We believe that all children and young people have the right to be healthy, happy and safe; to be loved, valued and respected; and to have high aspirations for their future.

This vision drives the work of Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Development here in Norfolk. Every child matters and every child has the right to enjoy and participate in high quality physical education and school sport, regardless of their age, ability, gender and background.

Norfolk is committed to ensuring that every child spends 2 hours a week on high quality physical education and school sport, within and beyond the curriculum. Our School Sport Partnerships are a vital tool in this task and initial data from this years PESSCL Data Collection indicates that 91% of our young people aged 5-16 years spend 2 hours a week on high quality PE and sport. This is great news, but there is always room for improvement.

Physical Education is further distinguished by characteristics which require it to be valued in its own right:

It is the only subject where the focus is on the body, its movement and physical development.
Through improving physical competence, it positively enhances self-confidence, self esteem, engagement and behaviour, and educational attainment through more positive attitudes to learning.
It provides the skills, understanding and confidence for engagement in activity which is the basis for healthy, enjoyable, active lifestyles.
It contributes to integrated development of mind and body, and enhances social and cognitive development.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - defined

The aim of Physical Education is systematically to develop physical competence so that children are able to move efficiently, effectively and safely and understand what they are doing. The outcome - physical literacy - is as important to children's education and development as numeracy and literacy.

This statement was agreed at the National Summit on Physical Education in January 2005. In Norfolk we passionately believe this to be the case and are working to ensure our young people get the very best experience possible during their time at school.

The County Council is fully committed to delivering High Quality and works with schools to look at and audit schools provision in light of the 10 Outcomes of High Quality PE and School Sport.

Full 2010-2011 CPD Booklet for PE and school sport

Click the link below to download our full programme of CPD opportunities for 2010-2011. It contains full list of courses, including all newe programmes and special credit crunch busting packages offering additional savings to schools which don't compromise the high quality you have come to expect.

Full Programme - Download click here

PE and Sport Update

This termly publication is the official newsletter for the Norfolk County Council PE, Sport and Physical Development Service. It is sent to all schools in hard copy format, via the e-courier and is hosted here on this site.

To down load copies click the appropriate Issue number below:

Issue No. 1
Issue No. 2

The EDP Golden Mile Challenge

Norfolk's PE, Sport and Physical Development Service is delighted to support the EDP and Premier Sport in the Golden Mile. The programme seeks to encourage young people, staff and parents to get active. Pupils in schools are actively encouraged to walk, jog, skip, skate, ride or run around a pre-determined route in order to record how far they have achieved. Certificates are available to all participants for 10 miles, 25 miles and 50 Miles!!

Simple and effective this programme offered FREE to all Norfolk Schools is a welcome support.

As the Senior County PE Adviser my team and I are supporting this free initiative and see it as a non-disruptive programme which can support all our mutual aims of helping young people stay safe and healthy, enjoy and achieve and to encouraging young people to make physical activity an important part of their daily lives. The concept also sits well with our “Power of Five” campaign to encourage young people to be active five times a week and take up the governments five hour offer for PE and sport.

Therefore we are actively encouraging all schools to register and engage in the initiative. We want to achieve 150 schools registered via the website by January 2010 and hope that you will join us. Pupils at your school can engage in the activity at breakfast club, prior to the start of the school day, at breaks and dinner-time. It is not a replacement for physical education in any way but represents a really useful tool to actively encourage participation in a safe and simple health and fitness programme.

To find out more about the Golden Mile please visit the website and register for your free information pack, resources and access to this national programme. Remember it is free for schools to engage. Visit www.edp.golden-mile.org

Go on get involved. Register today free to receive your school information pack and support material. Make a difference........make it happen!

Primary Link Teacher Training

Having problems locating tutors to deliver the PLT Training, to write and deliver bespoke training? Let down by your LDA? We are able to offer to deliver your PLT training courses and are happy to discuss your needs. We deliver to SSP's outside of Norfolk and are happy to tailor courses to meet your needs. PDM contacts can be given who have used our services as referees. We have developed a particular expertise in delivering PLT support on Teaching and Learning, Planning the Pathway and Assessment. If you are interested in having us deliver your PLT training, or simply need a one-off training date, then please contact us to discuss your needs and requirements. E-mail : martin.radmore@norfolk.gov.uk

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONSULTANTS / CONSULTANCY

Welcome to the PE, Sport and Physical Development web-site of Norfolk County Council.

Norfolk Children's Services PE and Sport Team are now able to offer Advice and Support to all Schools and organisations, not just those in Norfolk. Our dedicated County Team currently works across School Sport Partnerships outside of Norfolk and is often requested to run INSET, Courses, Pre-term days etc. for Schools and other organisations. Due to the expansion of Norfolk's PE team we are therefore able to extend our outreach programme.

Please contact us on the numbers below, or use the attached fax-back to make an enquiry, if we can be of service to your school or organisation. Day rates from £495 plus expenses, half-day rate from £250 plus expenses make us very competitive.

If you would like to enquire about our "Out Reach" Programme, or are an LDA looking for experienced tutors, then please contact:

Martin Radmore - Head of PE, Sport and Physical Development (01603 697001)

Claire Burrows - Team Administrator (claire.burrows@norfolk.gov.uk)

PE and Sport Administration (01603 697000)

Programmes can be tailored to match your needs and to work across groups of schools or clusters. Popular programmes at the moment include and cover self-review and Every Child Matters.

Fax Back Consultancy Document

County Vision, Purpose and Strategic Goals

The Vision for PE, Sport and Physical Activity in Norfolk is:

"To make sport and physical activity an everyday part of everybody’s life in Norfolk"

The Mission or Purpose is:

"For organisations to work together and through PE, sport and physical activity, to improve the quality of life for all people in Norfolk."

The Four Strategic Goals are:

To increase participation in sport and physical activity
To improve levels of performance in PE and sport
To deliver high quality PE and sport in and through schools
To promote the value of sport and physical activity in improving quality of life for all Norfolk residents

Sport and physical activity in Norfolk operates within this wider regional and national sports landscape. The County’s Vision reinforces the key role that partners within Norfolk can play within a single and co-ordinated delivery system for PE, sport and physical activity.

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Last Updated 8th September 2010