CPD

3 days of central training for all PE Coordinators

• Key areas for development are identified from within the group.
• PE coordinators will access the training; enhance their own knowledge and understanding, cascade information back to colleagues at individual academies and work with the DoS to create opportunities for pupils.
• New skills can be embedded in the PE curriculum, ensuring a holistic approach towards the delivery of PE in all year groups. 
• Ensure Sport Premium Funding is having the desired impact with Ofsted criteria being met, alongside quality assurance of website information.
• A networking opportunity for primary colleges to discuss how the provision is working, share areas of best practice and alleviate any concerns.

Active Playground Training

• An active playground at both break and lunch-time will enable your children to become more fully engaged in healthy fun and physical activity, helping them to achieve their 30 minutes a day of in-school vigorous physical activity.
• As an academy, it will also support you to reduce the number of accidents and incidents at these busy times of the academy day.
• This practical training for Primary PE Co-ordinators will provide them with the training, skills, knowledge, understanding and resources to enable them to deliver Active Playground training back in their academy.

Access to Sport Plan

• 12,000 creative ideas across 14 sports. Each drill has an animated diagram, full explanation and progressions.
• 500 tried and tested ready to go lesson plans.
• A GDFT Central Sport Partnership Sports Hub where we can share our plans and best practice.
• Videos of different techniques and examples of best practice.
• Compatible for use on computers, tablets and smartphones so can be used on the move!

Subscription to 5 A DAY

• 5-a-day TV is the ultimate fun fitness resource for primary schools. It provides online access to fully demonstrated five-minute exercise routines and language learning resources designed specifically for projection onto classroom whiteboards.
• Has a partnership virtual competition area where your school will be able to compete against other schools in the partnership without leaving the school site.
• Regularly updates routines and also can request themed routines if you have school projects running.

Playmaker Award / Energy  Club

• External CPD provided by Sports Leaders UK which enables staff to deliver both the Playmaker Award and Energy Club.
• Pupils have the opportunity to gain accreditation as a young sports leader, supporting their peers, younger pupils and teaching staff in the delivery of competitions, events and extra-curricular activities.
• Encourages pupils to make healthy food choices alongside the promotion of leading active lifestyles.
• Energy Club provides another extra-curricular option for pupils to experience.

‘Move off and Think training’

• “Move off and Think” is a new, exciting, simple approach to planning and delivering high quality PE lessons which engages all children in sustained, vigorous physical activity.
• Supports Senior Leaders in evidencing the impact of Sport Premium Funding.
• Training and resources provided and designed for delivery from EYFS to KS2.

Regional Dance Festivals

• Specifically targets Year 2 and 3 pupils.
• Delivered by specialist Dance and Performing Arts staff.
• Acts as a CPD opportunity as staff attending will learn how to teach the sessions and can then disseminate the information back to their academies.
• Enables pupils to perform at an established and appropriate venue.

Inter Academy Primary Indoor Athletics event

• The opportunity for pupils to compete in the equivalent to a national competition with over 500 participants.
• Pupils enhance their understanding and life experiences by competing and socialising with children from a variety of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Academies throughout the Trust join together to recognise and celebrate the significance of sport.