We aim to link with education in the south west through a variety of methods. A few initiatives are listed below.
One of our key partners in this area are the School Sport Networks and Schools Associations.
The regional lead officer for Education is Richard Gwyn - if you would like any further information or attend or hold a course please email him on rgwyn@englandathletics.org
Some further information is listed below:
County Schools Secretaries
Avon Lesley Nunn stuart@nunn5222.fsnet.co.uk
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/avon-aa/Schools/index.html
Cornwall Mo Pearson mlpearson@cornwall.gov.uk
Devon Eileen Mander eileen.mander@firs.eclipse.co.uk
Dorset Chris Branford chris@branford.eclipse.co.uk
http://www.dsaa.org.uk/
Gloucestershire Andy Beadle andrew_beadle@hotmail.com
http://www.glosschoolsaa.org.uk/
Somerset Brian Baker brianssaa@blueyonder.co.uk
http://www.somerset-athletics.co.uk/somerset_schools_matters.htm
Wiltshire Tim Whiting klondike_tim@hotmail.com
http://www.wiltshire-athletics.org.uk/results.htm
Norwich Union Grassroots South West Roadshow
Friday 9th March 2007
Downend School, South Gloucestershire
Ryan Scott inspires pupils at Downend School
Pupils and staff from Downend School, South Gloucestershire enjoyed a day of athletics on Friday 9 March, as the school hosted the Grassroots Athletics roadshow, which is taking place in every region of the UK. The day was even more special thanks to the special visit arranged by UK Athletics from Norwich Union GB & NI athlete Ryan Scott, who is a member of Yate & District AC.
Ryan, now 20 made his Senior GB & NI team debut at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham on 2 – 4 March. He competed in the 60m final alongside his training partners at the University of Bath, Craig Pickering and Jason Gardener. Gardener took his fourth European Indoors 60m title in spectacular fashion.
Talking to the pupils and PE staff at Downend School before travelling to the BUSA Indoor Championships in Sheffield where he picked up a Silver medal, Ryan said:
“My PE teacher at Filton High School, Tom Watson first got me into athletics and encouraged me to join Yate & District AC. From what I have seen, there is a fantastic set up here at Downend School, there are great opportunities for you. My advice is to make the most of your opportunities.
“I now train six days a week with Malcolm Arnold at Bath, six years ago I started training a couple of nights a week at Yate. London 2012 is the perfect goal for me, I have made a lot of sacrifices for my athletics, but it is all worthwhile when you compete for your country at a major championships.”
When asked who has been the biggest inspiration to him, he said:
“Jason Gardener without a doubt! He is such a great role model, I have learnt so much from him.”
In the afternoon, the students welcomed another GB & NI athlete to the school, Steve Shalders who is a triple jumper based in Cardiff. Steve talked to the GCSE students about his career to date including his experiences at two Commonwealth Games and encouraged the youngsters taking part in the primary schools Sportshall athletics competition after school.
The sports governing body UK Athletics has organised the series of eleven roadshows across the UK in partnership with its No.1 sponsor Norwich Union and England Athletics, to showcase the range of athletics programmes now offered to young people aged between five and 16.
Head of PE at Downend School, Mal Jones said:
“We are working really hard to raise the profile of athletics in the school. We have spent a lot of time and effort developing the sports facilities (including a new sportshall) and athletics is a new focus for us. Having a visit from Ryan Scott has been so inspirational for the students and brought a real buzz to the school.”
Many of the current Norwich Union Great Britain & Northern Ireland team came through UK Athletics’ grassroots programmes, including Olympic Champion Mark Lewis-Francis, Olympic Bronze medallist Kelly Sotherton and Commonwealth Bronze medallist Jessica Ennis, who started her career taking part in a local Norwich Union star:track scheme.
The newest addition to the grassroots athletics package, Norwich Union elevating:athletics is now the foundation for the delivery of athletics in schools. The multi-media curriculum resource has been designed to modernise the way athletics is taught in both primary and secondary schools.
Certificates in Teaching Athletics
These courses aim to give teachers and others working in schools the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver enjoyable and engaging lessons that focus on increasing understanding, skill acquisition, maximum participation and enjoyment.
They are based upon the Elevating Athletics teaching resource, and demonstrate how to achieve progression across all age groups in generic running, jumping and throwing activities
Certificate in Teaching Primary Athletics
This course is based upon safe and inclusive teaching methodology, which initially focuses on developing competency in the fundamental movement skills that underpin athleticism before examining how to apply these skills to running, jumping and throwing events.
The additional programmes and resources available to support delivery, measurement and assessment are signposted, and the inclusion of all children and the first steps into competition are highlighted.
Practical / Theory Ratio:
2 parts practical
1 part theory
Hours 6 (One day or two half days or three twilight sessions)
Course cost £450 (24 candidates max)
2008 Courses
23rd May Ladysmith Junior School, Exeter
2nd June John Bentley School, Calne, Wiltshire
Certificate in Teaching Secondary Athletics
This course builds upon the Primary resource and continues the acquisition and development of the fundamental movement skills that underpin athleticism. It shows how students progress to develop competency in the execution of athletics specific skills, which are based upon the technical event models, and highlights safe and inclusive teaching methodology.
The additional programmes and resources available to support delivery, measurement and assessment, citizenship and problem solving are signposted and inclusion of all pupils and ongoing steps into competition are highlighted.
Practical / Theory Ratio:
2 parts practical
1 part theory
Hours 6 (One day or two half days or three twilight sessions)
Course cost £450 (24 candidates max)
2008/2009 Courses
18th/19th February Bath Spa University PGCE
8th March University of Plymouth
7th October City Academy, Bristol
18th March 2009 Bristol (TBC)
For further information on teacher training and other teacher information please see the link below
http://www.ukathletics.net/teachers
The new Elevating Athletics resource pack can be purchased online for £20 from: http://www.ukashop.co.uk/
Norwich Union Shine Awards
Norwich Union shine:awards is an individual award scheme for schools and clubs offering a broad range of activities for all ages between 3-18 years. The scheme is divided into four levels allowing young people to play, learn and perform athletic activities and disciplines. A comprehensive set of performance measurement tables together with video clips and activity cards make the Norwich Union shine:awards a truly must-have resource at all teaching levels.
http://www.norwichunionshineawards.com/
Virtual Athletics League
The national launch of this programme, successfully piloted in Taunton, will take place in September. To find out more and register your interest go to: http://www.virtualathleticsleague.co.uk/
Sport & Study website
This website highlights sporting opportunities within higher & further education:
http://www.eis2win.org/gen/sportandstudy.aspx
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