We offer a range of services for schools designed to increase participation in school sport and physical activity by helping schools develop a wide range of sporting opportunities. General support is available to all city schools whether primary, secondary, or special.
Services we offer
Some of the sports competitions and services we offer include:
- ParAbility events
- Dynamo Cricket
- Chairmans Cup Tag Rugby
- athletics
- cross country
- swimming galas
We can also provide training for Playground Leaders as well as Lunchtime Supervisors and Teaching Assistants.
Partnership with Create Development
We offer staff training using the industry leading Create Development staff training solutions, resources, and the real PE digital learning platform. We have two Create Development approved tutors in the team who can provide training across Oxfordshire.
Create Development is redefining what’s possible for PE, Sport and physical activity through a new, positive and inclusive culture.
Their innovative training and resources support schools, families, and communities to transform the culture of physical activity. Their unique, inclusive approaches create habits and develop essential behaviours, physical literacy, emotional and thinking skills in all young children.
To find out more please contact mstevens@oxford.gov.uk.
Forest School sessions
Please contact us if you are interested in running Forest School sessions on any of our land. We have experienced and knowledgeable Green Spaces Officers who can offer support and guidance. We are supporting Forest School Leaders running sessions at Rock Edge (Headington), Magdalen Woods West (Barton), The Kidneys (East Oxford) and Cowley Marsh Park (Cowley).
Benefits of using our services
Benefits of using our services include:
- more confident staff who can deliver more engaging PE lessons in line with National Curriculum requirements
- increased participation in school sport and improve health
- one-stop-shop for training needs
- help with promoting links between school sport and the wider community
- playground and playing field advice on maintenance and improvements
- help and advice on curriculum development and ways to use Primary Sports Premium funding to deliver impact and sustainability
