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Our Core Values...

#1: Be happy, have fun and give joy

DfE release guidance for evidencing the Impact of the Primary PE & Sport Premium

In 2013 the government announced that it was to provide additional funding of £150 million per annum for academic years 2013 to 2016 to improve provision of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England - The Primary PE & Sport Premium.

In September this year, afPE and the YST was asked by the Department for Education to create a national template to aid Head teachers, Governors and teachers in evidencing the Impact of the Primary PE & Sport Premium.

National Quality Development Manager, Andy Heald has created a short video discussing this document and how we play our part in evidencing impact for headteachers.

Our Core Values...

#2: Create wonderfully enjoyable experiences

Yvonne Gandy - principles and questions around Ofsted’s Inspection Framework

Step 1 - Watch Yvonne’s video

(It’s all an illusion, Yvonne’s office is a lot tidier in real life! A video backdrop is on its way to her!)

Step 2 – Download these common Inspection Framework questions

These questions are posed by Yvonne during her video. She will discuss these during her GoToMeeting (step 3), so make sure you’ve looked at these ahead of Thursday.

Step 3 – Join Yvonne’s GoToMeeting tomorrow

As a follow up to Yvonne’s video, she’ll be hosting a GoToMeeting this Thursday 19th November, 6pm - 7pm. There is no need to preregister, simply follow this link just before the session kicks off.

Our Core Values...

#3: Deliver “wow” with every interaction

An example of outstanding PE through teacher collaboration...

Our Core Values...

#4: Commit to continual improvement

Our Core Values...

#5: Build a positive team and family spirit

Need regular support with your Delivery? Register for Andy’s Q&A sessions...

We’ve identified a need to increase the level of support for your Delivery in schools. That’s why we’re delighted to announce a regular GoToMeeting Q&A session with our National Quality Development Manager, Andy Heald.

Andy Heald will take any questions / queries / guidance he receives via email to form the agenda points in these sessions. The chances are, other franchisees / Activity Professionals with benefit from your question being answered.

To register for one or all of Andy’s sessions, hit the button below and you’ll be given the option to secure your place on the following session/s -

Our Core Values...

#6: Be adventurous, creative and open-minded

Halloween half-term a hit with parents

In last week’s Parent newsletter, we asked them to complete a very quick survey based on their experience following half term Halloween activities.

Some highlights from the survey -

Even though the average price across the network has increased, 97% said it was excellent/good value for money
97% said your reliability was excellent/good
95% of children extremely enjoyed/enjoyed the activity

We’ve also noticed an interesting shift in buying behaviour with 77% booking online for the activity.

An ever pleasing result was 94% said booking with us was very easy/easy, suggesting our online booking process is good.

Our Core Values...

#7: Nurture strong relationships through excellent communication

The Power of Referral – another Headteacher joins the party...

Our Core Values...

#8: Work smarter not harder

Road to Rio starts now for Grimsby Schools

Olympic gold medalist Duncan Goodhew MBE surprised the pupils at the John Whitgift Academy in Grimsby to raise the flag on their Road to Rio activities along with new franchisee, Simon Gibbons.

On the day, over 40 children took part from five primary schools across Grimsby trying Olympic disciplines such as, Fencing, Athletics, and Archery, with a little Dodgeball thrown in for good measure too. All the activities delivered by specialists from Premier Sport, the UK’s leading provider of physical education and sports coaching services to schools, whose mission is to inspire young people through PE, sport and physical activity.