help schools and teachers deliver the best possible Physical Education and Sport opportunities;
- encourage children to take part in sport inside and outside school
- forge links between schools, sport clubs and the community;
- increase funding opportunities;
- increase training opportunities for teachers;
- keep staff up to date with new developments in PE.
PE and School Sport Continuous Professional Development Booklet 2006/7
The 2006 - 2007 PE and School Sport Continuous Professional Development booklet is available from the Sports Development Team. To obtain your free copy please contact the Sports Development Team
Examples of our work/support for schools include:
- Hosting sports festivals for primary school pupils.
- Employing community Sports Coaches to deliver Hip Hop, Netball, Basketball and Multi-skills sessions.
- Providing guidance and advice on employing coaches in school.
- Provision of sports equipment via our equipment library.
- Organising the annual Joint Professional Development Day for all Secondary PE teachers in Stockton.
- Providing training for Lunchtime Supervisors.
- Offering support and guidance on funding applications for schools.
- Organising leadership courses for young people
- Organising and delivering a comprehensive programme of professional development for teachers and adults involved in delivering P.E.
